Expert view from Montecito B&T: How to best protect your personal and business data
The role of data ownership The ever-evolving threat landscape requires organizations of all sizes to be prepared for a variety of disaster events, from physical disasters like fires and floods to virtual disasters like ransomware or business email compromise. Every organization should have a response plan for potential disaster events, physical or virtual in nature, Read More →
Emergency prep guest commentary: Your preparedness helps protect your community
Emergencies can happen with little warning, making preparedness one of the most effective tools for protecting yourself, your family and your community. Whether it’s assembling an emergency kit, storing food and water, or creating an evacuation plan, taking simple steps in advance can help you respond swiftly when it matters most. As an emergency medical Read More →
Guest commentary: California’s Medicaid scrutiny shows a shift in healthcare fraud enforcement
By Katherine A. Bowles The federal government’s healthcare fraud crackdown on the West Coast is no longer just an announcement. Since the Department of Justice launched its West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force this spring, California has become an early test of what a more aggressive enforcement environment could look like. In July, the U.S. Department Read More →
Our view: Emergency prep becomes year-round activity
This article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.
Guest commentary: The business case for disability inclusion
By Craig Levra October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a timely reminder for Alabama business leaders that talent is often hiding in plain sight. As the new CEO of PRIDE Industries, the nation’s largest employer of people with disabilities, I have spent my first months listening — to employees on job sites, to customers, Read More →
Our view: Victor Glover’s new gig gives aerospace a lift
This article is only available to Business Times subscribers Subscribers: LOG IN or REGISTER for complete digital access. Not a Subscriber? SUBSCRIBE for full access to our weekly newspaper, online edition and Book of Lists. Check the STATUS of your Subscription Account.
Guest commentary: How digital wallets are modernizing business payments
By Lanie Sedlacek Digital wallets have changed how consumers pay for goods and services, and similar technology is now moving into business payments. For finance and accounts payable (AP) teams, the appeal is clear: digital wallets can make commercial card tools easier to issue and use while helping reduce manual work, improve controls and support Read More →
