Tag: UNAPEN

November 13, 2023 David Gemma

FREE EVENT – The 2023 Big Connect Business to Business Expo in New Haven Wednesday November 15, 2023      https://hubs.li/Q023QRZv0 Step into a world of innovation, growth and unparalleled business opportunities! At the event, attend the Artificial Intelligence panel discussion, moderated by Joan Walker, Managing Director at UNAPEN, Inc., and visit the UNAPEN team at our Booth.

February 1, 2021 David Gemma

Refinitiv’s integration with London Stock Exchange Group will provide investors better access to indices, ESG financing and emerging markets data, says LSEG’s David Craig, who is also the CEO of Refinitiv. UNAPEN provides Refinitiv pricing and reference data to Advent Axys & APX clients via its PriceFusion automated interface.

April 28, 2020 David Gemma

At UNAPEN, Inc., we want to set your business up for success with access to the tools and experience you need to stay protected from threats.

A new malware specimen is released every 4.2 seconds. As a small business owner, how can you be expected to keep up with the ever-shifting threats?

Luckily, you can rely on someone with a bit more resources and experience. Microsoft is continually pulling from their threat intelligence network to stay on top of the latest threats and keep your business protected in the changing landscape.

Contact us to learn more. 203.269.6111

April 7, 2020 David Gemma

PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – April 6, 2020 – Koch Industries, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of the remaining portion of Infor from Golden Gate Capital. Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, has been a key component of Koch’s technological transformation. Koch companies have made more than…

March 25, 2020 David Gemma

Financial Services & Technology News for March 2020
Cyber Security – Breaches Happen Every Day. Learn How To Protect Your Firm
Health – How to Boost Your Immune System During an Outbreak
Silver Lining – Coronavirus Guidance for Financial Advisors
Report – SEC 2020 Cyber Security & Data Report
Tips – Employees are Your Biggest Risk! 4 Tips for Safe ‘Work From Home’ Computing
Tech – The Earth’s Fastest Supercomputer vs.The Coronavirus
Solution – Quick, Secure, Affordable Cyber Security Risk Reduction
Tech – Lacking the Tools to Effectively Work from Home?
History – The 1918 Philadelphia Parade wasn’t Cancelled Due to Pandemic, the Results were Devastating.
Advice – Keeping Kids Safe Online During School Closure
CDC Feed – Information and Updates on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Solution – Already Suffered Ransomware? Try ITComplete with Guaranteed Ransomware Protection
Trivia – St Patrick’s Day & Corned Beef

March 23, 2020 David Gemma

At UNAPEN, our goal is to keep your business running without interruptions while remaining secure.

We know that with a cleverly worded email and one unfortunate click, a hacker can gain access to your system within minutes, and stay there for an average of 286 days before being detected.

How can you avoid this scenario? Check out this infographic to learn about the three most common ways hackers can gain access to your system and the holistic approach Microsoft 365 takes to keep them out.

As a Microsoft Gold Partner, UNAPEN is here to help, please contact us to learn more.

March 4, 2020 David Gemma

No matter where your job takes you, Microsoft 365 can adapt to your security needs, keeping company information safe without hindering you day to day. Check out how Microsoft 365 delivers comprehensive security for employees who are always on the go.

March 3, 2020 David Gemma

Forbes predicts that 2019 will be different than years past. Budgets are lower and digital is much less expensive than it used to be. How are these trends and others paving the way for businesses to embrace digital transformation? Where is your company on the path to digital transformation? Not sure where to begin? Contact UNAPEN, Inc. for help.

June 26, 2019 David Gemma

Financial Services & Technology News
UNAPEN Newsletter – June 2019
Spotlight – Why We Partner with Datto for Business Continuity
Regulatory Oversight Hits Facebook Again Over Libra Cryptocurrency
Downtime – Google Suffers Outages Twice in 2 Weeks!
Video – A Humorous Look at Real Scenarios That Can Take Down Your Firm
Data Breaches – Cetera Financial, Voya Financial and More
eBook – Safeguarding Your Business If Disaster Strikes
Future Tech – Future Bridges Include Robots, Cafes & Pedestrians
Article – What is the Dark Web & What Does it Mean to Me?
Awards – Best Market Data Provider Goes to Refinitiv Again!
Trivia – Let’s Talk Money

June 18, 2019 David Gemma

Without backup solutions for services like Office 365 and G Suite, businesses stand to lose valuable time and data. UNAPEN and Datto have teamed up to bring you ITComplete DataSafe specifically for Financial Services, Non-Profits & Educational Institutions.

May 30, 2019 David Gemma

Financial Services & Technology News
UNAPEN Newsletter – May 2019
Video: What is Social Engineering? No, it is NOT a Facebook course!
Report – 2019 SEC Examination Priorities… with a Focus on CyberSecurity & Business Continuity
Solution – Getting Your Firm Well-prepared for Cyber Risk, Business Disruption & SEC Auditors
Cyber Security Awareness & Training For Wealth Management & Investment Advisory Firms
Hacked – Redtail CRM Exposes Confidential Data of Their Financial Services Clients
Video: Am I Using “Easy” Passwords – What is the Problem?
Wow – Kentucky Derby: That Never Happened in 145 Years
Report – Who, What, How in the 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report
Trivia – Rules for Flying the Flag on Memorial Day

April 30, 2019 David Gemma

Financial Services & Technology News
UNAPEN Newsletter – April 2019
Video – Tired of Wasting Time & Money on Client Reporting Cycles?
What does UNAPEN’s Microsoft Gold-Certified Partner Designation Mean to Our Clients?
Solution – ClientRep Reduces Custom Client Reporting Effort by Over 60%
News – Hackers Take Police Ransom in Albany & Atlanta!
Have you signed up for SEC updates related to Reporting, Compliance and More?
From Finance Firms to Factories — Technology Powers Industry Innovation
Case Study: Challenges & Solutions Encountered with Axys Custom Reporting
Tip – Simplifying Password Complexity
Trivia – Thermodynamics Behind the Stanley Cup

February 27, 2019 David Gemma

How can Advisers Grow AND Increase Profitability? Grow AUM without Increasing Staff!!
See how savvy firms accomplish this with ClientLogix!
Solutions – Business Automation, Business Intelligence & Business Management…All in One!
Win, Win, Win! – The Magic of ClientLogix CRM!
Operations, Compliance, Client Service, etc. – Serving More Clients AND Doing a Better Job at It!
Business Intelligence Disguised as CRM for Asset Managers
Malware Alert! – Bank of America Look-Alike
Massive Tech IPO – Koch and Golden Gate Capital Announce Infor Investment & IPO for 2020
Watch Out! – Hackers Personalizing the Scam
Data Breaches – 21 Scariest of 2018!
SpotLight ID – Advanced Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
Monthly Trivia Question – Groundhogs, Valentines & Presidents?

January 30, 2019 David Gemma

UNAPEN Newsletter Jan 2019 – Free Dark Web Scan,
What’s the Fastest Way to Lose Clients in 2019?
Frontier Wealth Management sends Notice of Data Breach to Consumers
Hackers Compromised Employee Email at Frontier Wealth Management
Free Dark Web Scan – Preventing Email Compromise with UNAPEN Dark Web Monitoring
Video – How Employee Credentials are Compromised
Video – How to Prevent Corporate Breach
Spotlight ID – Advanced Protection Against Fraud & Identity Theft
Report – 21 Scariest Data Breaches of 2018
Malware – Dangers Lurking on the App Store
Being Proactive – Find Out what Cyber Criminals may be Learning about You
Monthly Trivia Question – Coldest States in the US

December 19, 2018 David Gemma

Online Holiday Shopping – Growing in Popularity, Exposing You to Identity Theft & Data Breaches!
UNAPEN Solution – Dark Web Monitoring & Identity Theft Protection
Marriott Data Breach – One of the Largest in History Impacting Over 500 Million People!
Artificial Intelligence – “Computer…What’s For Dinner?”
Hackers – Are Hackers Targeting You? YES, You Don’t Need to Be Rich or Famous
Monthly Trivia Question – New Year’s Rockefeller Center Tree

November 28, 2018 David Gemma

IT Vendors – Make Sure to Pick an IT Firm that Specializes in Financial Services!
UNAPEN Solution – Custom Client Reporting for Axys, APX & PortFolioCenter
Protect Your Firm – 3 Common Ways Data is Lost in the Cloud
Video – 2018 Ransomware Report: Real Statistics & 2019 Predictions
Cyber Security – Am I Hacked? The Question is Not If but Yet!
Monthly Trivia Question – The First Thanksgiving

October 30, 2018 David Gemma

October is both Halloween & National Cyber Security Awareness Month!
UNAPEN Solution – Free Cyber Security Audit
SEC Audits – How to be Proactive with ITComplete NetScan
New Tech – Boeing 737 Max: Insane Vertical Take-Off into Zero Gravity
Advice – Email Oops, & How to Avoid Them
Monthly Trivia Question – Halloween Candy

September 28, 2018 David Gemma

Check out the UNAPEN Newsletter – September 2018
eBook – How to Safeguard Your Firm from Coastal Storms & Hurricanes
Calculator – Estimate the Cost of Downtime for Your Firm
UNAPEN Solution – Data Backup and Disaster Recovery
Insight – How Cyber Criminals are Conducting Fraud & Impersonation Scams
IT Budgets – How Small & Medium Size Firms Afford the Best Large-Firm Solutions
Monthly Trivia Question – Amazon.com History

August 23, 2018 David Gemma

Check out the UNAPEN Newsletter – August 2018
Summer is Over – Making “Back to Work” Easier
CyberSecurity Guidance – Avoid Unnecessary Business Disruptions & Headaches
UNAPEN Solution – ClientLogix: CRM, Business Mgmt & Business Intelligence for Asset Mgmt Firms
Productivity – Windows 10 Tips & Tricks
Technology – Smart Devices: Convenience vs. Security Exposure
Technology Guidance – How Can RIA Firms Afford CyberSecurity?
Monthly Trivia Question – Labor Day in Europe

July 26, 2018 David Gemma

Check out the UNAPEN Newsletter – July 2018
NY AUG Meeting – UNAPEN Sponsors June Meeting, Highlights PriceFusion Solution for Axys & APX
Institutional Investing – Read the ‘Future of Investment Research’ Report by Thomson Reuters & Greenwich Associates
ITComplete Security Solution – Fixed-Cost, Multi-Layered IT, Disaster Recovery & Cyber Security Services
Technology Advances – Cloud-Operated Public Buses
Cyber Security Warning – Avoiding Scams & Tactics Used by Hackers
UNAPEN Client Referral Program – Gift Cards, Service Discounts & Charitable Donations
Monthly Trivia Question – 2018 World Cup in Russia

June 27, 2018 David Gemma

Check out the UNAPEN Newsletter – June 2018
Solutions – Common Problem Areas in Asset Management Firms
CyberSecurity – Steps to Protect Your Firm from Malware
Client Reporting – Endless Challenges with Content, Processing & Overhead?
CRM – Tired of Sub-Standard CRM Bundled with Your Portfolio Accounting System?
Technology Advances – 3D Printing to Create Free Prosthetic Limbs for Children
CyberSecurity – Losing Time & Overspending on Security & Data Protection?
World Cup – Thomson Reuters Labs Crunch World Cup Data
Monthly Trivia Question – Hottest Place in the United States?

April 25, 2018 David Gemma

Check out the UNAPEN Newsletter – April 2018
UNAPEN Solution – Thomson Reuters Showcases DataScope Select & PriceFusion at AUG National Member Meeting
Thomson Reuters – Announces Eikon Product Enhancements
PriceFusion – Advent Axys & APX Firms Now Have a Choice in Pricing Vendors
Microsoft – Going Green in Silicon Valley
CyberSecurity – Protecting Your Firm from Phishing Scams
Monthly Trivia Question – Delaying Tax Day

February 27, 2018 David Gemma

Check out the UNAPEN Newsletter – February 2018
Gartner – Magic Quadrant for Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
Video – Advances in Spherical Car Tires are Incredible!
Wall Street Journal – The Dangers of the Hackable Car
UNAPEN Solution – ITComplete NetScan, Proactive Protection Against Hackers
CyberSecurity – Mobile Device Security
Trivia – Who Receives the Most Valentine’s Day Cards by Far?

January 25, 2018 David Gemma

Check out the UNAPEN Newsletter – January 2018
CRM Industry Study – 871% Realized Gains from CRM?
UNAPEN Solution – Strengthen, Grow and Renew Client Relationships in 2018 with ClientLogix CRM
Virtual Reality – Meet the Ford GT via HoloLens, an Immersive VR Experience from Microsoft
CyberSecurity – Security Awareness Tip of The Day
Monthly Trivia Question – SuperBowl Winners

November 30, 2017 David Gemma

Check out the UNAPEN Newsletter – November 2017
FinServ CRM – Elevating the Client Experience & Driving Results
CyberSecurity – Online Shopping for Cyber Monday & December Holidays
CRM Case Study – Lord Abbett Gains a Sales Edge with Infor Sales Intelligence for CRM
On-Demand Demo – Marketo Marketing Automation for Infor CRM
CyberSecurity – Netflix Users Beware
Monthly Trivia Question – How Did Thanksgiving Become a National Holiday?

October 26, 2017 David Gemma

Check out the UNAPEN Newsletter – October 2017
Never Heard of Infor? You Will!
Infor CRM Product Enhancements Over the Past Year
Ransomware Extorted MILLIONS…and Climbing!
Cyber 101: Sharing the Basics
Monthly Trivia Question – Baseball and the World Series

September 28, 2017 David Gemma

Check out the UNAPEN Newsletter – September 2017
Hackers & Hurricanes – How Your Firm can Survive Both Threats with a Single Solution
CyberSecurity – Download Datto’s 2nd Annual State of the Channel Ransomware Report
Ransomware – The Top 2 Ways to Protect Against this Growing Epidemic
Tech Giants – Microsoft and Amazon Collaborating
AUG, The Exchange – Wealth & Investment Industry Forum Offers Member Discounts on Industry Solutions
Password Madness – SANS Institute Offers Guidance on Selecting a Password Vault
Monthly Trivia Question – Citizenship Day and The Constitution

August 24, 2017 David Gemma

Check out the UNAPEN Newsletter – August 2017
Finding an IT Vendor that Specializes in FinServ
Case Studies – Client Reporting for PortfolioCenter & Axys Clients
Retrospect – Microsoft Timeline: Then-to-Now
Compliance Risk Alert – CyberSecurity OCIE Examinations
Business Continuity – Download the 2017 SANS Security Awareness Report
Monthly Trivia Question – The ‘New College’ Founded in 1636?

July 27, 2017 David Gemma

Check out the UNAPEN Newsletter – July 2017
ClientLogix – Infor CRM integrated with LinkedIn Sales Navigator
PriceFusion – Quarterly Bulletin for APX Clients
Matrix – Single & Multi-Family Office Reporting Technology
Asset Managers Gear Up for Growth
Advice for Parents of Online Gamers
Monthly Trivia Question – How did July(and all the other months) Get Its Name?

July 17, 2017 David Gemma

Cesar Pereira discusses how Tier one Asset Managers are already starting to adopt predictive analytics as part of an effort to increase internal and external wholesaling effectiveness. UNAPEN ClientLogix CRM combined with Sales Intelligence for Infor CRM creates a powerful predictive analytics solution for internal and external wholesalers to sell funds and enhance client interactions.

June 29, 2017 David Gemma

Check out the June 2017 UNAPEN Newsletter!
Multiple Significant Global Cyber Attacks in a Month’s Time
Top 3 things to Consider When Choosing Your CRM Solution
Client Reporting Case Study
Cyber Attacks: Lessons Learned
Monthly Trivia Question – July 4th & the Declaration of Independence

June 26, 2017 David Gemma

Joe Walker discusses how things we receive “free” online must be balanced with the sacrifice of personal privacy and more.

April 25, 2017 David Gemma

Birst provides Infor a single, elegant platform to render insights, discovery, correlations, and predictive analytics in a highly consumable user interface.

November 8, 2016 David Gemma

Infor Customer Experience Suite Acknowledged for Usability, Ease of Integration and Industry-Specific Capabilities. Nucleus Research placed vendors in the Leader category by looking at advances in usability and functionality in three core pillars of CRM: sales, marketing and customer service. Leaders in the Matrix are not only delivering mobile and analytics capabilities, but advancing usability…

June 22, 2016 David Gemma

Like lions picking off the weakest gazelles in a herd, hackers are compromising weak systems in order to obtain passwords and then using those passwords in an attempt to access more secure systems.
Ken Rode, Dir of IT Services at UNAPEN, explains how these multi-stage cyber attacks are structured and the top 3 ways to prevent them from happening to your business.

June 10, 2016 David Gemma

UNAPEN and Datto team up to help businesses avoid Ransomware by proactively protecting systems with security patches, email filtering, data backup, disaster recovery and cyber security via ITComplete, ITComplete DataSafe and ITComplete NetScan.

April 20, 2016 UPAdmin

UNAPEN’s unique combination of products, services and industry experience has provided a framework for success for firms of all sizes and types.

February 25, 2015 David Gemma

Savvy asset mgmt. firms are finding better IT providers that specialize in Financial Services, and technology allows them to look across a broader geographical area for those providers. UNAPEN ITComplete blends extensive IT knowledge with experience in Financial Services.

May 15, 2014 David Gemma

Saleslogix, the CRM foundation for the ClientLogix CRM solution for wealth management, is proud to sponsor this year’s Gartner Customer 360 Summit in Orlando, FL May 19–21, 2014! Saleslogix is the CRM foundation that makes the ClientLogix CRM & Business Intelligence solution for wealth management possible! ClientLogix blends the Saleslogix CRM data with portfolio accounting(Advent Axys® and APX®, SchwabPT PortfolioCenter®, SS&C Portia®, SunGard Asset Arena®, Fiserv/CheckFree APL® etc.), billing, trading(Advent Moxy®) and other key systems to create an enterprise solution specifically for financial services, brought to you by UNAPEN.

May 13, 2014 David Gemma

ClientLogix CRM – the enterprise CRM solution for investment and wealth management – is now inside Microsoft Outlook. The new Xbar from SalesLogix instantly displays key information, activities and opportunities for that contact stored in ClientLogix. – See more at: http://social.swiftpage.com/press-release/xbar#sthash.lk7JI2G9.dpuf

August 27, 2013 David Gemma No comments exist

Never have to say “Sorry, We’re Closed!“ Learn how the ITComplete DATASAFE data back-up and disaster recovery solution from UNAPEN can keep your firm resilient in the face of adversity.

Our proactive approach to providing Business Continuity solutions means that we don’t wait for something to go wrong, we work closely with you to plan out a multi-layered strategy that continuously protects your firm, your clients and your budget.

May 10, 2013 Joan Walker No comments exist

Over the last decade, CRMs have become an integral part of core RIA infrastructure. Its uses, look and usability vary widely with each CRM and RIA. If your company is thinking of changing CRMs or optimizing the use of your current CRM, then I highly recommend delving into the 5 components that have been outlined in this article. They will be the key to the future success of your CRM and your business.