For the foreseeable future, human interaction has been confined to “staying out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings, and maintaining distance.” If that sentence sounds sterile to you, it should. It’s the CDC’s language defining the parameters of social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19. And though social distancing does wonders for keeping communities healthy, it can also effectively wipe out the magic of face-to-face interactions.
Read MoreAlana Ridge has been elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology. Wes McQuillen and Kyle Robertson have been re-elected to the NCET board.
Read Moreby Peter Williamson NCET helps you explore business and technology All of us and our businesses are impacted by coronavirus. Here are 10 steps to help you deal as successfully as possible with the situation. 1: Communicate. In a crisis there is no such thing as over communication, both with your team as well as
Read MoreWe’re all facing a new reality where working from home isn’t just the hot new trend or a great perk. It’s an essential way for us to keep businesses moving, and it’s not as simple as having an internet connection. The right tools make all the difference in your team’s success. Here are a few of the best free collaboration tools to make remote work easier.
Read MoreTwenty years ago, the big story in technology in Reno was iGo Corp., a publicly held distributor of accessories for mobile devices. A small group of business leaders — including iGo CEO Ken Hawk — thought iGo’s success hinted that Northern Nevada might have the potential to draw more technology companies. But they knew the region first needed to get its ducks in a row.
Read MoreNevadans start several thousand new businesses each year. If you’d like to be one of them, NCET and the Reno Gazette-Journal are pleased to introduce a new monthly column designed to help you start your business.
Read MoreFor local children, staying home is not a quarantine; it’s a free ticket to PBS Reno’s Camp Curiosity! We know it can be a scary time for families as normal routines are disrupted due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Parents and caregivers alike are navigating new territory when it comes to caring for their children.
Read MoreWhat factors should I consider when seeking custom software development? You will most likely be deciding between hiring a freelancer, an in-house employee, or a company. It’s important to note that the cost of development varies wildly, and along with it, the quality of the product.
Read MoreThe Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT) today announced the creation of three new Regional STEM Networks across the state. With a growing need for a workforce skilled in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) across Nevada and the nation, the state’s new Regional STEM Networks aim to increase student interest and achievement in STEM within the classroom and grow partnerships outside of the traditional classroom to support students.
Read MoreIf you’re like most people, your smartphone blared an annoying alarm, and you snoozed it — two to 15 times, give or take. Then after you reluctantly conceded that it was, indeed, time to wake up, your next step also likely involved your phone — perusing Instagram, checking emails, reading news alerts that came in overnight, etc.
Read MoreDave Archer has been re-elected as president and CEO of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology.
Read MoreWhere can you see a zebra and a leopard that generate as much heat as the sun? Just a little north of Reno at the Zebra Pulsed Power Laboratory (ZPPL). The University of Nevada, Reno, established The Nevada Terawatt Facility and dedicated it in 2000. Supported primarily by the National Nuclear Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Energy, its mission was to conduct research and to train students in the field of high-energy-density science, the study of the behavior of matter subject to conditions of extreme temperature and density.
Read MoreWe’re in an era where cybersecurity is more important than ever, but the workforce is woefully behind with more than 500,000 cybersecurity jobs waiting to be filled, according to CyberSeek, a project supported by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE). That’s a big talent gap with a lot of opportunities.
Read MoreWhat are some things a new business should consider when developing a name? Why should I work with a PEO when I can do it all in-house? NCET’s panel of business and technology experts answer your questions in our new monthly column.
Read MoreSocial media is a wonderful tool for any business to increase their digital fingerprint across the internet. Here are the top four reasons to get started today with social media in 2020!
Read MoreThought leadership is a form of content marketing that utilizes the voice of someone inside your business to speak to the big questions facing your industry. Have you considered implementing a thought leadership plan at your organization?
Read MoreFour of the fastest-growing businesses in Northern Nevada businesses took the stage and shared their sage advice at a special event hosted by NCET on Jan. 21 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. During the discussion, they shared insights on everything from building a culture to whether or not social media really is worth the effort.
Read MoreChris Boline, Kevin Brunet, Gabbi Hall, Bryan Haskin and David Zybert have been elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology.
Read MoreIt’s been 25 years since The National Bowling Stadium’s iconic geodesic globe graced the Reno skyline, transforming the city and its role in bowling forever. When it was first built in 1995, the Stadium was designed with the tournament bowler in mind. Since then, the facility has been a consistent economic engine for the region.
Read MoreIt is 10 p.m., do you know where your encryption keys are? Be afraid. Be very afraid. Are you hooked yet? Data security actually does not have to be scary or mysterious, but that doesn’t sell papers. It is understandable that this subject would cause so much anxiety for a few reasons.
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