What Are The Common Types Of Mechanical Testing?

10 April 2017
 Categories: Business, Blog

Mechanical testing is a common component of engineering in many fields. If you are a project manager who is interested in learning about the process of testing materials before industrial construction or manufacturing, this article helps explain the importance and variety of mechanical testing. What Does Mechanical Testing Do? Mechanical testing is important when a new material is being applied to a project. Each building material has a range of properties that affect its strength. Read More 

How Your Energy Usage Can Cut Your State Taxes

12 March 2017
 Categories: Business, Blog

There are various tax exemptions that are offered by states to businesses that engage in certain energy usage practices. These exemptions are designed to encourage businesses to use less electricity or natural gas and to also encourage businesses to use alternative energy.  Natural Gas Tax Exemptions If natural gas is predominantly used over a certain period of time in some states, this can affect taxes that are generated over that period. Read More 

Surety Bonds And What They Mean To You As An Investor

10 March 2017
 Categories: Business, Blog

Surety bonds are an investment by which you opt to back a construction project loan or some other type of financing for someone who cannot get money on his/her own. You can use surety bonds to expand your investment portfolio, but they definitely should not be the only thing in which you invest. There are some risks with surety bonds, as with any investment, as well as some returns.  Risks Read More 

Going Hollywood? 4 Types of Information Assurance Jobs Available in the Film Business

10 March 2017
 Categories: Business, Articles

A career in the movies doesn't necessarily mean that you have to have a career as a director, actor, or screenwriter. There are thousands of positions that help keep Hollywood churning and providing entertainment for everyone involved. If you've spent years studying information technology and computer security in college, then you have a variety of career options available for you in Hollywood. Once you have your degree, you can begin searching for information assurance jobs in the movie business. Read More 

Human Vs Software Transcription: Which Is Best For Your Application?

10 March 2017
 Categories: Business, Blog

With new advances in both AI and sound-recognizing technology, it has become possible to get some very accurate transcriptions with transcription software. Transcription software is both faster and cheaper than using human transcription -- but there are some issues with it as well. Here are a few questions you should ask before committing to either type. Do the Speakers Change Frequently? Most transcription programs are "trained" on a single person's voice. Read More