February 7, 2019
by Dhaval Jadav, alliantgroup CEO &
Chuck Wilson, Executive Director Of The National Systems Contractors Association
Published in SecurityMagazine.com

The growing threat of cyberattacks is a huge cause for concern. According to some of the country’s foremost intelligence experts, the U.S. may encounter a massive cyberattack on the horizon. An attack of this scale is predicted to cause damage comparable to a Category 5 hurricane, where everything from vehicles to pacemakers could be compromised. The country needs to be ready – and not just the public sector. Private businesses, regardless of size, would be taking an extreme risk if the necessary precautions are not put into place.

The literal and perceptional damage caused by security breaches can be astronomic, as we have seen from high-profile leaks at Sony, Equifax and Yahoo. When developing a strategy, you have to be able to properly assess the […]

January 31, 2019
by Tracy Lustyan, alliantgroup Managing Director
Published in Automation.com

The word “automation” has both sent chills down the spines of American workers and filled business owners with glee.

The debate over automation generally has individuals falling into two camps: those that fear its impact on jobs in the country, and those that say the potential for automation to increase production will only help bolster our economy. Regardless of where anyone falls in that discussion, the truth is this: automation is coming, and it’s coming fast.

Industries like retail and IT robotics stand to see billions in market increases in the near future. Also, between 39 and 73 million jobs have the potential to be automated by 2030, but less than five percent of occupations involve activities that can be “fully automated.” Further, the Wall Street Journal recently wrote that […]