Focus on Business

Does your firewall software is the best on the market?

If not, you may not be fully protected in an ever-evolving ransomware environment.

George Hefter, owner of TCT Computer Solutions, has solutions for any industry, and every budget.

George Hefter with TCT Computer solutions talks about enhancements he's made to services his company provides.

Following the attacks on New York's World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, Kennewick firefighter and paramedic Steve Bailie joined an Incident Management Team that worked in the recovery effort at the site.

When he was diagnosed with a rare leukemia in 2018, it was determined that the illness was directly linked to toxins he was exposed to at Ground Zero. As such, his death on July 17, 2020 is considered a line-of-duty fatality, because he contracted the cancer while on duty.

The Kennewick Fire Department will hold a Line of Duty Death with Honors funeral for Bailie on Saturday, September 12th.

Bailie's cousin, Chad Riddell, shares some of the fallen firefighter's story, and encourages the community to support the family and first responders during this weekend's procession.

An auto action with no reserve? No minimums? It's a rare occurrence, but it's happening June 16th at Trucks and Auto Auction in Pasco.

Jake Musser with Trucks and Auto Auction talks with Jenna Kochenauer about the upcoming event.

Does your business have the capital, financially and with your clients and customers, to survive a 3 week shut down to recover from a malware attack?

Most businesses and organizations do not. That's why it's so important to have a firewall system that will protect your business from attacks, and a back-up system to help you recover as quickly as possible.

George Hefter, with TCT Computer Solutions, has spent several weeks helping one local business recover from a costly malware attack that could have been prevented, and he shares some of that experience with us on this episode of Focus on Business.

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Trucks and Auto Auction in Pasco holds a public auto auction every other Tuesday, online and its Pasco facility.

The last auction of 2019 happens this week, but there are lots of other exciting events coming up, including a classic collection auction scheduled for 2020.

Jenna talks with Jake Musser about the upcoming events, and how you can take part as either a buyer or a seller.

Your nephew knows a thing or two about computers, but should you trust him to manage your business's IT Network and security?

Unless it's something he does all day every day, staying up-to-date on the latest best practices for the industry-- probably not. 

No offense, Joey. This is our livelihood we're talking about here.

George Hefter and his team of experts at TCT Computer Solutions provide you with that on-going expertise, monitoring your system, and making sure your system is running properly and safely.

Learn more in today's Focus on Business.

Whether you live in a house or own a business in the Tri-Cities, there IS hard water running through your pipes. 

Having a professionally-installed soft water system will save you money in the long run. 

Matt and Chris with Softwater Specialists explain why, and how they can help you find the right soft water system for you!

Their advice on a running a muddy obstacle race is a little less clear, but they take a stab at it!

Are you ready?

Starting January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide support and SECURITY PATCHES for Windows 7. 

George Hefter with TCT Computer Solutions explains the challenges you and your business will face if you haven't converted your business operating systems by then.

And it's getting down to crunch time!

George and his team will get you converted and secure well ahead of the new year.

Softwater Specialists will now deliver salt and provide bi-monthly maintenance of your water softener system, regardless of who you bought it from.

Matt and Chris chat with Jenna about why it's so important for Tri-Cities homeowners to install a water softener on their homes, and what different types of systems are available.

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