Rocky's Blog
COBOL is King
Today Rocky looks at one of the OG computer programming languages, COBOL and wonders in this age of nostalgia, is it too making a comeback?
Diving into Coding Languages
What’s the difference between High-level and Low-level languages? Rocky will let us know!
There are 13 ways to say…
Rocky discovers the enormous world of programming languages. See what he has to say about them!
Hardware vs Software
If your computer crashes, does that mean hardware or software issues? Rocky investigates and lets you decide!
A Whirlwind History of Insurance Technology
How has insurance technology changed throughout the years? Rocky is here to tell you!
Software Solutions
We dive into some of the fundamentals of custom software and the ping pong game we play to make it!
Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Rocky celebrates Cybersecurity Awareness Month by sharing some useful information about staying safe and secure online.
So What Does ASI Do?
Rocky dives into the day to day activities we see at ASI, from troubleshooting IT issues to writing new code.
Welcome To My Blog
Rocky wanted to start up a blog on Insurance and IT. We thought, why not? What could go wrong???
Spotlights
Employee Spotlight: Michael
Congrats on your workaversary, Michael! You are truly a joy to have in the office. Thanks for always providing a unique perspective!
Employee Spotlight: Andrew
Congrats on 11 years at ASI Andrew! We are so lucky to have you here and are thankful for all you do in front of and behind the scenes!
Employee Spotlight: Courtney
Happy Anniversary to Courtney, our most Promising Business Analyst (and Whitest Sneakers)
Warm Welcome to Noelle
A warm hello to our new Graphic and Web Designer, Noelle!! Thanks for joining us here at Alternative Solutions!
Employee Spotlight: Jesse
From Police Officer to Programmer – Jesse's done it all! Congrats to him on his one-year anniversary at ASI!
Employee Spotlight: Lori
Congratulations to Lori on her anniversary at ASI! The place wouldn’t run without her...
Employee Spotlight: Dave
Happy workaversary to Dave – our go-to mentor and greens cultivator extraordinaire!
Featured Customer: NonProfits Insurance Alliance
NonProfits has been turning the insurance industry on its ear for years. And we’re proud to help them do so!
Warm Welcome to Keith
Keith gives us a peek at who he is, and why he is such a great fit here at ASI!
Employee Spotlight: Jim
From dairy farmer to data manipulator, Jim celebrates his 22nd anniversary with ASI!
Employee Spotlight: Russ
This month, we're celebrating Russ, who has been part of the ASI team for close to two decades! Congratulations Russ!
Employee Spotlight: Sue
Happy anniversary, Sue! Thank you for helping make ASI the workplace we want to call home.
Featured Customer: Society Insurance
As Society winds its way through a system conversion, we help maintain and support their legacy system with an excellent integrated partnership!
Employee Spotlight: Nancy
Happy 3rd workaversary to Nancy, our only organ playing business analyst with a thirst for knowledge!
Employee Spotlight: Josh
Today we are celebrating Josh, one of the most up-beat, friendly & positive personalities in the office who will always lend a helping hand to friends & teammates.
Employee Spotlight: Nick
Nick is celebrating his first year of being one of ASI's most creative programmers. You'll see why we don't even bat an eye if we see a dino-head walk by.
Employee Spotlight: Steve
Meet Steve; Wisconsin native, father of three, and the most unassuming metal-head we have ever encountered!
Employee Spotlight: Brandon
Happy second anniversary to Brandon, who competitively racks up the 'Total Bottles Saved' number on our drinking fountain!
ASI Anniversary & Badger Mutual
ASI celebrates 25 years! And starts off the celebration by spotlighting a customer who has been along for the ride from the start... Badger Mutual Insurance from Milwaukee, WI.
Bulletin Board
SEO Fun Facts
Search Engine Optimization can be fun? Who knew?! ASI of course. Read more to learn how you can maximize the number of visitors to your site!
Website Accessibility: Why it’s Important to YOUR Company’s Website
Is your company's website accessible? If you're answer was "no" or "I'm not sure", ASI has some important information for you!
Are Hackers out for Legacy Systems? (Yes, Yes They Are)
Is your legacy system leaving you open to ransomware attacks?
A Merry Coding Christmas
System issues won't keep our ASI programmers from saving the holidays!
Programmers: They Are Just Like Us
While many of us think modern programming code is as understandable as binary, there is an easy step we can all take to start thinking like a computer!
Life Lessons While Working From Home
As we are heading back into the office (amid lots of disinfectant & social spacing!), we made a list of everything we have learned the past few months.
Establishing Our Legacy
While we are safely working from home, we take a look back at the buildings and people that helped shape ASI into what it is today.
ASI Is Here For You
We're here for you through this rapidly evolving situation. We're in our element when we're working remotely so let us know how we can help you!
Meet Rocky
Meet Rocky, the outgoing Labrador who found his place in life. He thought he was getting a home, but he ended up with a whole office.