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The most significant 2027 SECURE 2.0 change is the Roth catch-up contribution rule for certain higher-income participants, affecting payroll deduction logic, plan administration, employee communications, testing, and plan documents.

State minimum wage changes create a recurring payroll control requirement, and the risk increases when employees work across multiple states or local jurisdictions. This checklist provides a practical framework for multi-state employers.

New York's minimum wage framework changes in 2027 — annual adjustments will be tied to inflation using a CPI-W Northeast three-year moving average instead of relying only on fixed legislative increases. Here's what employers should prepare now.

New Jersey does not use one universal rate for every worker — rates vary by category, with different adjustment formulas for general employees, small and seasonal employees, agricultural workers, tipped employees, training participants, and long-term-care direct care staff.

Boomer Technology Group is developing MHCMS, a new software platform designed to help municipalities connect information, coordinate health and human services, and use AI-assisted insights to support better decision-making.

State paid-leave programs require annual payroll review. Contribution rates, taxable wage bases, benefit amounts, covered wages, employer obligations, and effective dates can change by jurisdiction — payroll teams should not assume a prior-year configuration remains correct.

The Saver's Match is a new federal retirement savings program created by SECURE 2.0, applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026. It can provide a federal match of up to 50% on qualifying retirement contributions, up to $1,000 per eligible person per year.

Payroll compliance in 2027 will require more than applying a federal minimum wage and producing accurate Forms W-2. The required capability is a location-aware compliance engine supported by authoritative source monitoring, controlled configuration, testing, and reporting.

Multi-state payroll compliance is not a single configuration task. It is an operating process. Employers must know where employees work, identify applicable rules, configure systems correctly, test results, and retain evidence that supports each decision.

Government payroll modernization is a compliance program, not only a software replacement project. A 2027 modernization program should establish a controlled operating model across payroll calculation, tax reporting, time and leave, security, and ongoing support.

Eligible nonprofits can save 60% to 75% off standard Microsoft commercial pricing — and in some cases get 100% free grants. See the full Microsoft 365 nonprofit pricing table and additional Azure and Copilot savings.

AI agents can retrieve information, make decisions, invoke tools, and complete multi-step workflows. They can also create security, compliance, operational, and financial risk. The question isn't whether an agent can perform a task — it's whether your organization can control it when the agent gets it wrong.

You invested significant capital in your ERP, HRIS, HCM, or workforce management platform. Is it still performing at the level it was designed to deliver? Discover BTG's structured, expert-led diagnostic across 10 dimensions of your technology environment.

Network with local tech leaders and rising startups in New Jersey. An evening fireside conversation with three NJ business leaders, plus music, networking bingo, and door prizes — October 15, 2026 in Newark.

Unify your data for real-world AI applications — without the downtime. Discover the 5-phase roadmap BTG uses to help organizations modernize their infrastructure on Microsoft Azure.

Your organization has been selected for Work Smarter in 30 — a guided 30-day Microsoft 365 Copilot Business trial for 25 users, with one focus area each week and around five minutes of practice a day.

Thinking about buying AI for your business? Don't spend thousands before asking these five critical questions — from data security to who you call when things go wrong.

BTG evaluates five foundational LLM frameworks — Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Google Gemini — for autonomous phone and email receptionist deployments, comparing CRM tracking, pricing, and required systems.

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BTG consultants supported, documented, and upgraded Kronos Business Intelligence tools for a major Phoenix, Arizona hospital with 5,000 employees — delivering certified expertise, training, and a full knowledge transfer.

When a server reboot locked a major Ohio hospital out of their decommissioned Kronos 7.0.18 system — containing 9 years of HR and payroll data for 10,000 employees — BTG resolved the issue in under 6 hours.

A global manufacturing company in New York was 18 months behind on a complex UKG cloud migration. BTG provided program management, SCRUM governance, and UKG-certified staff to rescue the project and deliver a successful Go-Live.

Century 21 Department Stores was losing 200+ payroll hours per pay period to system errors. BTG overhauled their Kronos WFC v7.0 environment, slashing ticket resolution time from 3 weeks to 4 days and reducing payroll man-hours by 35%.

Boomer Technology Group is actively hiring experienced Microsoft consultants for remote contract roles. Explore our open 1099 positions across AI, Power Platform, Data, and more.

Derris Boomer has spent over 30 years navigating the world's most complex enterprise systems—across 16 countries, countless time zones, and one very memorable Rolls-Royce. Here's his story.

Choosing between Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 is no longer just about email and documents. For manufacturing and healthcare organizations, the decision directly impacts efficiency, compliance, and operational performance. We break it down by company size, real-world use cases, and where each platform shines.

You went live and moved on. But unused modules, broken integrations, and embedded workarounds are quietly eroding your technology investment. BTG's Systems Optimization Review gives leadership the honest picture — and a concrete roadmap to fix it.

Bread (Breadpayments.com) was juggling three major implementations, high staff turnover, and global teams across 4 countries. BTG stepped in as PMO to unify project tracking, enforce Agile discipline, and dramatically improve delivery throughput.

Century 21 Department Stores was losing 200+ hours per pay period to payroll errors from a decade-old Kronos setup. BTG redesigned their support model, change management process, and documentation — cutting ticket resolution time from 3 weeks to 4 days.

A major Ohio hospital decommissioned their Kronos 7.0.18 system in 2020 but still needed access to 9 years of HR and Payroll historical data. When a system reboot locked out all users, BTG resolved the issue in under 6 hours.

A major Phoenix-area hospital with 5,000 employees needed certified support for their Kronos Business Intelligence tools. BTG delivered a full system upgrade, staff training, and comprehensive knowledge transfer.

The manufacturing sector is facing unprecedented pressure. Rising material costs, unpredictable supply chains, and the constant demand for faster production cycles mean that yesterday's workflows are no longer enough to stay competitive.

Tracking manufacturing products from raw materials to shipping is a multifaceted process requiring meticulous planning, robust systems, and seamless coordination. This post explores the systems, costs, and department use cases that make it all work.

25% of technology projects fail outright, and 54% of IT project failures can be attributed to project management. Understanding the triple constraint — and the often-overlooked People constraint — is key to delivering successful implementations.

Artificial intelligence and Robotic Process Automation are both powerful automation technologies — but they serve different purposes. Learn the key differences, benefits, and use cases to determine which is the right investment for your organization.

Many U.S. companies are still grappling with outdated IT systems that significantly hamper operations. The financial impact is staggering — from $1M/hour downtime costs to 22+ minutes of lost productivity per employee per day.

Implementing enterprise systems is a major decision for small to medium-sized companies. This post breaks down average costs by department — from Finance to IT — and explores the key factors that influence your total investment.

Implementing a new enterprise system can transform your business — but the process is complex and fraught with pitfalls. Here are the best practices to ensure a smooth implementation and avoid the most common mistakes.

What success really looks like after go-live — and how to operate it without burnout. Part 3 covers post-go-live operations, sustainable WFM operating models, how to measure true success, and why many teams struggle six months in, not day one.

The tools, the traps, and the operational realities no one warns you about. Part 2 goes deeper into integration tooling, reporting redesign, payroll parallel testing, and the hidden learning curve that determines whether your migration stabilizes—or struggles long after go-live.

UKG's decision to sunset Workforce Central has forced thousands of organizations into a migration journey that is far more complex than vendors let on. This is not a technical upgrade — it is an enterprise workforce transformation disguised as a system migration.

Strategic Deployment. Seamless Migration. AI-Ready Infrastructure. Discover BTG's fixed-fee SharePoint packages built for the NY/NJ corridor and beyond.

A comprehensive guide by Derris Boomer covering everything you need to know to thrive as an independent IT consultant in 2026 — from pricing strategy and billing to acquiring clients and maximizing your time.

The sudden collapse of Sprinkles Cupcakes on December 31, 2025, wasn't just a bad day for dessert lovers—it was a definitive case study in how a category-defining startup can lose its soul to scale.

Discover how Selenium accelerates testing, reduces costs, and enables reusable test libraries. Includes ROI stats, architecture overview, and sample login test code.

Here are 20 real-life use cases for you to implement weekly and monthly in your business. Stop fighting AI and embrace technology—learn to do more with less!