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“We have antivirus, so we’re covered.”“Hackers only go after large companies.”“That’s IT’s job, not mine.”“If we get hit, our cyber insurance will handle it.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. These are just a few of the most common cybersecurity myths that businesses continue to believe. And unfortunately, they create a false sense of…
Top 4 Risks You Face If You Don’t Upgrade to Windows 10
When you don’t upgrade to Windows 10, you’re leaving your machine and your entire network open to a variety of critical vulnerabilities. As we have addressed over the past year, Microsoft will no longer be supporting Windows 7 after January 2020, and even Windows 8 users are outside of mainstream support at this point. What…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019: 10 Tips for Cyber Safety
Tech Tips from CoopSys – Episode 6: 10 Tips for Cyber Safety In this episode of Tech Tips from CoopSys we walk through our 10 tips for cyber safety list, which offers some simple tactics to help members of the online community to better protect themselves. People in the US spend as many as 12…
How To Decide When To Upgrade Your Technology
When is the right time to upgrade your technology? How do you decide what to upgrade and how do you upgrade it? Are you getting the most value out of your current IT? How do you figure out what technology to upgrade in order to maximize ROI on your investments? You can start by asking…
Why Modern Workplaces Use Office 365
When you think about the current state of workplaces you know versus what you have seen in the past, it is not hard to make some guesses about why modern workplaces use Office365. As we have explained in previous posts we do not always recommend the cloud for all businesses; however, there are some really…
Should You Leave Your Computer On Or Turn Your Computer Off
At the end of the workday, you have an important decision to make: Should you turn your computer off or leave your computer on? Each option has its own set of pros and cons, and there are a number of variables that can affect the answer. Are you confident that you’re making the right decision…
Multi-Factor Authentication 101
Tech Tips from CoopSys – Episode 5: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 101 and Introduction to Single Sign-On (SSO) This is episode 5 of Tech Tips from CoopSys, we discuss the multi-layered approach to authentication, as well as the concept of single sign-on. We know that you and your team might find passwords down-right annoying sometimes, so…
Cooperative Systems Ranked Among World’s Most Elite: 2019 MSP 501
12th Annual MSP 501 Identifies Top Forward-Thinking Global MSPs & Leading Trends in Managed Services Cooperative Systems has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 12th-annual Channel Futures 2019 MSP 501 rankings. Every year, MSPs worldwide complete an extensive survey and application to report their product offerings, growth…
Blockchain Technology and The Future of Accounting
With innovative technology and new automation comes concern about the role of human professionals in the field. We see it time and time again. We want to start by saying: Experts do not see blockchain technology replacing the significant role of the people in this industry and we will explain why! This technology will, however,…
How To Be More Productive: 5 Strategies For Working Smarter
Tech Tips from CoopSys – Episode 4: How To Be More Productive In this episode of Tech Tips from CoopSys we’re tackling something that every single one of us has to deal with day by day: We are constantly challenged to “work smarter” and be more productive without making more work for ourselves. Most of…
Is The Cloud Right For Your Business?
Tech Tips from CoopSys – Episode 3: Is the cloud right for your business? In this episode of Tech Tips from CoopSys, we explore a hot topic in the world of business IT: The cloud. So many small and medium businesses just like yours are hitting a critical crossroads. Whether your server is at the…
Smartphone Etiquette: Top 4 Bad Smartphone Habits To Break
When it comes to smartphone etiquette, we are probably all guilty at one time or another. There are certain social “rules”, if you will, that we should not break in order to be respectful of others and present in our lives. There are certain times of day, situations, and actions that drive those appropriate rules…
Company Leadership Must Drive Organizational Change
In today’s digital economy, your business should be prepared to adapt and open doors. If you don’t, you will lose a competitive edge. Modern organizational change accounts for all facets of the operations, including the technology that drives them. The question becomes: Who in the business is held responsible for this process? IT people drive…