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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…
Cooperative Systems Renews Status As Microsoft Authorized Education Partner
We’re excited to report that we have officially renewed our status as a Microsoft Authorized Education Partner (AEP). This is a demonstration of our ability to meet Microsoft academic customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. The AEP program is designed to train participating resellers like us on Microsoft’s Academic licensing, authorize them to purchase…
Disaster Recovery Planning for Business: What Happens If You Lose Customer Data?
We have all heard the horror stories of simple mistakes that lead to costly business disasters. A link that was clicked on that shouldn’t have been. An attachment that was opened when it shouldn’t have been. A contractor who stole data from one of the servers, or from the company’s data center. Doesn’t it seems…
IT Monitoring & Management For Business: How To Be Proactive With Your Office Technology
Technology is getting smarter and, thanks to recent big advances in machine learning, it can now automate many of the functions that used to be performed by humans. Self-healing automation is the next step in this revolution. This term for proactive maintenance refers to the applications, devices and systems that can discover system faults or…
IT Support For Business: How To Choose The Best Tech Support
Whether it is 1 person or an entire team, a department inside your organization or an outsourced company, there are questions you should be asking yourself to decide if your IT support currently in place is “making the grade” or if you need to reconsider. We want to help you decide if you are receiving…
IT Security & Compliance For Business: Technology Is Everyone’s Responsibility
The role of business IT and technology has grown exponentially. As more business functions are created, business processes are developed and business data is gathered, business security threats have become more prevalent, more complex, and tougher to fight against. Security, namely cybersecurity, is no longer an issue that hobbyists blog about. Sophisticated criminals are making…
IT Monitoring & Management For Business: Are You Prepared for IoT (Internet of Things)
Summer 2018 has arrived! Warmer weather means families are spending time enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, bike rides, and beach days. With less time in the office comes more time on other devices, especially wearable technology like Apple Watches or FitBits. In other words, it is time to think about the Internet of Things and…
Why Business IT and Technology Doesn’t need To Be Expensive
In the beginning, we all thought, ‘technology is going digital and online, therefore it will be cheaper.’ Sadly, that’s not true and it’s pretty widely accepted. Don’t despair, though. Just because technology for your business seems like more of a luxury, doesn’t mean it has to have a luxurious price tag. Great Outsourced IT is possible…
Are Passwords Leaving Your Network Unlocked?
Passwords today are like spare keys that have been given out to too many friends and neighbors. Common password content like birthdays, favorite sports teams, or names of children or pets are easily found on social media accounts. Cybersecurity is vital to a successful business, especially as hackers try to exploit the companies they expect…
Outsourced IT For Business: The Cost Of Having No IT & Technology Budget
Many businesses are reluctant to make investments in their technology infrastructure and have no IT budget in place. Which we understand! We do. It’s confusing, intimidating, and seems like the least of important tasks you should tackle. Which brings us to this point: What’s it costing you to NOT invest in an IT and technology…
Unpredictable Costs of Technology Expenditures: Discussing the Unknown of IT
Why is it so hard to predict technology expenditures? There are so many obstacles that can arise from the cost of rapidly evolving software, the need to respond to changing requirements in your organization, software licensing, perpetual enterprise software issues, hardware problems, connectivity struggles, and security challenges. How does a business keep up with them…
Cybersecurity Protection for Business: Protect Your Business From Digital Threats
National Small Business Week is April 29 to May 5! According to the United States Small Business Administration, “More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.” You and other small and medium-sized business owners…
IT Monitoring & Management For Business: When To Upgrade Your Network
It isn’t likely to be super cheap or overly straightforward for your company to upgrade your network infrastructure, no matter your setup. Your network affects every aspect of your business’ digital presence and operations, and downtime or making the wrong decisions will impact everyone and everything involved. Whether you’re replacing outdated technology or expanding your…