03/12/2020
Businesses around the world are starting to wonder exactly what the coronavirus (dubbed COVID-19) means to them, and how they should prepare for the virus if an outbreak happens closer to home. At Cooperative Systems, we believe that the…
11/11/2019
Ransomware holds its spot at the top of the list of malware threats year after year for good reason: It is a highly profitable and effective attack vector for cyber criminals. In order to figure out how to survive…
05/22/2019
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…
01/18/2019
Cooperative Systems joined the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) in the global efforts to support Data Privacy Day (DPD) by becoming a 2019 champion! This is an internationally recognized effort made each year on January 28. It is intended…
01/02/2019
Everybody deserves a break once in a while – no exceptions! After working hard day after day it is important and necessary. During the holidays or any time you or members of your team take some deserved time off,…
12/05/2018
Technology in your office that’s not secure is a sure gateway for nefarious hackers and unscrupulous technology-thieves. Your software, laptops, desktops, and other connected devices, when not protected and monitored, can do way more harm than good for your…
11/20/2018
With hurricanes and snowstorms hitting communities along the east coast repeatedly, the last couple of years were some of the worst in history. Most times, the damage is irreconcilable. While it might seem trivial to think about cloud storage…
07/10/2018
Ransomware attacks are a serious threat to any size business. For a small business, a ransomware attack can even result in the company going out of business. Last year, ransomware was found to be the most prevalent form of…
06/22/2018
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…
04/05/2018
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…
03/08/2018
Small and medium-sized business owners must take every precaution against cyberattacks, and being that March 31 is World Backup Day 2018 it is the perfect time to assess the cybersecurity tools in your arsenal. In the current high-threat environment,…
05/19/2016
Imagine that by the end of this blog piece, you will be a more effective IT decision-maker…all because you learned about one very important aspect of your daily IT-grind and why this is so crucial. Not only can you…
05/12/2016
Previously, we explained why it’s prudent for your business to have a backup and disaster recovery (BDR) plan in place with the help of a managed service provider (MSP). Since there’s no perfect way to plan for the…
05/04/2016
Without a backup and disaster recovery (BDR) plan your business may be left crippled in the face of a calamity. Your entire business organization can be completely shut down.
How quickly your organization can bounce back depends on your commitment…