Coordinated Business Systems Blog

Fear, Information Security, and Chicken Little

The sky is falling thanks to hackers, cybercrime, and ransomware - but not on your SMB with the help of Managed Network Services.

When we started to include managed networks into our services for clients, we immediately realized how serious an issue cybersecurity is. The amount of malware in the world and the tenacity of cybercriminals is stunning. A research report written by CSIS and sponsored by McAfee puts t …

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Essential Knowledge to Understand Managed IT – Toolkit Shows You How to Stop Managing Networks In-House!

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Have you ever been worried about your IT infrastructure? Common doubts for many small and medium businesses is that they are paying too much, aren't secure, are falling behind competitors, and, in general, just aren't making the most of their use of information technology. As concerns …

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How 3 Tier Color Billing Works

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When's the last time you ate in a restaurant with a blue color scheme? Maybe a seaside restaurant on vacation or appetizers in a bar, but I bet you can't think of one. Why not? Other than blueberries, there aren't any natural foods that are blue. Blue makes food look unappetizing and …

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6 I.T. Elements Essential to the Success and Security of Every Business

Is your SMB using these 6 essential IT elements to create success in its security arena?

When's the last time you got through a day of work without using your network? You rely on information technology to get your work done. When the various systems in your office aren't working effectively – your servers, networks, copiers, computers, firewall, etc. – productivity dips. …

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Under the Water: 7 Hidden Impacts of a Data Breach and How They Can Hurt Your Business

There are some obvious costs that go along with a data breach...but have you ever thought about these 7 hidden impacts that could hurt your SMB?

When you think of business downtime or a data breach, I'm sure you've thought of the direct financial costs. If you've been successfully cyberattacked, you have to notify customers, figure out what went wrong, pay for any broken regulations, attorney fees (in the case of litigation), …

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Managing Your Business' Reputation Has Serious Benefits: A Chat With Aaron Weiche, Digital Marketing Expert

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I think everyone knows that customer word-of-mouth is the best possible marketing (or the worst possible marketing if you deliver less-than-excellent service). All of us are in business and all of our businesses have (great, of course!) reputations. How can we use that to generate mor …

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Who Wants to Be Dull? 3 Ways the Predictability of Managed Network Services Makes Boring a Good Thing!

Managed Network Services takes care of the humdrum and boredom of managing your networks yourself.

Variety might be the spice of life, but predictability – when it comes to running a business or office – prevents you from reaching for the TUMS. There are few things that can be as stomach churning unpredictable as information technology. While technology today is absolutely amazing; …

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Is Your IT Team Sick and Tired of Patching and Updating Software?

Outdated software is an open door for hackers.

Outdated software is an open door for hackers. That's why, as annoying as it can be, it's a good idea to push that upgrade button for your phone's apps. It's even MORE important to patch and update the software and hardware you use to run your office. I don't know of many IT professio …

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Getting the Most From Business Documents: Our Best Tips for Document Management

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Over the last year, we've written quite a few blog posts about how paper slows down your organization and how document management can help your business move faster. I've compiled some of the best advice and tips here – with link to the full post.

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