The Latest from Century / Catalyst

It’s fair to say Microsoft has a complicated relationship with Windows 10. Following the less-than-stellar reception of Windows 8, Windows 10 arrived as a beloved successor. Its ease of use and familiarity cemented its popularity. However, that very popularity has created a hurdle, with many users hesitant to embrace the newest operating system (OS), Windows […]

82% of data breaches in the last year involved cloud data. In the last twelve months, cloud environment penetrations increased 75%.  As the landscape of cloud environments rapidly increases, so do the targets for cyber criminals. A common and dangerous misconception is that once your data resides in the cloud, it’s automatically shielded by the […]

Two of Century Business Products’ longest tenured employees are headed into retirement! On Monday, May 5th, we held a retirement party for Randy and Lance at our Sioux Falls office. We celebrated Randy and Lance with delightful Backyard BBQ, a tempting array of cake and cupcakes, a nostalgic slideshow of memories, and joyful reunions with […]

If your office relies on your copier to scan and email documents (Scan to My Email), you need to pay close attention to an upcoming SMTP change from Microsoft that will significantly impact this functionality. Microsoft is ending Basic Authentication support for email services–this change will break your copier’s ability to send emails directly to […]

Starbucks or Scooter’s? Taco Bell or Taco John’s? Verizon or AT&T? Every day, you’re faced with choices that require decisions. “What do you want for dinner?” may be the most difficult question asked every day. Choosing the right Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for your business can be just as difficult, probably more so.   The allure of SaaS […]

Introducing the new CBPnow.com: read about all the newest features of our website!

Be aware of the latest nation-wide text messaging scam Have you received a text that looks like either of these? These are fraudulent attempts to lure you into divulging person information or downloading malicious viruses. Smishing This type of texting scam is called Smishing, also known as SMS Phishing. Similar to the Phishing emails that you’ve probably […]

Awards, Demonstrations, and Presentations Our analysts from Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota came together for educational presentations, round-table discussions, and new product engagement for our 2025 Kickoff Meeting. As a constantly growing reseller of Kyocera and the 7th largest reseller in the country, Century Business Products focuses on doing what is best for the customer.   In order to […]

Lance Roberts retired from Century Business Products on January 17th. Lance is a Service Technician out of our Pierre, SD office. He’s worked out of the Pierre office for his entire tenure with Century. An accomplished career: Congratulations on your retirement. We wish you the best, Lance!

From supply chain partners to software providers, relying on third-party vendors is essential. These relationships drive our operations. However, every external connection introduces potential risks.  Supply chain attacks are no longer a rare occurrence. Cybercriminals actively target vulnerabilities within these complex networks, putting businesses of all sizes at risk. Data breaches, service disruptions, and reputational damage are […]