The Latest from Century / Catalyst

A massive data breach rendering thousands of car dealerships offline and a flawed update crashing millions of Windows systems around the globe… just 31 days apart. The damage amounted to over $6 billion in financial losses for the affected businesses.   With several months between now and then, what have we learned from the CDK and CrowdStrike […]

The holidays inch closer and our to-do list piles up. During the busy season of year-end budgets, new year planning, and gift shopping for family and friends, some chores invariably fall behind. Perhaps you haven’t cleaned your desk, watched that webinar, or started that project you’re procrastinating. All of those are fine to put off […]

Imagine starting your day with a cup of coffee, ready to tackle your to-do list, when an email that appears to be from a trusted partner lands in your inbox. It looks legitimate, but hidden within is a phishing trap set by cybercriminals.   This scenario is becoming all too common for businesses, both big and small.   Phishing scams are […]

Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP) is the most significant printing reform in 20 years. In short, WPP is a security-enhancing printing update for Windows that requires lower privileges and eliminates the need for third-party drivers. Removing third-party drivers from the equation removes security risks that can and have led to cyber criminals gaining system-level access.  Transitioning to WPP is […]

40 years since Century Business Products was founded in 1984, we are ecstatic to celebrate the milestone! However, Century isn’t the only one celebrating an anniversary—read on as we recognize our two longest-tenured employees and wish our subsidiary company, Catalyst IT, a happy anniversary as well!  If you have not watched our motivating video recap with […]

A guide to protect yourself from fake security alerts and malicious software. Have you encountered or fallen victim to alarming pop-ups or banners suggesting a virus infection, security breach, or system malfunction?  When clicked upon, you may be directed to a website offering an instant solution—whether that be downloading software, calling a strange phone number, […]

In today’s dynamic digital landscape, technology is the engine powering business success. However, managing complex IT infrastructure and tech can be a resource drain for many organizations.    Here’s where a strategic IT service provider becomes your indispensable ally. Not all providers are built the same. While a basic provider ensures your systems function, a […]

GlobalAutomation for QuickBooks Online Eliminates Data Entry with AI and Expands Automation    Square 9 Softworks, a leading provider of AI-powered Intelligent Information Management solutions, recently announced a new integration, GlobalAutomation for QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks and Square 9’s communication will be heightened by this integration as the cloud solutions leverage the latest advancements in AI […]

Running a business is already a tightrope walk—the last thing you need is cyberattacks adding to the stress. Here’s the bad news: hackers are getting smarter, using artificial intelligence (AI) to craft cunning attacks that steal your data and cripple your operations.  Don’t panic! This blog will break down how AI is fueling cybercrime and, […]

Late last evening, June 19th, CDK Global suffered their second system breach in two days. CDK Global is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that provides a full suite of software solutions for car dealership’s operations from service and support to sales and finance.   CDK was alerted of their first breach Tuesday night which caused them to […]