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CoNetrix has been named the Best Computer/IT/Business Technology Company in the annual "Best of Lubbock" awards, presented by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. This selection marks the sixth consecutive year that CoNetrix has won in this category.

Every year, readers of the Journal are tasked with nominating and subsequently choosing the premier businesses and organizations within the city of Lubbock across a diverse array of categories.

"We are humbled to be selected by the Lubbock community for this award," said Heath Bowlin, Chief Technology Officer at CoNetrix. "This accomplishment speaks volumes about the dedication and expertise of our team."

CoNetrix was also selected as a finalist for other categories, including Best Place to Work and Best Customer Service.

To see all the "Best of Lubbock" winners, please visit https://lubbockonline.gannettcontests.com/2023-Best-of-Lubbock-Communitys-Choice-Awards-Winners

About CoNetrix Technology

CoNetrix Technology is Lubbock's top provider of managed IT services, computer network support, and network security throughout Texas and New Mexico. CoNetrix services are based on individual business requirements, making CoNetrix a first choice for small, medium, and large businesses in the region.  

To learn more about what CoNetrix Technology offers, visit https://conetrix.com/technology/it-services-lubbock.

CoNetrix has ranked 30th for small/medium businesses in the nation with the happiest employees according to Comparably.com.

Comparably Awards are calculated from ratings anonymously provided by employees about their workplaces in multiple categories on Comparably.com during a 12-month period. Winners are then selected based on 20 core culture metrics, ranging from work-life balance and environment to compensation and career growth.

CoNetrix maintains an A+ rating on Comparably for their company culture and have won multiple awards from the site (and others) over the years. Here is a list of notable awards from the last several years:

• Happiest Employees by Comparably (2023)
• Best Compensation by Comparably (2023)
• Best Company Perks and Benefits by Comparably (2023)
• Best Work-Life Balance by Comparably (2023)
• Best Company Culture by Comparably (2022)
• Best Business IT Company in Lubbock by The Avalanche Journal (2018 – 2022)
• Best IT/Technology Services Company by KCBD (2022)
• Best Place to Work by The Avalanche Journal (2020-2021)
• Top CEO by Glassdoor (2021)

Comments from Leadership

"I'm incredibly proud of this award. I love working with really smart people, with the mission to provide really great products and services, and I am glad our team feels the same way."
Russ Horn, President

"Maintaining a strong company culture doesn't happen by accident. It has always been an intentional effort for the company. Leadership and employees alike contribute to a happy work environment, and I'm certain it has a huge effect on the success our teams experience."
Leticia Saiid, Chief of Staff

Celebrating the Award

CoNetrix is celebrating this award by catering popcorn provided by Goody's Popcorn & Treats on October 18th. The celebration will be a time to eat popcorn, celebrate, and have some fun.

CoNetrix has ranked in the top 100 for the Best Company Culture and Best CEO (Marvin Crossnoe) in 2022 for small to medium sized businesses.  

Comparably Awards are derived from sentiment ratings anonymously provided by employees about their workplaces in multiple categories on Comparably.com during a 12-month period. Winners are then determined based on 20 core culture metrics, ranging from work-life balance and environment to compensation and career growth. 

"It's exciting to see what we work so hard for come out in the numbers," said Leticia Saiid, Chief of Staff and Chief Learning Officer. "CoNetrix leadership puts a big value on culture. And I'm proud to be at a place that focuses on integrity, wisdom, ambition, and team spirit over everything else."

CoNetrix has also been selected for "Best CEO" honoring the company's CEO, Marvin Crossnoe. Crossnoe ranks among the Top 5% of 2,034 similar-sized companies on Comparably with 51-200 employees. 

Russ Horn, President for CoNetrix, shared, "It comes as no surprise to me that Marvin Crossnoe ranks among the top 5% of CEOs. It is his vision of excellence and preference to earn a compliment over a dollar that inspires our team members to do great work."

This isn't the first time CoNetrix has been recognized for their culture or services. Previously winning Best Business IT Company in Lubbock for the past four years and Best Place to Work [2021] by Avalanche Journal, Top CEO in Texas by CEO Magazine [2022], and Glassdoor Top CEO [2021].  

About CoNetrix  

CoNetrix, LLC is a family of technology companies. CoNetrix Technology offers managed IT services as well as a suite of secure cloud computing offerings called Aspire. CoNetrix Security provides information security consulting and testing to financial institutions. Tandem Security & Compliance Software® is online software helping organizations comply with information security requirements and regulations. AccountingWare® offers a suite of accounting software (ERP) modules to companies throughout the United States and Canada. 

To learn more about CoNetrix, visit https://conetrix.com.   

Find open job postings at CoNetrix by visiting https://conetrix.com/careers. 

Each year, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal readers are asked to nominate and ultimately select the best businesses and organizations in the city of Lubbock in various categories.  

CoNetrix has been named the Best Computer/IT/Business Technology Company for the fourth year in a row. CoNetrix offers managed IT services for businesses in Lubbock and throughout the South Plains region.  

"It is an incredible honor to be selected once again by our clients as the best Business IT Services company," said CoNetrix VP of Technology, Bobby Cude.  "This recognition is a testament to the ceaseless dedication to excellence exhibited by our team members, as well as the wonderful partnerships we have in place with the organizations we support." 

CoNetrix was also selected as a finalist for four other categories,: best customer service, best overall leadership, best boss (Russ Horn), and best place to work in Lubbock.  

To see all the Best of Lubbock winners, visit: https://lubbockonline.gannettcontests.com/2022-Best-of-Lubbock-Winners  

About CoNetrix Technology  

CoNetrix Technology is Lubbock's top provider of managed IT services, computer network support, and network security throughout Texas and New Mexico. The CoNetrix staff of 25 network engineers and support personnel hold more than 200 years of combined network and security experience. CoNetrix services are based on individual business requirements, making CoNetrix a first choice for small, medium, and large businesses in the region.  

 To learn more about the IT services provided by CoNetrix Technology, visit https://conetrix.com/technology/it-services-lubbock.    

Find open job postings at CoNetrix by visiting https://conetrix.com/careers. 

CoNetrix applauds its founder and CEO, Marvin Crossnoe, on his recognition as an Employee Approved Top CEO in Texas CEO Magazine.

In the Q2 2022 issue of Texas CEO Magazine, Marvin Crossnoe was featured among top CEOS receiving high marks from their employees. The featured section entitled "Employee Approved CEOs" lists 22 CEOs from Fortune 500 companies, along with 14 CEOs from Small to Mid-size businesses. Marvin Crossnoe is highlighted on page 35.

The list selection is based on data on Top Employee CEOs courtesy of Comparably, a company that collects data about the culture, salary, and reputation of companies across the country.

Crossnoe ranks among the Top 5% of 2,034 similar-sized companies on Comparably with 51-200 employees. Scoring is based on anonymous reviews of employees who took the time to leave a review on Comparably.com.

In 1977, as locals in Lubbock, Texas, founding members began what is now CoNetrix, LLC with the purpose of solving technology challenges for their growing customer base. CoNetrix now boasts nearly 150 employees across its technology companies: AccountingWare, CoNetrix Technology, CoNetrix Security, and Tandem.

"While I know Marvin is the type of person that prefers to stay out of the spotlight, I think this is a great way to honor Marvin for the work, time, and love he puts into all of us," stated Russ Horn, President for CoNetrix.

In the magazine, Crossnoe shares a summary of his leadership philosophy: "Apply yourself to your strengths, and surround yourself with people who are much better than you to fill your weaknesses." It is a statement that Crossnoe repeats, and most employees have heard. He is strategic in bringing on board people who willfully contribute in great ways.

Crossnoe's passion for customer-driven service is shared among employees. Leticia Saiid, Chief of Staff at CoNetrix, states, "Our company desires to cultivate an environment where we all put our best foot forward, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for a positive impact in our community."

This year, CoNetrix CEO also ranked in Comparably's top 100 "Best CEOs for Women" for small to mid-sized businesses (500 or less employees). Rankings are based solely on anonymous ratings from female employees of the company on Comparably.com in the previous 12 months. Read more about the award here: https://www.comparably.com/awards/winners/best-ceo-for-women-2022-small

To read the Texas CEO Magazine article, visit: https://texasceomagazine.com/employee-approved-these-large-company-texas-ceos-get-high-marks-from-their-employees/ 

Each year, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal readers are given several weeks to nominate and ultimately select the best businesses and organizations in the city of Lubbock in a variety of categories. CoNetrix has been selected for the second year in a row as the best large employer to work for in Lubbock, TX, with this being the 3^rd year the company has received the award as the Best Workplace in Lubbock.

In addition to being selected as the Best Large Workplace in Lubbock, CoNetrix has also been named as the Best Business Computer Technology Company for the fourth year in a row. "We are grateful to our customers and the Lubbock community for selecting us as the best Business Technology company in Lubbock," said CoNetrix Chief Technology Officer, Rob Garrison. "We will continue to work and earn our customer's loyal support by providing the best business IT solutions possible."  

About CoNetrix Technology 

CoNetrix Technology is Lubbock's top provider of managed IT services, computer network support, and network security throughout Texas and New Mexico. The CoNetrix staff of 25 network engineers and support personnel hold more than 200 years of combined network and security experience. CoNetrix services are based on individual business requirements, making CoNetrix a first choice for small, medium, and large businesses in the region. 

To learn more about the IT services provided by CoNetrix Technology, visit https://conetrix.com/technology/it-services-lubbock.   

Find open job postings at CoNetrix by visiting https://conetrix.com/careers. 

About CoNetrix 

CoNetrix, LLC is a family of technology companies. CoNetrix Technology offers managed IT services as well as a suite of secure cloud computing offerings called Aspire. CoNetrix Security provides information security consulting and testing to financial institutions. Tandem Security & Compliance Software® is online software helping organizations comply with information security requirements and regulations. AccountingWare® offers a suite of accounting software (ERP) modules to companies throughout the United States and Canada. 

CoNetrix Technology announces its partnership with CrowdStrike, a best-in-class endpoint protection software, to provide comprehensive endpoint security for clients.  

The complexity of today's IT environments, combined with the increased sophistication of today's security threats, has led to the need for more sophisticated endpoint protection services. Cybercriminals have adapted and found ways around traditional signature-based endpoint protection software. Most malware is now easily modified to circumvent known signatures, making most signature-based anti-virus (AV) solutions on the market today ineffective.  

CrowdStrike combines endpoint protection using artificial intelligence (AI) and deep link analytics for more effective prevention of attacks and detection of malware before any damage is done. Using machine learning and behavioral analysis, CrowdStrike detects malware often missed by traditional AV software. 

With the increased protection provided through the CrowdStrike software, CoNetrix will be able to stay on top of this concern and better protect client's IT environments. "We are constantly looking for the best technology and security solutions for our customers," commented Rob Garrison, Chief Technology Officer of CoNetrix. "We believe CrowdStrike will be a reliable security layer that will reduce the risk of a successful attack." 

CoNetrix Technology offers endpoint protection among other cybersecurity services for organizations seeking a layered security strategy for cyber resilience. To learn more about CoNetrix Technology and its managed security services, visit https://conetrix.com/technology.  

For more information about CrowdStrike, you can visit their website at https://www.crowdstrike.com.  

Marvin Crossnoe, founder and CEO of CoNetrix, has been named to Glassdoor's Top CEO list for small and medium businesses. Crossnoe ranks number 21 out of 50, with a 99 percent approval rating among employees. Glassdoor, one of the world's largest job and recruiting sites, just released its annual award list recognizing Top CEOs in 2021 of small and medium sized businesses across the U.S. Annually, Glassdoor hosts Employees' Choice Awards to recognize leaders and companies who are appreciated and respected by their own employees - leaders who create a positive work culture in countries throughout North America and parts of Europe.

CoNetrix, a leading provider of technology and software services founded and based in Lubbock, Texas, serves businesses across the United States and Canada.

Among chief executives recognized by employees in the U.S., Crossnoe received an outstanding approval rating based on the anonymous and voluntary reviews CoNetrix current and former employees shared on Glassdoor throughout the past year. One reviewer said, "Work/life balance, hard-working colleagues, great benefits, and thoughtful leadership have all contributed to the reason I've chosen to remain with CoNetrix over a decade."

"It is truly an honor to be a part of this company. I am surrounded by wonderful people who make our whole business possible, and can't imagine what our business would be like without them. It really is humbling to get this award, but it just reflects all the great people we have here," said award-winner Crossnoe.

CoNetrix Chief of Staff, Leticia Saiid, stated, "Marvin receiving this award shines light on what I see in the office every day. Management is encouraged to create an environment where people enjoy working together and are challenged to be creative in problem solving. That can only be effective when it starts from the top, with the CEO."

"Over the past year, company leaders around the world faced unprecedented challenges to support employees during the COVID-19 crisis. Now, the employees have spoken and it's clear that these CEOs excelled and found new ways to support their people when the world of work flipped upside down," said Christian Sutherland-Wong, Glassdoor chief executive officer. "Through a challenging year, it's inspiring to see Top CEOs who, according to their employees, adapted to change, redefined visions and led with transparency while putting the health and safety of employees first. I extend my sincerest congratulations to this year's Employees' Choice Award winners."

When employees submit reviews about their employer on Glassdoor, they are asked to rate several factors related to their employment experience. These include rating their CEO's leadership as well as senior management. Specifically, when rating their CEO on Glassdoor, employees are asked to report whether they approve, disapprove, or have no opinion of their CEO's performance.

Across the approximately 1.5 million employers reviewed on Glassdoor, the average CEO approval rating is 73 percent. CoNetrix, however, beat these odds at an outstanding 99 percent CEO approval rating!  

Employees' Choice Award winners for the 2021 Top CEOs and Top CEOs at Small & Medium Companies are determined using Glassdoor's proprietary algorithm, taking into account the quantity, quality and consistency of Glassdoor-approved company reviews shared by U.S.-based employees between May 2, 2020 and May 1, 2021. At a minimum, employers considered for the large list must have received at least 100 company reviews, including at least 100 CEO approval ratings and at least 100 senior management ratings. Employers eligible for the small & medium list must have received at least 35 company reviews, including at least 35 CEO approval ratings and at least 35 senior management ratings during the eligibility period. For reporting simplicity, CEO approval ratings are displayed as whole numbers, though calculations extend beyond the thousandth decimal place to determine final rank order. Complete award methodology can be found and downloaded here: https://www.glassdoor.com/Award/index.htm

SEE THE 2021 WINNERS: See the full list of winning CEOs in the U.S. Small and Medium Business Category here: 50 Top CEOs at Small & Medium Companies – U.S.

To see all winning CEOs across this year's six categories, visit: Top CEOs List 2021

Tandem announces the release of Tandem Incident Management, a new software product for creating an incident response plan and tracking incidents as they occur.

"With the current cyber climate, our customers are facing significant operational and reputational risks," said Brady Cook, General Manager for Tandem. "Our goal with the release of Tandem Incident Management is to give our customers the tools they need to prepare for the inevitable and effectively manage incidents."

Tandem Incident Management software helps companies be proactive in their cyber resilience strategy. The user-friendly platform provides helpful features and recommendations based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-61 Rev. 2, Computer Security Incident Handling Guide. With a straight-forward method for creating a plan to handle incidents, alongside the ability to track response processes when incidents occur through the six stages outlined by NIST, Tandem Incident Management offers an all-in-one incident response solution, designed with security professionals in mind.

Tandem Incident Management is part of a comprehensive online suite of information security management products. To provide seamless sharing of data and help avoid duplication of information, Tandem offers integration features among Incident Management and Business Continuity Planning, Vendor Management, and Policies. Other Tandem products include Phishing, Audit Management, Risk Assessment, and Cybersecurity. All Tandem products are available under the same secure website.

Tandem boasts unlimited users, friendly support, and resources for consulting beyond the software.

Professional services are available for financial institutions who want assistance with information security and compliance. CoNetrix offers Boost ISO Consulting designed to complement the capabilities maintained by the institution. Various services include: incident response, employee security awareness training, and full information security program development and support. For more information, visit https://conetrix.com/security/iso-consulting. 

For more information about the new product, visit https://conetrix.com/tandem/incident-management-software.