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CoNetrix attended the 2012 Technology Conference sponsored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association on September 18-19 in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. The event was very well attended and full of useful technology and compliance information from both speakers and exhibitors.

At the conference, CoNetrix presented a session entitled "Hot Topics: IT Audits, Exams and Information Security." During this session, Stephanie Chaumont, a Security and Compliance Consultant at CoNetrix, discussed current and emerging security threats faced by community banks.

During the conference, CoNetrix had a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Tamara Sillars from Marathon Savings Bank in Wausau, WI was the lucky winner!

To learn more about other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association, visit www.wisbank.com.

CoNetrix is pleased to announce that two of the CoNetrix Tandem Security & Compliance Software modules are candidates for the BankNews 2012 Innovative Solutions Award. The two modules are the Tandem Compliance Calendar and the Tandem Internet Banking Security Program.

The 2012 Innovative Solutions Award, sponsored by BankNews, recognizes companies that have introduced or significantly enhanced products designed to help community banks become more efficient, expand their capabilities and, ultimately, better serve their customers. The Innovative Solutions Awards are presented in four categories:

• Equipment / Hardware Solution
• Consulting / Outsourcing / Training Solution
• Management / Operations / Processing Solution
• eBanking (Mobile/Online) Solution

CoNetrix Tandem Compliance Calendar is a candidate for the "Management / Operations / Processing Solution". The Tandem Compliance Calendar is a complimentary new module designed to help financial institutions effectively manage regulatory requirements and schedule compliance tasks.

CoNetrix Tandem Internet Banking Security Program is a candidate for the "eBanking (Mobile/Online) Solution". The Tandem Internet Banking Security Program was created from the latest supplement to the FFIEC guidance Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment. The program is divided into two components: Internet Banking Risk Assessment and Customer Education / Awareness Program.

To read more about the entries, visit: http://www.banknews.com/2012-ISA-Entries.1103.0.html

To vote online, visit: http://surveys.verticalresponse.com/a/show/180223/537bdede31/0

CoNetrix, the leading information security and technology solutions provider for financial institutions, announced the release of Tandem Compliance Calendar on June 30, 2012. A new module in their Tandem Security and Compliance software suite, the Tandem Compliance Calendar is designed to help financial institutions effectively manage regulatory requirements and schedule compliance tasks such as the release of new rules and guidance, risk assessments, training, audits, exams, board related items, and other required events.

"We created this compliance management tool based on requests from our customers," said Russ Horn, CoNetrix President. "We found there was an unfulfilled need to provide financial institutions with the ability to view, schedule, create and manage all of their required tasks from one location, so we are pleased to provide this new compliance software management tool complimentary to financial institutions as a way of giving back to the banking community," Horn commented.

Some of the features and benefits of the complimentary Tandem Compliance Calendar include: a dashboard overview displaying upcoming events, past due events, proposed events, year at a glance, and more; a calendar view for visually managing events; an event scheduler to easily view, schedule, and track repeating requirements; event categories allowing you to sort and filter events; email notifications and reminders; a list of recommended regulatory events and recurring requirements; the ability to add events and requirements.

About Tandem Security and Compliance Software: Tandem was the first comprehensive online Information Security Program software solution designed to help financial institutions create and maintain a complete program to comply with GLBA and the Interagency Guidelines Establishing Information Security Standards. While Tandem was designed as a complete solution from the ground up, it was fashioned into modules which allow for versatility. The modules include risk assessment, policies, vendor management, business continuity plan, identity theft prevention program, internet banking security program, and now compliance calendar. Today, Tandem serves more than 450 financial institutions, with over 9,500 active users in over 40 states.

About CoNetrix: CoNetrix is a full-service technology consulting, security and compliance firm with roots dating back to 1977. Founded in Lubbock, Texas, CoNetrix now serves customers across the U.S., providing a variety of technology and security solutions, including online security and compliance software, IT audits, security vulnerability testing, risk management, technology consulting, cloud hosting, and managed services. Security is designed into all of its offerings, from its software to its consulting services. CoNetrix specifically serves financial institutions – such as banks, savings associations, credit unions, and trust companies – as well as enterprises requiring a high level of security in their operations.

CoNetrix attended the 2012 ICBA Techworld sponsored by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) on March 11th and 12th in Nashville, Tennessee. The convention attracts community bankers and industry leaders from all over the nation. The ICBA National Convention and TechWorld is known as the largest community banking industry event in the nation and features more vendors than any other bank association tradeshow.

During the conference, CoNetrix held a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card. John Burlein with Honesdale National Bank in Honesdale, Pennsylvania was the lucky winner! Thank you to everyone who came by to visit the CoNetrix booth.

To learn more about this conference and other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Independent Community Bankers of America, visit www.icba.org.

CoNetrix attended the 7th Annual User Conference sponsored by Sharp BancSystems Inc. on March 8-9, 2012 in Southlake, Texas as an exhibitor. The conference provides training for Sharp BancSystems users, as well as informational sessions on banking technology.

During the conference, CoNetrix held a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Freddie Lomax, the Director of Technology for Oklahoma State Bank in Guthrie, Oklahoma was the lucky winner! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the CoNetrix booth.

To learn more about the Sharp BancSystems User Conference, visit www.sharpbancsystems.com.

CoNetrix attended The ONE – Opportunity, Networking and Education – Conference sponsored by the Illinois Bankers Association on March 8-9, 2012 in Springfield, IL. The new conference combines three conferences into one convenient program.

At the conference, CoNetrix presented a session over "Vendor Management." Russ Horn, President of CoNetrix, spoke about the various aspects of vendor relationships including risk management, vendor selection, and oversight.

During the conference, CoNetrix held a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Amy Cleland, with Murphy-Wall State Bank, Pinckneyville, IL was the lucky winner! Thank you to everyone who came by to visit the CoNetrix booth.

To learn more about this conference and other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Illinois Bankers Association, visit www.ilbankers.com.

CoNetrix attended the Texas Bankers Association’s (TBA) 9th Annual Technology Conference as an exhibitor February 15-17 at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriott in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. The conference is designed to explore industry best practices, state-of-the-art solutions and current issues such as security, compliance, and operational efficiencies.

During the conference, CoNetrix had a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card. Carol Rodgers with Security State Bank & Trust of Fredericksburg, Texas was the lucky winner! Thank you to everyone who came by to visit the CoNetrix booth.

To learn more about this conference and other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Texas Bankers Association, visit www.texasbankers.com/education.php.

CoNetrix attended the 2012 Bank Technology Conference sponsored by the Kansas Bankers Association on February 13-14 in Wichita, Kansas. The conference was another success! Topics covered various areas of security, technology, and regulatory requirements. Breakout sessions provided more in-depth information on managing risk and business continuity, utilizing social media, and making specific technology solutions work for financial institutions.

At the conference, CoNetrix presented a session called "New Multi-authentication Guidelines" that covered the FFIEC guidance released in June 2011. Russ Horn, President of CoNetrix, spoke about the minimum control expectations and elements needed in an institution’s customer awareness and education program.

During the exhibitor showcase, CoNetrix had a cash drawing. Congratulations to Sue McClain at Osage Federal Bank, the lucky winner of $100!

To learn more about other conferences and educational events sponsored by the Kansas Bankers Association, visit www.ksbankers.com

CoNetrix has attained the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status for the 6th straight year. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners represent the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies, and have the closest working relationship with Microsoft. At this level, CoNetrix has access to the resources and support needed to provide its customers with the highest level of services for Microsoft products and solutions.

In addition, as a Microsoft Gold Partner, CoNetrix has achieved the following Microsoft Competencies:

• Server Platform
• Desktop Platform
• Hosting Solutions
• Midmarket Solution Provider
• OEM Solutions