Platinum Systems

05/20/2026

Microsoft 365 prices are going up July 1, 2026, and the size of the increase depends on which plan you're on.

The good news: several tools that used to be paid add-ons are getting bundled into the base license. Depending on your current setup, that could offset some of the increase. Or not.

Breakdown of what's changing, when it hits, and what to do before your renewal. Link in comments.

05/13/2026

See you all there!

Tomorrow, we eat. 🌮🍔🍕

Street Eats hits the KIN Plaza tomorrow, and we’re bringing lunch energy to the innovation district.
Food trucks. Fresh air. Good people. And yes, this is your official reminder to grab that friend who “just works through lunch.”

Not tomorrow, Karen. We’re getting tacos.

Street Eats at the KIN Plaza
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13
Lunch hour come hungry

Bring your team. Bring your neighbor. Bring the person eating almonds over their keyboard.

Let’s make the Plaza the place to be.
Innovation runs better on tacos.

05/01/2026

So excited to see our Platinum fam / clients doing awesome stuff! Grow Space Tenuta's Delicatessen & Liquors

03/18/2026

We’ve always believed that technology should move businesses forward, not hold them back.

In our latest blog, we share how Platinum Systems continues to adapt, innovate, and stay rooted right here in Kenosha, including what that means for the businesses we partner with and the future we’re building together.

Take a few minutes to read it here:

Explore how Platinum Systems evolved from building computers to innovating with AI while adapting technology for Kenosha businesses.

03/02/2026

Big news from Platinum Systems.

As of March 1, 2026, we have officially moved our headquarters to the Kenosha Innovation Center in the heart of the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood.

We are proud to continue serving our community from a space designed for collaboration, innovation, and growth. The Kenosha Innovation Center brings together businesses and organizations focused on building the future of our region, and we are excited to be part of it.

Our new address is:
5522 26th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53140

We are no longer located at 4600 Green Bay Road, so please update your records.

We look forward to this next chapter and to welcoming you to our new office soon.

02/25/2026

Thank you to Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce for having us in to talk about AI!

Look out for more educational content from us in the coming months - big things coming!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at today’s Connect for Success meeting!

A special thank you to Danny Carlson, CEO of Platinum Systems and Partner at Southport AI & Automation, for an engaging presentation on “AI That Actually Knows Your Business.”

Danny showed how AI goes beyond general chat when it’s trained on your own documents, marketing, policies, and procedures — with live demos of custom AI assistants that truly understand your business.

Great insights, energy and discussions. See you next month!

—Stefanie

02/14/2026

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
This Valentine’s Day we’re grateful,
For our community, you.

02/11/2026

One click can cost your business thousands.

Most cyber incidents do not start with advanced hackers. They start with a phishing email and an employee who was never trained to spot it.

Security Awareness Training is one of the highest ROI investments you can make to reduce financial risk, protect your reputation, and strengthen your entire cybersecurity strategy.

If you are investing in technology but not investing in your people, there is a gap.

Read our latest blog to learn how Security Awareness Training protects growth and reduces real financial exposure.

Learn how Security Awareness Training transforms employees into the first line of defense against cyber threats and phishing attacks.

02/07/2026

Kenosha is so special! Who was out today at Snow-Daze? — we had our guys in town from Cape Town, South Africa for this event a couple weeks ago, but it ended up being rescheduled due to our “cold temps.” Our Cape Town guys wanted to come here to experience COLD. They did. It was awesome.

02/05/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BLOCKBUSTER TRADE: Platinum Systems Acquires Giannis Antetokounmpo; Bucks Receive Lifetime Tech Support and a Box of HDMI Cables

KENOSHA, WI — In the most shocking deadline move in Wisconsin history, Platinum Systems is proud to announce the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks.

"We needed to add some size to our help desk," said a Platinum Systems spokesperson. "We felt our defense against cyber threats needed a two-time MVP."

How The "Greek Geek" Will Serve Our Clients:

• Elite Defense: Giannis will personally swat away viruses, malware, and phishing emails with the same intensity as a chase-down block in the Finals.
• Unmatched Reach: With a 7'3" wingspan, he is currently the only technician in Kenosha capable of rebooting ceiling-mounted access points without a ladder.
• Fast Breaks: He guarantees onsite response times of under 4 seconds, needing only two steps to get from his desk to the server room.

Giannis is expected to report to the Kenosha office on Monday. He has requested that his cubicle be widened and that all "Fear the Deer" signs be replaced with "Fear the 404 Error."

01/30/2026

When Chuck Swetland is out meeting with prospects, he is often asked what really sets a break-fix relationship apart from working with a managed services partner like us. In this week’s blog, he breaks it down and explains what those differences actually mean for businesses.

Learn how SMBs gain stability, cost savings, and strong security by shifting from break-fix to managed services with proactive support.