Running a business is definitely unpredictable. One moment you are focusing on growth and the next you’re dealing with an IT crisis that came out of the blue. The best time to get IT help is not when disaster has already struck but before. Continue reading
Category Archives: Networking
Why Businesses Should Never Use Consumer-Grade Hardware or Software
If you run a business, the technology you choose matters more than you might think. Yes, it is tempting to save money by purchasing consumer-grade laptops, network hardware and software, but this decision can often backfire. What works fine for home users can cause major headaches in a business setting which can then lead to security risks, unexpected downtime and thus higher overall costs in the long run. Continue reading
What to Do When Your Business Technology Reaches End-of-Life
Technology is the backbone of all modern businesses. From software and operating systems through to barcode scanners, printers and everything in between, we rely on these tools to keep things running smoothly. But what happens when one of these products reaches its EOL (End of Life)? If you are not sure, don’t worry as you are not alone. This article aims to explain it further for you. Continue reading
Cyber Security Is No Longer Optional – It Is Essential
Todays businesses heavily rely on the internet to operate and communicate, but with this comes a vital need: cybersecurity protection. Continue reading
The Business Owner’s Checklist When Buying Tech
Investing in new technology for your business is no small decision. It is easy to get swayed by the latest fancy gadgets and special deals which can end up with buyer’s remorse especially when you don’t fully understand it and how it will fit into your business. Here are some key questions you need to ask and / or address before making that investment. Continue reading
When Your IT Goes Wrong, Who Do You Call?
It is late on a Friday afternoon, and you have just sat down to focus on an important project that is due. You then notice your internet connection is not working, the printer on the other side of the office starts beeping with an error, a pop-up appears on your computer saying your antivirus subscription needs to be renewed and you remember you forgot to look at the backup failure message from last week. Continue reading
Internet Redundancy / Failover
In today’s digital age, businesses cannot operate without a reliable internet connection. However, recent events, such as last years Optus outage, have shown us the potential risks of relying on a single network source. Continue reading
Don’t Settle for Less: Upgrade Your IT Provider
As a business owner, you may already have an existing IT support provider or MSP that handles your IT needs. However, have you ever considered if they still truly meet your needs and expectations? Just settling for the status quo and sticking with the “devil you know” may not always be the best approach to your current business’s needs. Continue reading
10 Biggest Cybersecurity Mistakes of Australian Small Businesses
It is often lax cybersecurity practices that enable cybercriminals to breach companies. This is especially true when it comes to SMBs (small and mid-sized businesses) as they often don’t prioritise cybersecurity measures. They may be just fully focused on growing the company and they think they have a lower data breach risk. Cybersecurity is not only a concern for large corporations and is a critical issue for small businesses as well. Small businesses are often seen as attractive targets for cybercriminals as they don’t spend the time to implement proper cyber security defensive methods. Continue reading
Finding The Right Balance of Security and Usability
Every day there there is news about some new malware, data leak or company hack. Your business is vigilant, but it feels like you always have to be doing more about cybersecurity to remain protected. Meanwhile, you want to balance security measures with convenience, usability and cost. That balancing act puts you somewhere on the sliding scale of security. Continue reading