Business Improvement
Preparing for EOFY 2024: Key considerations for Organisations
The end of the financial year (EOFY) is approaching, and your business needs to stay informed about critical updates and opportunities that can impact your operations and financial standing significantly. Two crucial issues that deserve your attention are the imminent closure of the 3G network and the instant asset write-off incentive. Both need quick action…
Read MoreWhy sustainable device lifecycle management is the first step in smart e-waste management
We live in a world where technology is at the heart of everything we do, from firing off a quick email to orchestrating entire virtual conferences. This makes devices such as smartphones and laptops essential, but they don’t last forever. As these devices reach the end of their useful life, they contribute to a growing…
Read MoreWhy offsite data backup is crucial for business resilience
Data drives decisions, strategies, and, ultimately, the success of businesses across all sectors. However, the digital world is full of risks. From cyberattacks and technical failures to natural disasters, there’s a lot that can go wrong and jeopardise the integrity and availability of your critical business data. For example, a technical glitch in a hospital’s…
Read MoreWhy wearable devices enhance workplace safety in hazardous environments
Businesses are always looking for new ways to keep their employees safe, especially those working in dangerous settings. Wearable devices, part of the Wearable Internet of Things (WIoT), are revolutionising how businesses approach occupational health and safety. These devices range from smartwatches to exoskeletons and provide real-time monitoring of workers’ vital signs, movements, and environmental…
Read MoreWhy are managed IT services essential for your business?
Effective IT services are vital for businesses today, especially with the rise of remote and hybrid working. You need to make sure that your organisation has the right support in place, regardless of the scale of your business. Many companies opt to manage their IT services provision internally but sometimes this isn’t possible and sometimes…
Read MorePSTN & ISDN: What Are The Differences?
Difference Between PSTN & ISDN Much like any other form of technology, telecommunication networks have evolved and developed over time to meet new demands, requirements and functionalities. From basic analogue technology to modern-day video conferencing and messaging, phones have changed rapidly over the past few decades in Australia. We’ve covered all you need to know…
Read MoreWestpac Switches from Phone Systems to Microsoft Teams Calling
Westpac has become the first bank in Australia to replace their PABX and dedicated VoIP systems with Microsoft Teams Calling. Over 5000 branch office staff have been provided with iPhones in addition to the Microsoft Teams Calling application. The deployment was completed in August 2021 and fully operational across Westpac’s 840 branches. Westpac are Australia’s…
Read MoreHow To Prepare for Ransomware Attacks: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
In 2020, there was a successful ransomware attack every eight minutes. The threat of a ransomware attack is growing more prodigious everyday, and we need to be alert and proactive to protect ourselves from more high-impact attacks. So what questions should you be asking, and what steps can be taken to mitigate the impact of…
Read MoreScam Text Messages: What Are They & How to Stop Them
Why you’re being inundated with so many scam messages? Australia is rife with conversation about the inundation of scam text messages we have all experienced recently; but why is it happening, and what you can do about it? Some scam text messages are easy to spot, with terrible typos and spelling or obviously fake website…
Read MoreCall Spoofing: How Scammers are Using Fake Phone Numbers to Scam You
There has been a huge increase in ‘Call-Spoofing’ Australia wide in the last few months, but what is it? Why is it happening and what should you do if you receive one? What is Call-Spoofing? ‘Call spoofing’, is the latest weapon used by cyber criminals to encourage people to accept a call. Put simply, Call-Spoofing…
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