There are changes coming regarding the Essential Eight cyber security strategies in Australia. Any business with an IT infrastructure needs to at least be aware of these changes. Essential Eight – what is it? The Essential Eight are baseline mitigation strategies recommended for Microsoft Windows-based networks. They were developed by The Australian Cyber Security Centre…
When you purchase any piece of technology or equipment for your business, there will always be an “end of life” moment. This is the time when it slows down, doesn’t perform as well, and presents issues and frustrations to your business. Waiting till the time when the technology is no longer useful to the business…
In today’s business landscape, technology is what keeps many companies running. Whether it be EFTPOS terminals, Point of Sale (POS) units or more complicated items such as cloud computing software, these keep your business going. Many companies enjoy more efficient work processes because of new developments in IT. If you want to keep your work…
The turn of the century brought with it a new way forward in the technology space: the cloud. Although network computing can be traced back to the 1960s, many believe that the first time the phrase “cloud computing” was used was in 2006 when the then CEO of Google said at a conference “data services and…
Email is an essential part of our digital communication and a central collaboration component of virtual workspaces such as Office 365. But it is also the primary entry point for malicious actors to gain access to your sensitive data, files, and documents. In 2020, companies and government departments around the world fell victim to a barrage…
Many companies have realised that using public clouds can help with hyper scalability, faster deployment, and flexible operating costs. Cloud migration has transformed the software development process by assisting organisations in gaining access to modern applications and technologies without a significant upfront cost. But not as many companies are jumping on the ‘cloud’ bandwagon as…
2020 proved the importance of adaptability, especially with regards to how businesses are run. Setting up remote workspaces, providing better online services, and migrating the majority of applications and workflows to the cloud were seen to be some benefits of cloud flexibility. The trend towards data centre virtualisation is predicted to intensify as businesses demand…
For organisations interested in getting a good ROI in their cloud investments, it will come as no surprise that there is no universally accepted migration strategy; however, there are various ways to get more value from the process. Migration to the cloud is a holistic business change rather than just an IT adjustment, and it…
The task of transferring digital business operations to the cloud, or cloud migration, has been the focus of many businesses over the last year due to the increase in remote work. Cloud migration has been a great advantage for businesses of every size during these uncertain times as it has allowed for business continuity. But…
In this article, we’ll explore a few reasons why you should consider outsourcing your technology to a Melbourne based IT or a Managed Services Provider (MSP). In 2019, the focus on cost reduction and efficiency is putting a lot of pressure on Melbourne business. Outsourced IT often sits in two camps, where people are trying…