#Business Tech
How hiring remote developers is changing the digital industry
There’s been perhaps no better time to take advantage of what the rise in remote work can offer your business…
Automation: The business essential as Australia’s economy rebuilds
A year into the pandemic, we can clearly see how automation has allowed businesses to not only continue, but in many cases accelerate…
5 ways your business could benefit from open source technology
Here are five reasons why open source technologies are beneficial for businesses looking to stay competitive in digital transformation…
Want the productivity of your enterprise to soar in 2019-20? Embracing new financial technologies can help
Finalised your year-end activity for the 2019 financial year and contemplating the business’s prospects as the dawn of a new decade approaches? As stagnant wage growth and lacklustre consumer sentiment continue to put the brakes on economic growth in Australia, finding efficiency gains has never been more important, for local enterprises that hope to survive […]
Why small-to-medium sized businesses should consider global cloud providers
By Lionel Legros, Asia-Pacific Director at OVH We are living in an era of cloud adoption. A 2019 study on Australia’s cloud market reveals that cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) is growing considerably, with market spend expected to reach $1.3 billion by 2022. Yet despite this growth and a growing awareness of the benefits of the cloud, providers […]
Agility: a business strategy
Byline: Brad Newton, DocuSign, VP APAC We’re in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution, marked by extraordinary technological advances. For businesses it can sometimes feel like a bumpy road, but you really can do more than just hold on for the ride. Through economic downturn, industry upheaval, changing customer preferences or technological transformation, businesses […]
Password security big issue for Aussies
The LastPass by LogMeIn Global Password Security Report surveyed over 43,000 businesses and individuals, revealing: Each of us shares six passwords with our co-workers – if one of those passwords is hacked, every employee that has that password can be compromised. 50 per cent of users don’t create different passwords for work and personal accounts Another LastPass survey […]
Launching an IT business: mistakes to avoid
Running an IT business has the potential to be a demanding and time consuming task. By avoiding some common mistakes, you can position your business to achieve the sales and profits you’re looking for. When launching an IT business it can be difficult to know which decisions will best help you hit the ground running. Unfortunately, first time businesses owners in the […]
Is Australia’s slow response to new tech and strategies impacting digital businesses?
Tech start-ups, by definition, are tied to the latest developments in software and technology. Usually, these companies are on the cutting edge of the market, trying to position themselves ahead of the competition by embracing the latest technology. This technology may allow an up-and-coming business to develop the latest chart-topping app, or create the newest […]
Windows 10: What’s New?
Windows 10 is Microsoft’s new Operating System, which was designed as a reaction to the poor reception Windows 8 got in the marketplace. Windows 8 was apparently planned without much thought toward consumer and application developer response. It was a completely new version of the Windows Operating System although it is very similar to Windows […]
$49bn Benefits for tech-savvy small businesses
According to recent PwC analysis commissioned by Google, SMEs have the potential to access an additional $49.2bn in output over the next 10 years by making better use of technology. Commenting on the $49.2bn figure outlined in the Small Business: Digital Growth report, PwC economics partner, Jeremy Thorpe said “that’s how much the Federal Government […]
Phone monitoring: Things to consider when purchasing spy software
Adding spy software to someone’s phone is legal as long as you have legal ownership over the person’s phone to which you’re adding the software or app.
How modern is your IT?
For decades if not centuries, work has been a place you go. You went to the factory, to the mine or even the field. Work is still at a specific location for some – but for an increasing number of people, it can now take place virtually anywhere.
Back up against disaster once and for all
Backing up business data is one of those tasks that many people know they should be doing but often gets put to the bottom of the business owner’s priority list.
Younger business owners flock to social media
The majority of small business owners under 40 believe embracing social media and technology can give them an advantage over big business.
Forecasting for the future: the importance of capacity planning for SMBs
Owning and running your SMB can be challenging and rewarding in equal parts. And, when you’re staring down a period of significant business growth, the excitement and the nervousness can be greater than ever.
Aussie manufacturing in dire straits?
For those businesses willing to innovate – willing to do things a little differently – 3D printing represents an undeniable opportunity.
mCommerce allowing for a smoother customer experience
Technology has come a long way, creating a wave of new opportunities for small business. The latest trend in technology is mCommerce, and one expert is taking a look at how it allows SMBs to create a smoother experience for their customers.
A lesson in cloud basics for SMBs
Although cloud technology has existed for decades, a recent Sage survey found less than 30 percent of small business owners understand what the cloud is. Here’s a lesson in the basics.
Using managed services to get a handle on IT costs
For businesses looking to make or save money, there’s no shortage of technologies ready to help. Just as important as the technologies themselves however, is how they’re delivered.
How mid-sized businesses can make smart decisions on technology
The IT transformation currently occurring in the market isn’t just impacting the big end of town. Mid-sized businesses are also seeing unprecedented data growth, making it essential they make smart decisions about technology now.
Ten business technology trends for 2012
Verizon has put together a list of 10 technology trends for 2012, predicting the connections between people, machines and their environments will shape the way small businesses work.