It is becoming increasingly clear that the majority of SMB IT decision-makers see the benefits of migrating to the cloud, with many also planning to expand IT services used and supported by the cloud in the coming years. Gartner predicts that in 2017 public cloud services spending will reach AUD$6.5 billion. In the delivery of […]
The importance of having well-functioning IT systems that support business processes has pushed cybersecurity up the priority lists of businesses around the world. They realise the impact of technology outages can be significant financial and reputational loss. While attention has traditionally focused on blocking threats such as viruses and worms, it’s now shifting to the […]
Supporting female entrepreneurs means physically breaking the glass ceiling with a jackhammer, not just talking about it, writes Christie Whitehill, founder of the Tech Ready Program. Female entrepreneurs are fighting back. Over the last 10 years and more, the global economy combined with the progress of technology has fostered an extremely healthy environment for entrepreneurs […]
WannaCryptor, dubbed “WannaCry” in the media, has been one of the biggest cybersecurity stories in 2017. Leveraging the leaked US National Security Agency (NSA) exploit EternalBlue, the malware spread across the globe at an unprecedented scale and speed for a piece of ransomware. In fact, such fast-spreading malware of any kind has not been seen for […]
In this digital era, most businesses rely on online processes and applications as the backbone of their operations. Manual and paper-based procedures are dwindling as automated and computer-based systems take their place. This increasing digitisation is making businesses more efficient and streamlined, but it also comes with risks that need to be mitigated. Recently, one […]
You’ve decided to breathe fresh air into your business and drag it into the 21st century. Though rolling out new software can be a difficult process, it is well worth the effort if it means you can do business faster and smarter. Your business’s productivity is set to soar and we all know what that means […]
When it comes to technology, most of us find it hard to resist ditching the old to make way for the new! But what do we do with our old gadgets? Do they find their way to an e-waste heaven, or are they making a mountain of old computers, tablets, and power leads in the […]
Organisations are facing a dilemma. On the one hand, everyone is looking to adopt new technologies and enjoy the business advantages they bring. On the other, we all need to keep ourselves safe, matching technology adoption with best practice cybersecurity. As a result, many organisations find themselves struggling to give users fast and effortless access […]
Ever since computers became vital business tools, organisations have faced a constant battle when it comes to IT security. Viruses, worms and other malware types have caused increasing disruption and losses as their sophistication and capabilities have risen. Fast forward to 2017, and one of the most feared types of cyber attack is ransomware. Designed […]
A common symptom of the 21st century is the reliance on a digital productivity tools…often to the point where the users become inefficient. Sound like an oxymoron? Recent research by Nitro shows Australians aged 18 to 25 (Gen Y) are over-reliant on email, apps, social media and cloud technology, and thus new productivity pitfalls are emerging. The research found specifically that nearly nine […]
