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25/11/2019
6 reasons your small business needs the cloud
25/11/2019

Cloud has taken over technology world by storm. By next year, more than 80 percent of all business workloads are expected to be moved to the cloud. If you're still hesitant about moving your small business operations online or wondering what exactly the benefits would be, keep reading. We are breaking down 6 reasons the cloud can help take your business to the next level.

25/11/2019
25/11/2019
Mobile tech: 1 concern, 1 benefit and 1 question you MUST consider before deploying
25/11/2019

Government employees who use mobile devices can be more productive than ever before. But that doesn’t mean they’re taking advantage of available tech.

25/11/2019
21/10/2019
Five digital transformation tips for HR
21/10/2019

 IT departments have long been the focus of digital transformation efforts, with business leaders expecting them both to innovate themselves, as well as drive transformation across other business departments. But sometimes, other departments like Finance, HR and Marketing can be left behind in these initiatives, and can risk missing out on time-saving tools and software.

21/10/2019
21/10/2019
4 Risks of Not Upgrading to Windows 10
21/10/2019

If you’re still running Windows 7 or Windows 8, you could be vulnerable to a range of risks. That’s because Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 7 way back in January 2015, and its extended support will end in January 2020. Additionally, Microsoft discontinued mainstream support for Windows 8 in January 2018, and will end extended support in January 2023. 

21/10/2019
21/10/2019
Education Technology And The Shift In How We Learn
21/10/2019

Now that the school year is weeks away from kicking off, the media is reflecting the current trends in learning, pedagogy and the classroom. The focus of many articles is on smart classrooms, technological trends and artificial intelligence used today in education. The way technology is being adopted within pedagogy and learning has been an expanding business model which has thoroughly affected the culture of education, from the many businesses which employ online tools to check for plagiarism to those businesses which establish tutoring for students of all ages to those businesses which offer courses in preparation for professional exams.

21/10/2019
25/09/2019
What Windows Server 2008 end-of-life means for you
25/09/2019

Microsoft has announced that it will end extended support for Windows 2008 and 2008 R2 on 14 January 2020. That means no more security updates or bug fixes, which could leave your data vulnerable to cyberattacks and other security breaches.

25/09/2019
25/09/2019
Is your device fleet protected against data breaches?
25/09/2019

Global data breaches are becoming more frequent and more expensive. At the same time, device fleets are expanding as employees demand the latest mobile tools. If not appropriately protected, your device fleet can be a chink in your cybersecurity armour that hackers can exploit to gain access to your network.

25/09/2019
25/09/2019
IT Trends of the Future That Are Worth Paying Attention to Today
25/09/2019

very year, the Future Today Institute publishes a report on the IT trends of the future, which will affect various sectors of the economy. In 2019, the number of innovations mentioned in the forecast almost doubled compared with the previous year. Technologies are being developed faster and faster. In order for your business to keep up, you’ll want to pay attention to the latest IT trends. What innovations in the field of IT will be in demand in 2020 and how to apply the IT trends of the future to business development today?

25/09/2019
28/08/2019
How 2019 trends anticipate 2020's worries
28/08/2019

We’ve all seen countless estimates and predictions of what to expect in 2020. Now that we are nearly two decades into this century and in close proximity from the year 2020, we can take a look at what we’ve seen in 2019 so far and finally begin to predict more accurately some of the cybersecurity threats we will likely be facing in healthcare in 2020 and beyond.

28/08/2019
28/08/2019
The ultimate Windows 10 cheat sheet
28/08/2019

Windows 10 is the best operating system that's come along from Microsoft in a long time. It's a shape-shifter that changes its interface depending upon whether you're using a traditional computer or a touch-based one. It undoes the damage wrought by Windows 8, including eliminating the awkward Charms bar and bringing back the long-mourned Start menu. A lot more has changed as well, with a default browser called Edge, the integration of the Cortana digital assistant, links to Microsoft’s cloud-based OneDrive cloud storage service and plenty more.

28/08/2019
28/08/2019
Bringing your firm into the future of work
28/08/2019

There’s no doubt the future of work is still evolving, employers need to adapt to the changes that have already taken hold in workplaces around the country, changes that can make or break recruitment and retention efforts.

28/08/2019
16/07/2019
Government data hacks – and what they can teach us
16/07/2019

The government holds a range of data under its control, and this is both necessary and concerning to some. According to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), “Much of the information that government holds is personal information about individuals or businesses.” This information helps provide online services, develop policy, deliver benefits and regulate businesses.

16/07/2019
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