The Business Owner’s Checklist When Buying Tech

Buying new tech

Investing in new technology for your business is no small decision. It is easy to get swayed by the latest fancy gadgets and special deals which can end up with buyer’s remorse especially when you don’t fully understand it and how it will fit into your business. Here are some key questions you need to ask and / or address before making that investment. Continue reading

People: The Human Firewall

Cyber Security

Data security and privacy is not just a concern for large companies as it is crucial item for every business to consider. Imagine a scenario where a simple slip-up with sensitive information could lead to significant financial loss, damage to your reputation and / or  legal issues. This can be scary, but do not worry, because you can safeguard your business by turning your employees into human firewalls. Here are some ways on how to do this: Continue reading

Are You Lost in The Cybersecurity Jungle: Don’t Go Unprepared!

Cyber Security Jungle

Cybersecurity is like a jungle: a sprawling, bewildering landscape that businesses find hard to explore. As an IT Provider, we understand the uncertainty that comes with trying to navigate the complex world of cybersecurity. The jungle is vast, with threats hidden in the undergrowth if you set anything up incorrectly and the path to safety (and compliance) is not clear. Continue reading

When Your IT Goes Wrong, Who Do You Call?

IT support - who do you call?

It is late on a Friday afternoon, and you have just sat down to focus on an important project that is due. You then notice your internet connection is not working, the printer on the other side of the office starts beeping with an error, a pop-up appears on your computer saying your antivirus subscription needs to be renewed and you remember you forgot to look at the backup failure message from last week. Continue reading

Have You Had Issues Emailing Certain People Recently?

 

Have you been having issues emailing certain people recently? Google, Yahoo and some other providers have been implementing extra security features to their email servers recently. This causes problems when people email them if the senders have not implemented certain features for their domain. Continue reading

Be Wary When Scanning QR Codes As New Scams Emerge

Qishing

You can find QR codes are everywhere these days, on restaurant menus, in shops, flyers and posters. QR codes are convenient and easy to use and you can easily scan them with your smartphone camera to go to a website, a coupon, a video or some other online content. Continue reading

Is It Time To Upgrade Your Internet Router?

Modern router

Have you noticed your internet experience declining recently, do you have bad wireless coverage throughout your office or concerned about the security of your network? If so, it may be time for an upgrade. Continue reading

Internet Redundancy / Failover

Network Redundancy / Failover

In today’s digital age, businesses cannot operate without a reliable internet connection. However, recent events, such as last years Optus outage, have shown us the potential risks of relying on a single network source. Continue reading

Stop Using Outdated Operating Systems

Upgrade your OS ASAP

Most people know they should not be using an outdated operating system such as Windows 7 or 8.1. But they believe that as long as you avoid visiting shady websites and refrain from clicking on suspicious links or emails, there is no harm! Continue reading