While Cloud is still a bit of a buzzword, it is very much becoming mainstream and marks a truly major leap forward for the average business. Before, all company data had to be stored on local devices. If you wanted to work on company documents, you had to do so on a company computer in…
Much like biological viruses, there are many ransomware threats circulating the web. Some are well known, while some are new and others are not yet known or developed. With every occurrence, the sophistication of these viruses is increasing in a multitude of ways, including how they spread and how they encrypt data. As your IT service provider,…
1. Working anywhere from any device You get the Office Web Apps with your Office 365 subscription, so you can work on your cloud files from any up-to-date Web browser on an Internet-connected computer. You don’t have to install the Office software on the computer. You also get access to Office Mobile Apps so you…
Mitigating costly new technology risks for continued stability and profitability. Contrary to what you may read, IT costs don’t necessarily have to skyrocket as your business grows. Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) just have to be more cognisant of where their technology investments are going and what they’re truly getting as return on their…
Wouldn’t you like to see a better return on your Technology investment? Are you concerned you’re not seeing value from your current IT investment? You’re not alone… 65% of technology spending does nothing more than keep the lights on. Any good IT provider should act as an extension of the business they’re servicing. More so…
You hear on the news all of the time about big cyber attacks on large corporations, and even government agencies. The trouble with this news coverage is that is suggests a distorted view of who cyber criminals are targeting. These attacks are not solely hitting large organisations. Small businesses represent a significant portion of those…
Did you know that one third of adults in New Zealand have experienced an unwanted online communication in the last year? Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally each year on 6 February and promotes the safe and positive use of digital technology. Coordinated in New Zealand by Netsafe, Safer Internet Day is an opportunity for everyone to…
Most businesses are now technology dependent. This means security concerns aren’t just worrisome to large corporate enterprises anymore, but also the neighborhood sandwich shop, the main street tax advisor, and the local non-profit. Regardless of size or type, practically any organization has valuable digital assets and data that should not be breached under any circumstances.…
For businesses, there is more to Office 365 than meets the eye. A common misconception is that Office 365 is just the web versions of Office desktop (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). In reality, it’s so much more. Office 365 is a formidable online platform for businesses – formidable because it includes so many powerful productivity apps, all…
Technology is becoming increasingly important part of our day to day lives, whether it be at home, how we do our jobs or how businesses are run. We’ve done a bit of our research and picked out what the gurus are predicting as the top trends for 2018. Trend 1: Increased focus on protecting against…