Windows 7 user? Why you desperately need to upgrade
According to NetMarketShare’s January 2018 data, 42.39% of users are still using Windows 7, even though on January 13, 2015 Microsoft discontinued mainstream support for Windows 7. This meant that they no longer provided non-critical security updates, design changes or complimentary support for the operating system to end users. Now the discontinuation of extended support […]
How to create a strong password that’s easy to remember (with examples)
It goes without saying that a strong password is important for your on and offline security—both at home and at work (especially given the new Australian data notification legislation put in place earlier this year, which could see businesses and other organisations fined up to $1.8million for data breaches, unauthorised access to personal information and […]
What is AWS (Amazon Web Services) and How Can Your Business Benefit?
What is Amazon Web Services Amazon Web Services, or AWS, is a secure cloud services platform that offers computing power, database storage, content delivery, deployment tools and other functionality solutions that can increase your businesses flexibility and reliability while maintaining agility, lowering your IT costs, and scaling your applications. From data warehousing to deployment tools, […]
How To Remove Companies Who Can Access Your Facebook Profile
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook has now listed all the companies that you have given access to your profile information in one convenient location. You might have taken a Facebook quiz, or logged in via Facebook connect instead of creating a new account on a website, or even given a company […]
What Is A Virtual CIO & How Can It Help Reduce Costs and Achieve Greater Competitive Advantage?
Iron Man, aka Tony Stark, wouldn’t be able to do half the incredible things he does without his artificial intelligence system named J.A.R.V.I.S. J.A.R.V.I.S. is forward-thinking, always assessing the risks, prepared for when disaster strikes and essential to Iron Man’s success. What if your business had a J.A.R.V.I.S.? What if you had someone guiding you […]
Exciting New Announcements from Apple in the World of Education
Lots of exciting new announcements from Apple, particularly in the world of education! Here’s the highlight reel: iPad Apple launched a new 9.7″ iPad now compatible with Apple Pencil and designed for powerful AR applications to bring out the creative genius of every kid + a whopping 200,000 apps made for education! The new 9.7″ […]
How to improve workplace collaboration with Microsoft Teams
A few years ago now Microsoft were faced with the decision of either buying Slack or developing a new product of their own that would beat out the competition. However the idea that Slack could dethrone Office 365 is quickly dwindling as Microsoft have found their place in the corporate world. Early this month, March […]
How To Protect Yourself Against Email Attacks
With the Australian Governments introduction of the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme on February 22nd 2018, it is now more important than ever to protect yourself against all forms of attacks. An incident at a KFC franchisee highlights that even the most seasoned IT professional can fall victim to a phishing attack, reported IT News on […]
Cloud Managed Services: What are the benefits of moving your IT infrastructure to a managed cloud
More and more organisations are moving to the cloud! The Commonwealth Bank just announced that they are moving their human resources and payroll to the cloud. The company announced two years ago that it would replace its existing on-premises Oracle PeopleSoft platform with a cloud-based human resources solution. Last week it sent its Australian operations […]
What You Need To Know About The New Data Breach Laws
As of February 22nd 2018, privacy breaches can no longer be hidden from the public. The Australia Government has introduced the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme under the Privacy Amendment Act 2017. The new scheme means businesses with a turnover of $3million or more are required to notify individuals whose personal information has been involved in […]