Cyber Security – The Risks and what you can do by Chris Curran – IT Centre Ransomware threats are on the rise globally, and Cyber Security is the buzzword now for anyone even here in New Zealand. Not only is there a very real threat present for businesses large or small, it is also now your responsibility to ensure that […]
Microsoft 365 – More than Just Email Written by: Peter Marshall, Voicecom If you have Microsoft 365 for business, we want to make sure you’re making the most of it. You’re already paying for the subscription so why not take advantage of a whole suite of integrated applications that can streamline your workflows? While remote work has been a key […]
Rugged tech on the go. Written by: Mark Ternent, GTB IT Solutions High-quality and price-competitive rugged devices So much of what we do requires technology and the demand for robust equipment in Otago / Southland businesses is even greater with people constantly on the move for work. If you’re looking for a range of fully rugged tablets, laptops or handheld […]
Transparency in Tech By Rick Clement & Andrew Scott Working remotely has brought many challenges as well as silver linings to the way we now do business. We reached out to some of our valued customers to find out what they found challenging, and what tech they used to “fix” those challenges. Here are some key phrases we heard that […]
How to Reduce Cybersecurity Risk Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover Written by: Mark Ternent, GTB IT Solutions Cyber-attacks are swiftly accelerating globally and close to home here in Southland/Otago with SME’s continuing to be a target. Investing a few minutes thinking about how to reduce your cybersecurity risk is well worth it. Cybercriminals look for vulnerabilities which is why your […]
VoIP Security issues you need to be aware of before considering VoIP By Jim Carroll Times used to be simpler when phone lines were just that, but today there are more and more companies in the Southland/Otago regions moving to the more complicated VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) system for their phone lines. This is in part due to advances […]
Local Technology, Nationwide Big-business quality IT for SME’s The IT Alliance are a group of nationwide partners that banded together to offer businesses high-quality, flexible support with a local touch. They are small enough to feel part of your team but backed by a bigger organisation and network of support. It doesn’t matter if your located in the Southland / […]
Proactive vs Reactive IT management How a proactive approach can save you money and mitigate risk Written by: Phil Strang – Technology Partners Do you find yourself so caught up in other areas of your business that you tend to only manage your IT when things go wrong or it becomes an absolute must? This is called reactive IT Management. […]
Strengthen your password policy The simple why and how of passwords for Kiwi SMEs. Small to medium size kiwi businesses are increasingly being targeted by unscrupulous hackers, and cyber-criminals which often leads to loss of confidential data, intellectual property and can result in considerable business disruption. Poor password security is one of the key methods these cyber-criminals use to gain […]
Managing Your Staff Remotely. Written by: Delia Gill How to Make the Most Out of Working From Home! Due to recent world events, most people have now had the opportunity to try out working remotely in one way or another, especially those who work from Otago/Southland. It’s also been an opportunity to test out our IT systems when working from home […]