IT Management articles

Running a small business in the suburbs of Melbourne may seem a mile away from the corporate buildings that dominate our CBD skyline. You frequently work long hours, often driving in heavy traffic through endless 'big builds' and worrying about cash flow. It's understandable to think you are not a target for cyber crooks looking for their next victim. The media is full of stories of large companies like Medibank and Optus being attacked, not ...

The rising cost of living, supply change issues, and a downturn in consumer sentiment are hitting businesses and individuals hard. And running a small business in Melbourne is not immune from economic pressures as we recover from the pandemic. Whether you're a cafe along Flinders Lane, an accounting firm in Williamstown, or a retail store in Armadale, finding a path to small business success can be challenging. However, recent advancements in technology have created a ...

It's easy to forget how connected we are both at home and at work. As you leave your car in the station car park and jump on the 7.04 a.m. train to Parliament, you'll likely have already used a handful of cloud-based apps to start your working day - anything from Google Suite to Slack. With the rapid pace of change across digital workplaces, the risk of cyber threats continues to escalate. Poor cybersecurity hygiene ...

Australians held their breath last month, captivated by the Matildas advancing to the semi-finals at the World Cup. We all watched in awe as their strong defence showed how structured routines are essential for success. Likewise, cybersecurity requires robust defence to protect your digital assets. As you know, defenders block the opponent's advances, intercept passes, and secure the team's territory. In cybersecurity, firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems act as the defensive line, intercepting and ...

Where is the future of work? Is it fully remote? Is it 100% in the office? Or is it Hybrid? Talking to our clients, it doesn’t appear there is one definitive answer. It’s a matter of what works for your business and client base. We’ll take you through what some of our clients are doing and what are some key considerations to ensure your business has a productive workforce. Can technologies support a hybrid work ...

Not a month goes by without the clear and present danger of another cyberattack on an Australian business. In the last few weeks, millions of Australians have had their data stolen by hackers attacking Latitude Financial.  Many Aussies would be surprised to learn that Latitude Financial held sensitive documents dating as far back as 2005 from the previous owner, GE Capital Finance.  Simple, interest-free purchases made at The Good Guys or JB Hi-Fi have now ...

Have you heard of Bankcard? Before VISA and MasterCard, Bankcard was Australia's answer to credit cards. Bankcard dominated the credit card space for several years, with over five million customers at its peak in 1984.  But in 1986, a dispute arose between the major banks on whether to include Bankcard in their introduction of EFTPOS. At the time, several banks were actively promoting MasterCard leading to the start of Bankcard's demise.  The banks' withdrawal of ...

I'm sure this always happens to you as it does to me. Your father-in-law sends you an email. He has been out that morning off Mornington, fishing. He's "bagged out" on whiting and snapper and wants to share his haul with you. So in his email, he tells you to check out the attached photo.  Except the attachment is missing.  Always.  So you go back and forth until he works out how to attach an ...

Managing IT costs is crucial for businesses of all sizes. As technology continues to play an increasingly important role in daily operations, investing heavily in IT infrastructure and security measures can be tempting. However, excessive spending on IT can quickly drain a business's resources, leaving little room for growth and innovation. To strike the right balance between cost reduction and data security, companies need to adopt effective strategies that can help reduce IT costs while ...

A quick peek around your home office will uncover a range of gadgets and tech purchases made over the last few years. When we were all stuck at home, you may have invested in new Apple AirPods, upgraded your TV or finally set up your desk with a second monitor to avoid hunching over and squinting at your tiny laptop screen. Perhaps you even put a TV in your home office to watch the footy ...