When asking the question, “Have you got an Information Technology Roadmap?”, we are asking how important your IT infrastructure is to your business. We hope that as the security landscape evolves, and new threats continue to arise, that you are taking your business and your computer network seriously. Doing so can help you stay ahead of…
Cyber Security has always been an important factor in the IT landscape, but of late this has become even more apparent. We all know someone who has fallen victim to a phishing attack or scam, either personally or in a business capacity. The purpose of these attacks ranges from password theft through to ransomware and…
Technology continually evolves, and with each year that passes, technology evolves faster and further. In 2023, topics like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and augmented reality seem to dominate the technology conversation, but all of these areas are underpinned by the location and availability of the data which feeds them. That’s probably a reasonable definition of ‘Cloud’:…
We are all aware of the impacts of cybercrime on people and businesses in Aotearoa. Indeed, it is a regular topic of this column but I make no apology for raising it once again. According to Cert NZ, the average number of cyber incident reports per quarter is 2191 resulting in an average direct financial…
Ronald Reagan may very well have said that the most terrifying words in the English language were “I’m from the government and I’m here to help”, but believe me there are many government agencies out there providing fantastic tools, advice, and services for small and medium sized businesses. Real, tangible, and valuable help. In last…
It is important that businesses understand their responsibilities regarding any personal information they hold. According to the Privacy Act 2020, personal information is defined as any recorded information about an identifiable individual. If you have records that contain information such as name, date of birth, email address, bank account details, financial information, employment history and…
I’m going to say it as it is. If you’re operating a business, no matter what size, you should not be using any version of Microsoft Office with a number other than 365. You should also not be using a Personal Home or Family version of Microsoft 365. There are multiple versions of Microsoft 365…
Our thoughts go out to all those who have been affected in the recent cyclonic events and our thanks to those incredible folk who are involved in the response and recovery efforts. The work will continue long after Gabrielle has exited the headlines. Friends, family, friends we have not yet met, and businesses who have…
Productivity is a key aspect of modern business, and technology has played a major role in helping organisations achieve their goals. IT (Information Technology) has revolutionised the way we work, allowing us to accomplish more in less time and with fewer resources. In this article, we will explore how IT can be used to improve…
Green IT can be defined as the practice of environmentally sustainable and responsible computing. It involves not only being aware of the effect the operation of the physical components in an IT infrastructure has on the environment, but also involves the supply chain from the purchase to the disposal of those devices at end of…