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The way we work has changed a lot in even just the last decade. There are more remote workers than ever before, and companies are largely running their most vital processes in the cloud for anywhere access.

Almost every business that uses Microsoft 365 has Microsoft Forms included as part of their subscription - but we find very few of our customers use it - or even know about it!

Cloud technology has been a driver for change in the workplace for more than a decade, and its importance was definitely experienced by many businesses in Sydney over the past year.

Some of the business technology tools that organisations have turned to in efforts to improve communications and help teams connect more efficiently are Microsoft 365 and Teams.

Microsoft 365 offers several tools that companies can use, but it’s important to understand their strengths and weaknesses before you do a full file migration.

There are a number of challenges facing Australian businesses due to the pandemic when it comes to returning to a physical office space.

Microsoft Teams and SharePoint are both applications that pack a lot of productivity and collaboration power.

While moving to a completely remote workforce during pandemic shutdown orders was a sudden change that disrupted business operations in Australia and throughout the world, the adjustment back to offices is not quite as absolute or sudden.

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only disrupted life as we know it for months, it has changed business in its wake into a new hybrid model of office and remote working. As companies return to the workplace, they’re adjusting to this new altered reality.

Images help tell a compelling story in your sales, marketing, and presentation materials. They can also be cumbersome and confusing to manage if you don’t have a good system in place.

An old favorite from Microsoft just received a new name change that impacts its SMB and home subscriptions. After debuting in 2011 and leading the cloud office transition, Office 365 has been renamed to Microsoft 365.

How many documents does your business create on a daily basis? It can really add up once you start counting all the word processing and spreadsheet files, marketing files, and emails.

Team messaging platforms have become especially popular with the growth of remote workforces. This is especially true during the changes brought about by the global pandemic, which have focused on social distancing.

Many businesses in Sydney and beyond have been on a cloud adoption mission over the last 5-10 years, as they ditch their on-premises platforms for more affordable and flexible cloud services

Many of our customers are now running the 3CX VoIP based phone system. Yealink is our recommended brand of handsets because they're 3CX certified, they're good value for money and  they've got a good range of products to suit different business needs.

Cloud security has become a major concern of those both using and providing cloud services. Data breaches are happening at an increasing rate around the world as hackers find new ways to exploit popular services, like Microsoft 365.

Through the new integration with BIM 360, AEC professionals will have the ability to collaborate from the application in real-time from anywhere in the world. They can upload project work and have it immediately accessible by other stakeholders, streamlining the process and greatly improving team coordination. A whole new world of efficiency can open up when your applications are connected and sharing real-time data.

As a way to help their Windows and Office 365 users better protect their data from malicious cyberattacks, Microsoft offers Microsoft Secure Score. This is an overall score for data security compared to a recommended Windows baseline and Office 365 controls. It’s designed to help organizations gain insight into where they stand and take advantage of suggestions for improving their score.

With an understanding of the growing threats that companies face and the challenges of blocking data breaches on multiple fronts, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has published a prioritized list of eight essential data security strategies to help businesses protect their systems against attacks.

Trying to keep teams organized and everyone on the same page is not easy. Every office has multiple priorities happening at the same time, and if you’re trying to coordinate everything by email or phone, things can easily fall through the cracks.

If you’re not taking advantage of the insights you can gain from all your data, you could not only be missing out on actionable intel about your company, you could be making the wrong decisions about how to grow your sales because you only have half of the pertinent information.

It wasn’t that long ago when creating a virtual full-scale walkthrough of a design in 3D seemed like a far off dream, but now it’s becoming ingrained in the fabric of how architects, engineers, and construction professionals handle the design and planning phases of their projects.

Microsoft 365 Business is the next evolution in Cloud-Based Business Solutions.
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A common IT problem in the construction industry is to provide fast and secure access to project files for staff working in the field.