Technology Success

Not all IT service providers stress security as much as they need to. This not only leaves their own firm at risk it can leave their customers at risk as well.

Mobile use for work has gone beyond being a convenience to being vital to today’s WFH based environments. This means a formalized BYOD policy is more important than ever

Microsoft Small Business Server 2011 (SBS 2011) was released in December 2010 and has been incredibly reliable since then. But all good things come to an end and in January 2020, SBS 2011 reached "End of Life".

Do you have slow computers in your office that take ages to start up and that slow to a crawl whenever there's more than 1 or 2 apps running?

Have you noticed a problem with any of your email newsletters or CRM messages getting blocked recently? Or perhaps you’ve had a problem receiving email from a customer and having it go straight to a quarantine or junk folder?

The new normal for almost all of our customers is to have at least 50% of their employees now working from home. For many, it's over 80% (Netcare for example).
Given the immediate rush to move everyone to some sort of remote working arrangement has passed, the next priority is to circle back around and make sure that our rapid introduction of work-from-home solutions hasn't compromised our business security.

Keeping up with the latest technologies can be very difficult, but there are two technologies that should definitely not be ignored, as they will have a significant impact on the way a lot of businesses operate in the next ten years – 5G and AI.

NetCare wish to reassure our customers that business will continue as normal. We remain fully open and will continue to supply goods and services as we have in the past with a few work practice adjustments

Cloud solutions have steadily been taking over as the main way that businesses access data and processes. This transformation has been particularly empowering for small businesses by lowering the cost of entry for productivity tools and enabling more collaborative and mobile workflows.

Firms adopting and making best use of new technology trends in the AEC industries are the ones that have the best chance of gaining a competitive advantage over their competition. NetCare provides a “whole solution” approach to stay digitally advanced while also keeping your infrastructure protected.

Your IT infrastructure needs regular proactive maintenance to ensure it’s running efficiently and that no major problems go unaddressed. Businesses are so reliant on technology for nearly every area of their operations, that when your IT goes down, so does your business, which can mean devastating consequences to your bottom line.

Weak or stolen passwords account for 81% of hacking-related data breaches.
While companies typically understand the problem with weak passwords, often they leave the issue unaddressed or aren’t sure how to handle it.

Most people can easily identify with the need to protect your business premises or vehicles from peril, because being without either would put your company’s well-being at a significant risk. But, what about your IT infrastructure?

If you're an international company with a Sydney office who is looking for a local professional IT service provider, there are three main factors you need to consider:Technical SkillsBusiness AwarenessTrust

Moving your IT systems to a new location can be very stressful, and it doesn't always run smoothly. Having experience helping Sydney based businesses with IT relocation, we've put together a checklist to help ensure your move is not dampened by technical hiccups, delays and failures.

A quick 5 step business guide to changing your IT provider – from what questions you should be asking, to reviewing your service levels, preparing for change over day and follow-up review meetings.

Why your business should be stepping away from an ad hoc, "call us when you have a problem" approach to IT support, and start realising the benefits of a partnering with a managed IT service provider.

Read the latest article from NetCare Managing Director Darryl McAllister discussing turning the necessity of cyber security compliance into a true competitive edge for your business, as published in the Western Sydney Access.

Manufacturer, processor, RAM, hard drive, operating system, physical size - there’s a lot to consider when trying to choose the right PC for your business. The most important question to ask is: What is the PC going to be used for? The answer to this will greatly reduce your choices.

NetCare Managing Director Darryl McAllister reflects on panellist predictions from Lead Your Industry's CEO Forum to discuss the vision of technology success in 2019 for Sydney-based businesses.

When looking for Office 365 support, it's important to choose a Microsoft Partner with a cloud competency.