Decoding the cloud
When the cloud was first taking off, I remember having many conversations with friends and family who seemed dumbfounded by the concept. “I really don’t understand the cloud, like, where is the USB stick?” “Where is the data being stored if not on my computer or an...
5 Reasons to Move to Hybrid Cloud
Every day, the business world becomes more unpredictable. That’s why business leaders are looking for greater certainty and control, wherever they can find it. They need options for wrestling back control over their technology to better manage their costs and risk –...
Hybrid Cloud with CustomTec
Hybrid cloud is the infrastructure choice of modern digital businesses. It offers the secure control, reliable performance, and predictable costs they need to power their business forward in uncertain business conditions. Here at CustomTec, we have an industry-first...
Keys to improving IT efficiency and cost-effectiveness for the modern enterprise
Infrastructure simplicity, consistency, and flexibility –the keys to improving IT efficiency and cost-effectiveness for the modern enterprise New applications, exponential data growth, tightening budgets and ever-increasing security threats demand that businesses...
Supporting Business As Usual (BAU) during COVID-19
Social distancing, elbow bumping and working from home – how the workplace is disrupted due to COVID-19 With social norms changing thanks to COVID-19, it’s happening more often - that awkward moment when you lean in to greet a colleague with a handshake, and...
Securing your digital workplace with Cisco
I was delighted to host our monthly Security Lunch and learn event this week, at Cisco’s beautiful office in North Sydney. Our guests and presenters shared their experiences, and together we explored the fascinating and often terrifying world of Cyber security. I’d...
Microsoft 2018 – Inspire
Most of us during our working life have been exposed to Microsoft products in one way or another, yes, even our Apple friends. So it was with great anticipation that I attended my first ever Microsoft Inspire in Las Vegas last month, and it was absolutely massive,...
Digital Disruption and the Modern Workplace
What’s happening with Digital Disruption and Transformation? Digital disruption is all around us right now. Every day in the news, we hear about disruptive companies with innovations and new business models that are challenging the conventional way of doing things....
The business impact of Digital Disruption Neccessary evil or unexpected opportunity
How will Digital Disruption affect your business over the next 3 years? This question usually sparks interesting conversations with everyone involved in business and results in a myriad of different responses. Digital Disruption could be an opportunity or a threat. Or...
5 in 5 with Peter
Meet the team – Peter Baker Heading up the ServiceNow team at CustomTec, Peter Baker knows that businesses have to change to survive in the digital world. Digital strategies are common – but the approach to digital varies significantly. Peter and his team work with...
Take Advantage of the “Security Opportunity”
Take Advantage of the “Security Opportunity” One thing is for certain: businesses will spend more money and be more focused on digital security this year than in previous years, and next year should see further increases. Instead of looking at...
5 in 5 with Chris
Meet the team – Chris How did you get into IT? My father was the IT Manager for the Australian Stock Exchange and from about 9 I had a computer at home. I remember it was an IBM with a small 8 inch screen and I learnt the DOS operating system...
Cisco Live Conference
Last month I had the pleasure of attending the annual Cisco Live conference in Melbourne. This was the fourth year I’ve been to the conference and with over 7,000 participants; it’s one of the biggest and best events on the Australian IT...
5-in-5 with Reza Nashvi
Meet the team – Reza Nashvi 5 questions in 5 minutes 1. How did you get into IT? As a child, I always liked computers. I loved playing games and can remember playing with old computers. At school, I was good at math so I was drawn to IT and the more I learned about...
New Privacy Law Changes – How will your business be impacted?
It’s no surprise that cyber security has become headline material for mainstream media over the past few years. The impact of ransomware and major data breaches is widespread causing enormous financial loss to organisations and even putting some out of business. The...
Does Good Security Impact Business Productivity
You are running a busy, successful business. All things being well, customers are calling, employees are engaged and productive and, most importantly, the CFO is happy. The next minute, your IT estate is down, with all of your technical designs, financial information...
Best Business Computing in the Cloud Age: Key Considerations for Migrating to Managed IT Services in Sydney
Cloud computing has truly revolutionised how we do business, forever altering the paradigms that apply to everything from paying wages to developing new software. But success in the cloud is not simply a case of migrating every last business system away from the...
Why Network Monitoring is Vital for SME’s IT Services in Sydney
Revolutions in computing and mobility have created some huge workloads for providers of IT services in Sydney, especially at SMEs. One area that can really help reduce the overall workload for IT departments is monitoring of your networks. So, if you’re having to add...
Can a 24/7 Help Desk from an IT Support Company in Sydney Save Your Business?
There are many benefits to IT support in Sydney providing a 24/7 helpdesk for your firm, even if you have an IT department already. Many small businesses do not have a dedicated IT specialist, but if they do, it is a small team trying to troubleshoot problems, carry...
Do You Need IT Services in Sydney to Specify Disasters?
When you contemplate the disasters that could befall your company, do you think you can list every eventuality? Perhaps you should contact an IT services provider in Sydney to put your mind at rest, as they will be experts who are well versed in every type of disaster...
