Posted on April 15, 2018
What will the networks of the future look like? The IT industry’s relentless pace of innovation makes predictions difficult, but here are five key trends to watch. 1. Intent-based networking Intent-based networking was a major theme of the CiscoLive conference in Melbourne in March 2018. The concept…
Posted on April 13, 2018
Networks in Australia are experiencing rapid growth, thanks to the convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT). In the next two decades, Australia will see an increase in appliance connectivity through IoT. The facilitation of this technology will see more and more devices seeking an internet connection. Additionally,…
Posted on March 20, 2018
According to recent studies, more than 4,000 ransomware attacks happen daily, infecting around 30,000 - 50,000 devices every month. So it’s fair to say that these ransomware attacks, along with their exponential increase over previous years, is now of epidemic proportions. There are many steps you can…
Posted on March 15, 2018
At the end of February, new laws were enacted in Australia regarding the mandatory notification of data breaches. With large company fines, as well as substantial individual fines for non-compliance, understanding these changes need to be a top priority for every company in Australia. Whilst the changes…
Posted on March 13, 2018
In Australia, the clock is ticking for companies relying on ISDN. They will soon be forced to find alternative solutions as the ageing technology is retired. NBN Co has announced that ISDN will no longer be be available for purchase by new customers from 30 June 2018. It will progressively be disconnected…
Posted on February 14, 2018
Backing up data is one of the most important ways of protecting your company, its operations and functions. There are many different ways of doing this and various types of backup. We examine the three main varieties—full, incremental and differential backups—as well as the advantages, disadvantages…
Posted on February 05, 2018
There are many advantages to using cloud storage. Generally it’s the less expensive, safer option, and has the advantage of both flexibility and connectivity. However, there are pitfalls if it’s not managed properly. Here are some of the most common mistakes made when using cloud-based storage and more…
Posted on February 02, 2018
An organisation is always going to encounter unexpected events. Whether it be a fire, cyberattack or the sudden loss of strategic personnel, it’s crucial to ensure your business is able to survive. Through careful continuity planning, business are able to build substantial resilience, giving them…
Posted on February 01, 2018
The world of customer engagement is changing, with virtual experiences allowing companies to deliver messages in ways never before thought imaginable. In some cases, VR is giving businesses across all sectors the opportunity to take customers on a journey, a virtual ride or straight into the cockpit…
Posted on January 22, 2018
Vocus Communications is in the process of upgrading our core domestic infrastructure to support the early customer demand for Australia Singapore Cable (“ASC”), as the project’s ready for service date draws closer. The planned upgrade is designed to deliver an additional 8TBps of capacity across the…