Why Businesses Are Hanging Up Desk Phones for Softphones

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsBusiness Telecommunications

It doesn’t seem that long ago when every office was using desk phones. They were all handsets and blinking lights – klunky at best. Those days are gone now, with most modern offices embracing softphones. They’re far more attuned to the way we work and the way we talk. If…

Why a Standardised Business Network Matters

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsMSP

Often a business network evolves over time with various additions that solve problems at the time. A bit like one of those rambling houses where extra rooms have been haphazardly built when more space was needed. A switch gets added here, a router there. The team members who added them…

4G/5G Failover: Powerful Downtime Protection

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsUncategorized

A business doesn’t get far without a reliable internet connection these days. We rely on the net for everything, so when it drops out work grinds to a fast halt. Emails, orders, team collaboration, payments – stopped in their tracks. In Queensland, storm season makes unpredictable outages a part of…

OneDrive and SharePoint: Collaborate Better

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsMicrosoft 365

OneDrive and SharePoint sit at the heart of Microsoft 365’s collaboration capabilities. They form the foundation of teamwork in businesses globally and should be a key part of your file storage and workflows. These two tools provide a secure and structured way for team members to work on projects together.…

Data Loss Prevention in Microsoft 365 Business Premium

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsData Security

Consider all the valuable information your business holds. From client details to financial records and intellectual property, a wealth of important information is stored in your digital environment. What happens if it gets lost or stolen, or even shared in the wrong place? There can be potentially serious consequences in…

An Introduction to Microsoft 365 Conditional Access

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsMicrosoft 365

If your business is on Microsoft 365, you may already be aware of the security benefits of the Business Premium Tier. With everything from communications to file sharing and project management running through 356, you want to be as secure as possible. Business Premium helps you achieve that. One of…

Microsoft Secure Score: Measure Your Security Posture

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsMicrosoft 365

There’s a lot of overwhelm when it comes to cybersecurity. It’s difficult for business owners and management teams to know what they’re doing right or where the chinks in their armour lie. It doesn’t help the anxiety levels when the threats are ever-present – whether it’s phishing or ransomware or stealing…

Intune MDM: Simplifying Device Management

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsCybersecurity

Here’s a sobering fact: if you don’t have the right controls in place, the multiple devices used by your team members become a serious security risk. Businesses today are almost completely reliant on devices, juggling laptops, phones and tablets across on-site, office and remote work. They’re all carrying sensitive data,…

Why It’s Risky to Skip Business Premium

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsMicrosoft 365

If you’re looking for a complete approach to productivity and security, Microsoft 365 Business Premium is it. This top tier of the popular software stack gives businesses of all sizes access to advanced protection tools. Tools that keep up with rapidly evolving cyber threats and help you navigate the complex…

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Why Businesses Are Hanging Up Desk Phones for Softphones

Why a Standardised Business Network Matters

4G/5G Failover: Powerful Downtime Protection

OneDrive and SharePoint: Collaborate Better

Data Loss Prevention in Microsoft 365 Business Premium

An Introduction to Microsoft 365 Conditional Access

Microsoft Secure Score: Measure Your Security Posture

Intune MDM: Simplifying Device Management

Why It’s Risky to Skip Business Premium