Enable your business to thrive in a disruptive world
In today’s digital world where most businesses operate online and data breaches are becoming more common, digital trust has become a valuable commodity for those companies that earn it. This phenomenon – where trust has become the currency by which businesses differentiate themselves from others – is starting to change the way businesses look at […]
The Benefits of an IT Assessment
As technology progresses companies from all industries are becoming more and more financially invested in their IT ecosystem. We rely on it daily for every business function you could think of. It makes sense then that time, energy and capital go into keeping our IT secure and operational. It also makes sense to regularly inspect […]
Managing Your IT Budget in 2024 and Beyond
As your business evolves, managing your IT budget becomes more complicated and involved. To many, it’s a painful administration process that leads to a lot of hair-pulling, especially in today’s tricky business environment. We’re here to save your hair and help you control that IT budget! Whether you’re a private company or a public sector […]
Become a Microsoft Teams Power User
Anyone who has been following Smile IT knows what a big fan we are of Microsoft Teams. An office communication juggernaut, Teams streamlines internal and external interactions and is an immense boost to productivity. Teams may be an easy program to get the hang of, but behind the ease-of-use lurks a feature-rich giant. We’re going […]
What is a Chief Security Officer?
The role of the Chief Security Officer, or CSO, is growing in importance in Australia. Once reserved for large corporate organisations, today businesses of all sizes are starting to incorporate this role. It’s a sign of the importance of online security, and the growing hyper vigilance around keeping business data secure. We’re going to dive […]
Cybersecurity Framework: The Importance of NIST
In terms of cyber security and staying safe online, it’s a jungle out there. Phishing scams are increasing exponentially while ‘hackers for hire’ are using their skills to exploit whatever they can from businesses of all sizes. Throw in a pandemic that’s disrupted where and how people work and we have a cyber security horror […]
Device Monitoring in Brisbane Using Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) has become more prevalent in our everyday lives and businesses, to the point where we all use it in some form or another. The IDC (International Data Corporation) estimates that by 2025 there will be 41.6 billion connected IoT devices. Broadly speaking, IoT refers to all devices that are connected […]
Why Your Brisbane Real Estate Agency Needs Managed IT Services
Being a real estate agent is a pressure-filled job. You have to convince people that you’re the right person to sell what is probably their biggest life investment. So you want them to trust you and you want to come across as seamlessly professional in all your interactions with them. To portray yourself as reliable […]
10 Ways to Keep Your Home Office Secure
Working remotely has actually been on the increase for a number of years, with technology and work schedules making it easier and often more suitable. Then along came COVID-19, and suddenly it’s rare to find someone who hasn’t experienced working from home. With the future being a little bit uncertain with how the virus pans […]
A Cyber Security Assessment Case Study
Smile IT recently undertook a Cyber Security Assessment for one of our clients, with an aim to evaluate the effectiveness of their cyber defence controls. This case study is designed to provide an idea of how we adapt our assessment approach to individual companies. The aim is to provide relevant results and recommendations that strengthen […]