How Microsoft Office 365 Helps You Work Remotely
Millions of us around the world are now safely ensconced in our home offices. We no longer have the ability to catch up with colleagues over the water cooler, meet around a computer to work on a project or call a boardroom meeting. It’s a heck of a transition to make, but thanks to software […]
A Microsoft 365 Migration Framework
You’ve decided to move your business across to Microsoft 365. Congratulations – enhanced communications, improved efficiency and a generally slicker operation are within reach. Not to mention the exceptional remote work capabilities you’ll enjoy, which is becoming more important as the officescape evolves. But… the migration doesn’t just happen. There’s a process to it that […]
A Guide to Microsoft 365
If you’re an Australian business focused on productivity, Microsoft 365 is likely on your radar or already implemented at your organisation. You’re not alone – Microsoft 365 is used by hundreds of millions of people globally (as reported by Microsoft, figures vary by date). These include familiar favourites like Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook – […]
The Ten Best Microsoft Azure Tools
We’re big fans of Microsoft Azure here at Smile IT. This is the game changing cloud technology of the future – you can read exactly what it is in this blog post here. Today we’re going to go a bit deeper into the actual Azure services, and look at the ten best Microsoft Azure tools […]
What is Microsoft Azure?
You’ve heard it spoken about and you probably use it already in your workplace, but if somebody asked you ‘What is Microsoft Azure?’ you wouldn’t be able to tell them. We want to change that today with a dive into the basics of Microsoft Azure. Do you rely on the Microsoft 365 stack to fuel […]
What is the NBN: The Five Fibres and More
OK, we get it. The National Broadband Network is a beast to get your head around. I was trying to explain to my Grandma how the NBN and its fibre connections work, and she thought I was talking about a new way of making tee-shirts. So for Grandma’s sake, and yours, this blog is going […]
An SD-WAN Success Story
Our Client A successful mid-tier mining corporation, our client has a head office in Brisbane and a mine site in remote Far North Queensland. It’s Smile IT’s job to keep their IT network and connectivity at a world-class standard. We achieve this through high levels of IT governance and maintenance. When a problem arises we […]
The Importance of Business Telecommunications
Never before has the importance of business telecommunications been more apparent. They’re advancing at a brisk pace, fuelled by a rapidly evolving internet. No longer are we restricted to a simple voice call, today our sophisticated systems integrate voice, data and video. Having business grade internet with accompanying voice and phone systems exponentially benefits businesses […]
10 Benefits of a Happy Workplace
Here at Smile IT, we’re big on happiness. The kind that gets you up in the morning with a spring in your step. The happiness that puts a genuine sparkle in your eye and fills your soul with such contentment you can’t stop it bursting through your smile. We do everything possible to keep our […]
What is Robotic Process Automation?
The world of robotics is as likely to instil feelings of wonder as it is panicked fear of android armies taking over the world. But put down the laser six shooter Arnie, it’s not such a bad thing. The truth is as we become more reliant on machines in the home and work space, they […]