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David Markus
News and interviews on David Markus including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.
What is the right solution for data backup in an SME?
The story of a client that lost 13 years of data should scare every SME into setting up proper backup systems.
We have a scalability problem in our IT department. Help!
As a rule, the larger the IT department the easier it is to pull resources from one area to cover another.
How should we go about selecting the right technologies?
Firstly, figure out what business functions you want to improve productivity in.
IT people keep talking to me about compliance, but is my business big enough to warrant it?
Most of the standards around IT compliance are about creating better business systems and protecting businesses from serious data loss.
Welcome to the new decade. What are the next 10 years going to mean for IT?
What do you want to see from IT in this new decade?
We have the smartest people in our company working on our IT, do we need help?
The key to reducing the time spent on IT is to monitor and improve your IT environment on an ongoing basis.
How can we protect our information from loss (or even theft)?
Security implemented badly is a disruptive technology, so there is a high potential for your new security solution to impede your ability to do business.
If I knew then what I know now
With time and experience comes wisdom. SmartCompany's team of entrepreneurs and experts share their best start up tips, which will hold you in good stead as you embark on your own venture.
What should we be doing with IT to get ready for Christmas?
December is a great time to review licensing for your antivirus software, to ensure you'll be virus free in 2010.
How can I create an environment that will allow me to attract and retain good IT people?
Get excited about technology in your business. After all, that is what the IT guy thrives on.
Microsoft warns SMEs on security of cloud computing
Microsoft issues white paper warning businesses considering moving their data to a cloud computing company should be aware of privacy issues.
What IT gear should I be planning to purchase before year end to make the most of the 50% tax break?
If you run a business with several computers, now is the time to be planning your server upgrades or deployments.
What should my IT staff be able to do in an SME?
Just because you are in charge of a small enterprise, doesn't mean you can afford to (or deserve) mediocre inputs on any of these aspects of IT.
How do we get our IT systems ready for new starters?
Staff induction is a key activity in any growth company. Getting induction right will make your company stand out.
Our new computers are coming with Windows 7, is that okay?
The important questions are: will Windows 7 increase productivity and will everything still work?
Should I get my custom application developed overseas?
Using overseas developers can reduce your costs, but it must be managed very carefully.
I want to outsource my IT, but can't find the right people. Help!
The problem you are facing is that you are looking for someone who understands your business and can align technology with your business goals. You need an IT strategist.
Our computers are aging. How do I convince the boss to replace them?
Yes, new servers are expensive, but the cost of losing business can be a lot higher.
My wife’s business is expanding to eight or nine staff - are we ready for managed services?
In any business with multiple computers it is very difficult to know how much time goes into resolving computer problems or waiting for computers to work.
I am buying new computers so how should I license my software for them?
There are good reasons for the different versions of the software existing but it is important to understand your requirements and preferences.
