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IT Systems
Heard the one about the pigeon in the down pipe?
What does a pigeon in a drain pipe have to do with IT? Quite a lot if it happens to put your IT system at risk.
Hosted service prices are about to take a big dive
Server technology has not advanced greatly in the past few years, but Moonshot could be the breakthrough many have been waiting for.
Windows XP users have less than a year to work out 'what next?'
So it might not quite be the end of the world, but Windows XP users can expect a major upheaval come April 8 next year.
How do we improve our IT systems when cash is tight?
Many businesses have let their IT systems degrade since the GFC and the damage is only now starting to show.
Productivity on the run: How IT is helping me work smarter
The best things in life are free. IT is not and, therefore, it must create value.
Is IT doing the only thing that matters right now, increasing your revenue?
Your IT might be doing some whiz-bang things, but its main aim should be to increase your company's revenue.
KPIs and your IT service provider: How do you measure success?
Key things to consider when selecting a new IT service provider and applying KPIs to their performance.
Fixed price, hourly rate or salaried IT staff: What is best for you?
The size of your company and the projects it works on will largely determine your approach to IT staffing.
What does mobility have to do with a teachers' strike?
Having solid work-from-home systems in place can help a company overcome events that are often beyond its control.
Does your business have an IT thought leader?
A lot has happened in computing over the past five years but many SMEs have yet to catch on.
Growing or broke? Time to reap the fruits of your labour
With the economy starting to show signs of recovery, now might be the time to invest in growth systems.
Mobility is about to step up: Are you seizing the opportunity?
The Microsoft Surface Pro could be the next big thing for businesses looking to go mobile.
How to reduce IT system downtime in your business
IT system downtime can cost your business both time and money. But there are some simple ways this can be avoided.
Should marketing fine print be aggressive?
Your email marketing has to move with the times rather than follow the snail trail to obsolescence.
Do you have a plan B?
Take some simple precautions before the festive season break to make sure your IT system is still running when you get back.
How do we improve the value we get from our IT systems?
There are cost saving possibilities in training your staff to use IT systems more efficiently.
The future of telework is already here today
While teleworking presents some great opportunities, people will need to develop the skills necessary to make it work.
Serving up a failure: Tech lessons from Click Frenzy
The Click Frenzy crash provides a valuable set of lessons to SMEs about web hosting and server capacities.
Should we be excited about Windows 8 or do we W8?
SMEs are going to have to weigh up whether to jump in or wait when it comes to using Windows 8.
Why has Microsoft entered the device market with the Surface?
Microsoft has moved into the hardware market with the Surface, hoping it can better control how users experience its products.
Is BYOD an issue for SME?
Bring Your Own Device is a hot topic among SME owners and managers, who are weighing up the risks and benefits of this IT revolution.
Do you tell your IT provider what you want?
With the complexity of IT these days, a trusted advisor is now a key part of any company's successful IT strategy.
Is there such a thing as business as usual?
Blacksmith to gas-lamp lighter to IT server expert: Change keeps marching on, chewing up and spitting out what is surplus to requirement.
What is the Federal Government doing about IT?
A new government report signals some interesting changes for the IT sector, especially SME operators.
What is the cost of computer system downtime for CityLink or you?
IT system failures led to massive traffic chaos in Melbourne yesterday. It served as a valuable lesson about system vulnerability for businesses.
What we need from IT is reliability
Do you depend on computers in your workplace? Most of us do today.
Here's an Australian business that's applying cloud solutions to some big legal problems
There's a lot of hype about cloud computing, but some innovative businesses are starting to explore its potential.
Should we care what Microsoft is up to in 2012?
While many in the IT industry are ambivalent about Microsoft, it remains the supplier of choice for most non-IT businesses.
How is IT changing your personal and business performance?
Measuring performance can lead to some mighty improvements, both personally and in your business.
Is your estate in order? What about your data?
If you have assets, you need to protect them; if you have data, you need to protect it. Simple, even obvious...right?
Six technologies that have revolutionised SME business in the past two years
IT innovations are changing the way SMEs do business and there's plenty more change to come.
What does the perfect IT guy look like? Your 17-point checklist
Realistic expectations might help when you are resourcing your company's IT needs.
Can we save money by buying faster?
An efficient buying process for IT products might serve your business better than a lot of cost comparisons and handwringing.
Do cloud prices always come down?
We have noticed lately that the price of many cloud solutions has been on the decline, all to our benefit.
How do you quote IT for a start-up business in today's cloud world?
Spending on IT without a business plan is a surefire way to both waste money and get a sub-par system.
Drafting new opportunities: IT solution game-changers
Seeing how IT has transformed the architecture industry could lead to new ways of thinking about how we exploit IT opportunities.
Right size or wrong size, elastic or fixed cost: What does this all mean for IT and productivity?
Size and flexibility have emerged as key issues in IT spending for the coming financial year.
Do entrepreneurs make good IT decisions?
The entrepreneurial mind isn’t always attuned to making sure good governance procedures and solid IT systems are in place.
Capital, operational, or none at all: How to fund your IT expenditure
Look carefully at where your money goes and then think about how new technologies could drastically change what you spend on your IT requirements.
Do we need diversity for our IT plans?
There’s power in diversity and that power can be applied to the IT decisions every business has to make.
Are tough times leading to false IT economies?
Reliable hardware and software systems keep a business humming, so short-term scrimping on infrastructure is rarely worthwhile.
What kind of IT services client are you?
Have you ever stopped to think about whether you are a high value client or a low value client?
What is the secret ingredient of Office 365?
Unified communications offers businesses some powerful ways to get staff talking and collaborating.
Seven steps to choosing the best printer
There's a science in choosing the right printer - making the wrong move could cost your business in the long run
Why cross the IT services chasm?
There are two very different ways of receiving IT services, known as the “chasm”. You need to figure out which side you’re on.
How to turn a $3 million expense into less than $1000 using the cloud
If your business needs extra servers to peak loads, here's how the cloud can slash your costs.
Will security be a big issue for 2012?
My bet is that this year, we will see some massive IT security issues. Let me just summarise some of the 2011 headlines and then I’ll explain why I believe 2012 will be worse.
Is Volkswagen setting new IT trends for the world?
What does a car manufacturer have to do with global IT concepts? In recent times, a lot!
Should we use finance to buy computers and other equipment in our office?
If you are currently funding your IT requirements from cash reserves then chances are you have limited your capacity for future growth and success.
What is “as a Service”?
The big trend for 2012 will be “as a Service” (aaS); part of the jargon for cloud computing which includes PaaS, IaaS and SaaS.
