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Cyber Security in Construction & Infrastructure
Countries and their governments have become hyper vigilant about the potentially catastrophic results that cyber attacks could have, should they cause partial or permanent damage to critical infrastructure and construction.
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Mitigation Strategies with The Essential 8
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASCS) has developed a list of mitigation strategies to help organisations, like yours, protect themselves from cyber attack. These strategies have been labelled The Essential 8.
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How to Protect your Small Business from Cyber Attacks
Cyber security threats and attacks are growing worldwide and the larger hacks, like Optus and Canva are better known for obvious reasons, but larger corporations like these have the budgets to invest in large-scale cyber security protections and agencies.
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How to reduce the risk of Vulnerabilities
As experts in Managed IT Services & Support for Australian businesses, a growing concern for many of our clients has been their cyber security and potential vulnerabilities.
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What is Cyber Security?
After Optus was breached in September and saw the data of 9.8 million customers stolen, including extremely sensitive information like their passport details and drivers’ licences; it seemed ‘cyber security’ was a term Australians became familiar with very quickly.
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Where Does Australia Rank for Cyber Security?
Large security incidents over the last few years, but particularly in 2022 (looking at you, Optus), have highlighted to Australians how fragile data security can be and how lax some businesses have been with our sensitive information.
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Cyber Security for Financial Advisors?
Financial Advisors are a tempting target for data thieves as they have a treasure trove of sensitive information and financial transactions.
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Tips for working remotely while travelling abroad
When you travel, it’s natural to compare everything to the way you do it at home, and this is never truer than when you’re working.
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Six Awesome Microsoft 365 Features for Your Business
Office 365 is now Microsoft 365 and brings the best of Microsoft products into one, easy to manage software license. Here’s a rundown of our favourite features.
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Dropbox vs SharePoint | Which one is best for business?
Trying to choose between Dropbox and SharePoint? We put the popular document sharing tools head to head to help you make the right choice for your business.
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Microsoft Teams is easy to adopt with a simple UI
Microsoft Teams has become a key part of the Microsoft 365 suite.
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Optus has had a massive data breach
You may be aware Optus was recently hacked and some 10 million clients had a range of details stolen.
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15 Critical Cyber Security Tips for Business
What can you do today to help protect your business from cyber crime? Find out with the P1 Technology Essential Cyber Security Checklist for Business.
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The Microsoft Outlook Shortcut Bar Has Moved
Has your Outlook layout changed? There’s been an update from Microsoft. Here’s why and what that might mean for you as an Outlook user.
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Effective Mobile Device Management
Many businesses have a fleet of iPads, Android and other Mobile devices in their business that they may realise they have little or no control over.
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How to tell if an email is malicious spam
Today the following email came through my theoretically spam-protected inbox. Initially I assumed it was SPAM, but I took another look.
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Microsoft Office 365 price rises
Google launched their G-Suite in 2006 as a cloud-based version of Window’s legacy programs, like Word and Excel. This left Microsoft with a big task to catch up, which they did when they launched Microsoft Office 365 in 2011.
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Microsoft Teams is now 5!
Teams officially turned 5 on March 17th. Cast your mind back to when Teams was the lesser-known video conferencing functionality shadowed by the behemoths of Skype for Business, Google Apps, or Zoom.
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How Cybercrime has Grown in the last decade
In this blog post, we’re going to highlight how cybercrime has grown in the last decade, the new threats that have emerged, and what individuals and organizations can do to protect themselves in the face of this growing threat.
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Spam filtering, but different!
The idea of a spam filter is to stop bad emails or content reaching your email users, so they can’t accidently open something bad, or go to a fake website pretending to be a bank for example, where they will then enter their genuine details which can then be captured by the malicious actor.
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How to purchase a .au domain name
On March 24th Australian businesses will be able to register and buy .AU domain names. So rather than use yourbusiness.com.au for example, you can just use yourbusiness.au.
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How a WFH PC almost cost a client $25,000?
Recently we had a client who had staff at home using their personal systems for work usage. In this case the client had done the right thing.
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What Your Law Firm Should be Doing About Data Security
Your clients expect confidentiality in everything you do. Make sure your technology is protected against data breach with these simple cybersecurity tips.
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How A Tech Discovery Audit Will Improve Your Business
What is a technology audit, when should you do one and how it will improve your business? In this article we explain everything you need to know. Read more…
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3 Proven Ways to Manage People on your Tech Project
People are a critical part of successfully delivering an IT project in your business. Here are 3 proven ways to manage their needs during project delivery.
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Onsite Servers: Are they still the right solution for your business?
We take a look at the pros and cons of onsite servers, compare them to the cloud and help you choose the right technology infrastructure for your business.
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Why your business should make the move to Microsoft 365
If you’re using Google Docs AND Dropbox AND Microsoft 365 for your document management, it might be time to streamline exclusively into Microsoft 365. Here’s why.
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All-in-one Laptop Tablets: A Guide for Your Business
Can a single piece of tech be your tablet, laptop AND desktop? The answer is yes! Here’s our guide to all-in-one laptop tablets for your business.
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The Easy Way to Transition your Business to a New MSP
Is it time to make a move? Here’s everything you need to know to take the stress out of transitioning your business to a new Managed Service Provider.
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How your business can benefit from a Virtual CIO
If you’re ready to start being more strategic about how you use technology in your business, then a Virtual CIO could be the answer. Here’s how your business can benefit from a vCIO.
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ERP or CRM? How to choose the right growth solution.
If it’s time to think about which ERP or CRM will help you successfully scale. But what’s the right solution for your growing business? Here’s how to find out.
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5 Ways to more Environmentally Friendly Business Technology
It’s easier than you think to be more green-minded when it comes to technology in your business. And the benefits are also good for your bottom line.
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Manufacturing Tech | How to choose the right hardware mix
There are so many choices when it comes to technology for your manufacturing business. Our handy guide will set you on the right path to getting the right hardware mix.
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Why upgrading your tech is good for business
Don’t get caught in a false economy. The benefits of modernising your tech far outweigh the investment. Find out why and how to upgrade your business tech.
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Why your business is not immune to cyber-attack
Recent cyber-attacks on Microsoft and Solarwinds show that no business is completely immune to data breach. But you can reduce your risk with our simple tips.
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Manufacturing Software – The Ultimate Guide to Great Support
If you’re in manufacturing, then you use specialist software to run your business. And getting great support for that software is business critical. Here’s how to do it.
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4 simple signs that it’s time to change your managed IT provider
Your IT provider has access to more of your business-critical information than any other partner in your business. Here’s how to know when it’s time to upgrade.
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What you need to know about data security for your business.
GDPR, NDB, IRAP, CCSL, CCPA. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, you’re not alone. Find out where to start with data protection and compliance in your business.
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Protecting your domain name
Don’t be the business that loses your domain name. Follow our simple steps to protect your domain name so you don’t become a cautionary tale.
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What we can take from 2020 | Happy New Year from P1 Technology
The year 2020 posed many challenges for all of us. But there are some positives we can take with us into 2021. P1 Founder Luke reflects on the year that was.
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Keep it Local: Why you shouldn’t offshore tech support in 2021
Many Australian businesses use offshore staff for a variety of purposes. But there’s no doubt that one of the most common reasons, is to reduce costs.
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My Favourite Hot Desking Technology
There’s no doubt that hot desking will be part of our working future. Find out what Di and the P1 team have been using to make it a seamless experience.
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Should my business do the latest Windows update?
Thinking about ignoring the latest Windows update? We take a look at why you shouldn’t and how patch management is a way to balance updates against inconvenience.
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Top 5 Business Technology Trends for 2021
It’s clear that the future of work is working from home. So what can we expect from business technology in 2021 to help you do this? Luke shares his top 5 trends for 2021.
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The Best Business Technology of 2020
From widescreen monitors and laptops, to desktops and portable devices, Luke Smits gives us the P1 Technology round-up of the best business technology from 2020.
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Jabra vs Plantronics | Wireless Headset Review
Committed Bluetooth headset user Luke Smits, tests the performance of the Jabra Talk 45, Plantronics Voyager 3240 and the Plantronics Edge. Find out which device came out on top.
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Is it time for some technology housekeeping?
Downtime is a great time to replace, reorganise and reinstall the technology in your business. Here’s how to return to full speed at optimum efficiency.
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Garmin Vivo Active 3
An alternative to the Apple Watch, Di tests the durability and features of the Garmin Vivo Active 3 in her real life tech review.
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Samsung 34inch Ultra WQHD Curved Monitor
Multitaskers rejoice! In this no nonsense review, Di takes a look at this ultra high definition monitor with the potential to show your dual-screen setup the door.
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How to Know if VOIP is Right for Your Business
A VOIP or IP phone system can be cost effective and flexible. In this article, we explore the ins and outs so you can decide if it’s a good solution for your business.
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