Regular readers will be a little tired of hearing us talk about cyber-risk and the threat of hackers. You’ll forgive us a little because we see the impact when events happen, and we spend our days protecting our clients to keep them safe. But we’re...
Microsoft have been pushing out a new version of Outlook for a while now. You’ve seen the toggle offering the chance to trial it. It seems to be an acquired taste and we’ve seen a few people revert to the old ‘classic’ version. Microsoft have been encouraging us to...
In response to the significant CrowdStrike meltdown last summer, which exposed some critical vulnerabilities in the Windows platform, Microsoft is set to introduce a series of further security updates in 2025. The meltdown, caused by a flawed update, led to widespread...
Webinar – Practical AI – Turning your 365 data into a Copilot AI resource Harness the power of your data to achieve effective AI outcomes. Webinar Recap: Introduction: Scott Fennell welcomed attendees and introduced the webinar’s focus on Microsoft...
October 14, 2025 marks the end of support for Windows 10. That’s a bit of a milestone. Windows 10 has been a reliable companion on our PCs at home and work for years. However, as with all good things, this era is coming to an end. So, what does this mean for you if...
It has taken a while, but hackers have now figured out that they can target users via Teams chat. There are legitimate reasons to chat with external parties, but, as with all forms of digital communication, you need to be alert. CyberThreat Summary Researchers at...
There is one IT project factor that is overlooked all too often and it is costing businesses more than they realise. Implementing AI tools like Microsoft’s 365 Copilot might seem like a quick win for improving productivity, but without effective change management,...
Recent news from Australia In a recent investigation, the privacy regulator in the state of Victoria has imposed a ban on the use of ChatGPT within a government department. This case highlights the dual nature of Generative AI (GenAI) tools, which offer significant...
Thank you for the great feedback about our new client portal. Even so, we’re not stopping there! We are already rolling out new capabilities to it. We’re adding new reports, scheduled for availabilty in November. When you check your reports in the Client...
Are you (really) insured for a cyber-attack? Learn the latest trends in cyber- insurance and what you can expect. The latest CertNZ data tells us that 43% of cyber-attacks in NZ were aimed at small business. Even worse is the number of businesses that cease trading as...
