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5 Ways IT solution design can help your business work smarter
Having the right IT solution is critical to business efficiency and growth. In our latest article we explain 5 ways an IT solution design will provide you with the optimal solution for your IT needs.
5 Basics of a successful IT strategy (Plus 3 key benefits to your business)
Your business IT strategy is the backbone of your business growth, and a critical component of your business-making processes. Efficiency, productivity and the ability to be nimble all hinge on IT systems that are aligned with your business goals. If you don’t have a robust plan in place, your business is at risk of performing below its potential.
IT attacks are bound to happen- its how prepared you are that makes the difference…
Waikato DHB suffered a crippling Malware attack, which has had a devastating effect on patients and the hospital administration. DHB boss Kevin Snee admitted that they were warned about the risks but didn’t take enough action to protect their IT infrastructure. We explain what went wrong and how organisations can prevent this happening in our latest blog.
The 5 IT services all pharmacies need
If you operate a pharmacy, you’re probably a pharmacist. What you aren’t is an IT professional. You’re not large enough to need a dedicated IT department, so who is monitoring your network? Who is maintaining your computers? And who knows what issues to be aware of and when? At Think Concepts, that’s what we do every day.
Want to ensure best practices and manage your IT costs? Then your pharmacy operations need these five key things:
Are ALL your software programs up to date? Here’s why it matters
Good software asset management helps your business determine what programs you need while highlighting how to improve performance and security.
Could your company data be compromised?
Is your business data as safe as it could be? Read our blog to learn more about the cyber security products and services we offer, including Dark Web ID.
How Unified Communications keep teams connected
Working from home or in the office, unified communications collaboration platforms help teams synchronise VoIP, chat, file sharing and video conferencing.
DDoS attacks NZ: What are they and should you be concerned?
As you may be aware, the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) experienced multiple “distributed denial of service” (DDoS) attacks last week, resulting in extended periods of business disruption. In this article, we explain what a DDoS attack is and whether it’s something you should be concerned about. We’ll also outline what measures can help protect your business against cyberattacks like this one.
IT - Industry Specialisation
Each industry has different challenges, goals and processes. Industry specalisation takes these challenges and goals into account and delivers the most optimal, fit-for-purpose solution.
COVID-19: The cybersecurity risks of remote working (and how to mitigate them)
The shift towards remote and BYOD work practices puts many companies at risk of a significant data breach. Here’s what you need to do to protect your business.
7 Things About VoIP Your Boss Wants To Know
We’re VoIP specialists, and we often get questions from decision makers wanting to know more about the potential benefits VoIP can offer their business. We’re here to alleviate your concerns and answer your common questions.
Battle of the Telecommunications! Hosted or On-Premise?
Typically, a business with over 8 phones, will seldom need to have all lines used at a time, this means you can start to save versus the cloud PABX option by having an on-premise PABX unit. This is because the phone IP PABX unit connects whatever number of lines you pay for and then shares those lines amongst all of the handsets.
How Your Printer Can Leave Your Business At Risk
There are hundreds of millions of business printers in the world. Less than 2% of them are properly secured leaving them at risk. Printers and multi-functions make up an essential part of your network.
How to set up your business for remote working
In the wake of COVID-19, in this article we explain how you can set up a secure remote work environment for your employees. We can help you to overcome this immediate challenge to enable your team to work remotely, and create a plan to adapt your business systems for any long-term disruption.
Is your data being sold on the Dark Web?
Did you know the internet is made up of three different layers?
Think Concepts monitors the dark web and provides a peace of mind solution which alerts us to any transactions or leaks relating to your organisation. This includes when a third party website that has your information is breached.
How a BYOD risk assessment could save your business
Many businesses benefit from a workforce that is increasingly mobile and available through the use of BYOD devices such as user-owned smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Using their BYOD device, employees can check in and complete tasks while away from the office.
It’s a win … until it’s a loss.
IT Solutions To Grow Your Business
Many people will know software tools exist to help improve business efficiency but lack the time to investigate how it might work for their business. This is a helpful overview of some options that might help you.
Heard about Microsoft 365 but not sure how it can work with your business?
You’re probably familiar with Office 365; the leading cloud subscription for email, word processing, spreadsheet and presentations. Office 365 allows you to access world-class email as well as the Microsoft Office suite for just a small monthly fee. So how does Microsoft 365 differ from this?
We recently completed the successful site move of one of our large accounting firm customers from the Auckland city centre to their new home in Newmarket.
The relocation project presented an exciting opportunity to introduce a few technology enhancements to their environment. Find out how they enhanced their IT and communications in the move.