Work anywhere, anytime: How cloud communications enhance efficiency and drive productivity
By Align Me | Tech Tips | No Comments
When a business nails communication, everything falls into place. But many companies still rely on technology that just doesn’t work, and it holds them back. Staying connected is essential – whether for team members across different locations or clients expecting prompt, reliable communication. A poor tech setup impacts productivity and, with it, business operations. According […]
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The sky’s the limit: Going beyond the basics to maximise Office 365 with advanced security
By Align Me | Cyber Security | No Comments
Advanced security is something that all Microsoft users should consider and customise to their business. Our last article explored the Microsoft Security Score (MSS) in depth, outlining what it is, how it works, and how it can boost the security of your entire Office 365 platform. But once you have your MSS set up, what […]
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Do you know your Microsoft Security Score? The low-effort, high-reward cyber security measure you should be utilising.
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There’s a good chance your business relies on at least one Microsoft product for daily operations. Whether it’s Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, or good old Word and Excel, it’s estimated that the majority of organisations across Australia are using Microsoft 365 as a core part of their digital infrastructure (1). It’s an incredible tool that has […]
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Introduction to AI: how your business can make the most of the AI revolution
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In the dynamic landscape of modern business, staying competitive means leveraging cutting-edge technologies. One such technology that has been making waves across industries is artificial intelligence (AI). From streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences, AI offers many opportunities for businesses to innovate and thrive. That paragraph that you just read? It was written by AI. […]
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Meet Alistair Sharp, Technical Specialist
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It’s a little surprising that Alistair got into IT: after all, his family has farmed cattle for five generations. We’re certainly glad that he did, though, as he’s become an invaluable part of the Bigfish Team over the last eight years. After leaving his small town on the Upper Murray, he studied IT at […]
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Tech tips from the Pond: Microsoft Teams
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Welcome to the Pond, our little part of the world where we share tech tricks, tips and techniques. This month, we’re looking at five simple ways that you and your organisation can get the most out of Microsoft Teams. 1: It’s so much more than just a video conferencing app. You can easily make […]
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Don’t let the blue screen of death kill your operations: Understanding & learning from the Windows/Crowdstrike outage
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We all know how frustrating it is to experience a sudden and unexpected computer shutdown (especially when you forgot to save that file you’ve been working on). But what if you multiplied that frustration by a few million? That’s what happened last Friday when 8.5 million people around the world experienced the “Blue Screen of […]
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The SME cyber security checklist: How does your business compare?
By Align Me | Cyber Security | No Comments
The noise around cybersecurity is deafening. Everywhere you turn, someone, somewhere, is talking or writing about it. And for good reason – a lot of businesses still do not have the appropriate cyber security measures in place. However, all this noise can have the opposite effect – instead of taking action, we become complacent. The […]
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