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Technology Blog

Practical IT insights, cybersecurity updates, and technology news written by our Perth engineers — for Perth business owners.

Cloud
Feb 28, 2024 5 min read

Azure vs AWS: Which Cloud Platform is Right for Your Perth Business?

We break down the real differences between Azure and AWS from a Perth SMB perspective — cost, compliance, support, and Microsoft 365 integration. Plus the scenarios where each wins.

Microsoft 365
Feb 14, 2024 6 min read

10 Microsoft 365 Security Settings Your IT Team Probably Hasn't Enabled

Most M365 tenants are running with default settings that leave significant attack surface exposed. We walk through the top 10 configurations our engineers enable on every new client deployment.

Business IT
Jan 30, 2024 4 min read

How Much Should a Perth SMB Budget for IT in 2024?

The industry benchmark is 6-8% of revenue. But what does "right-sized IT spending" actually look like for a 15-person professional services firm in Perth? We do the maths.

Cybersecurity
Jan 18, 2024 7 min read

ACSC Essential Eight: A Plain-English Guide for Perth Business Owners

The Australian Cyber Security Centre's Essential Eight framework is the gold standard for SMB security. Here's what each control means in plain English — and how to achieve it without a dedicated security team.

Network
Jan 5, 2024 5 min read

SD-WAN Explained: Is It Worth It for Your Perth Multi-Site Business?

SD-WAN promises better performance, lower costs, and simplified management across multiple sites. For most Perth businesses with 2+ offices, it genuinely delivers — here's when it makes sense.

Cloud
Dec 20, 2023 6 min read

Your Cloud Backup Is Probably Not Working: Here's How to Test It

Most businesses assume their backup is running. Most are wrong. We reveal the top 5 backup failure modes we find during audits — and a simple 30-minute test you can run today.