May 30 2019 Employees need to be able to work remotely

Australians are working outside the office more than ever; a recent survey revealed nearly half of all Australian employees work remotely for at least half the week while more than two-thirds work remotely at least one day per week.  This means employees are relying on mobile devices, from smartphones and tablets to laptops, to get Read More…

May 2 2019 Password security big issue for Aussies

The LastPass by LogMeIn Global Password Security Report surveyed over 43,000 businesses and individuals, revealing: Each of us shares six passwords with our co-workers – if one of those passwords is hacked, every employee that has that password can be compromised. 50 per cent of users don’t create different passwords for work and personal accounts Another LastPass survey Read More…

April 2 2019 Meet YQueue: the new competition for Uber Eats and Deliveroo

A new food ordering app called YQueue is set to launch on the Gold Coast in May. The recent start up has seen a successful first launch in Singapore and now the founder George Lim looks to recreate that success in Australia. YQueue has been designed with the local food and beverage merchants in mind, Read More…

April 1 2019 7 steps to better data management

Managing data correctly and as efficiently as possible is crucial for all businesses as data is the very basis of what organisations are built upon. It covers clients, contacts, employees, forecasts, investors/investment, past business failures, past business successes, and lots more meaningful information that, when managed correctly, can help to grow an organisation and minimise Read More…

March 21 2019 Automation Anywhere is increasing global demand for Artificial Intelligence

Their recent major advances in the IQ Bot 6.5™ will change the way people work Automation Anywhere®, the global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), has announced major advances to IQ Bot 6.5™,  its artificial intelligence (AI) solution. The IQ Bot can now auto-detect, read and process a variety of complex, low-resolution documents and emails in 190 Read More…

July 27 2017 Wi-Fi is a boon for retail businesses… unless they fall into the “set it and forget it” trap

Today, most Australians carry at least one Wi-Fi-enabled device at all times and according to Cisco’s 2016 VNI report, more than 540 million public hotspots are expected to be online by 2021 to support smart devices worldwide further propelling their proliferation. While most retail businesses have realised offering a reliable Wi-Fi network for guests is Read More…

February 28 2017 Digital strategies to better engage customers

Customers are everything in business – that holds true for large enterprises, and it’s equally true for micro and small to medium businesses. In today’s economy, if you don’t keep your customers in focus and nurture your relationship with them, you’ll harm your sales, sustainability and growth. Let’s face it, it’s likely you’ll even end Read More…

November 11 2016 Telstra launches device-as-a-service offering

Telstra has launched mobile leasing plans to help SMBs stay up to date with the latest mobile technology.  The My Business Mobile Lease plans allow businesses to lease their mobile phones and upgrade to the latest devices for a flat fee after 12 months. All devices returned as part of the plans will be refurbished and Read More…

October 28 2016 The top tech trends from 2016 to help your business plan for growth in the new year

Technology has been one of the biggest game changers for SMEs in the past five years. The adoption of cloud computing has enabled SMEs to access software and platforms that were previously only available to much larger organisations. The playing field has levelled out considerably. However, the rapid advancement in technology can make it difficult Read More…

October 26 2016 Transform your business through mobile tech

Not a single day goes by without a new technology being available in the market to help organisations perform more efficiently. Many organisations are in a race against time to embrace new technologies for a variety of reasons including compliance, legislation, the activity of competitors or perceived business opportunity. The choice of technology deployed is Read More…

October 12 2016 5 essentials to follow for e-commerce businesses in Australia

If you are a business owner in Australia, you are required to focus on certain key factors to ensure that your online marketing avenues are a successful venture. Online retail in Australia has a recorded growth of up to $33 billion in sales, and more than 75% of the online consumers are aged between 35 Read More…

September 28 2016 Square launches contactless pay tech for SMBs

New contactless payment technology, which launches in Australia today, enables small businesses to quickly and securely accept tap-and-go cards, mobile wallets such as Apply Pay and Android Pay, and chip cards. Developed by global payments technology company Square, the contactless + chip card reader is available online at square.com.au for $59, with free shipping nationally. Read More…

September 2 2016 Tips for successful digital transformation: how IT pros are leading the way to business success

With IT teams largely responsible for its success, digital transformation has plunged IT professionals into the spotlight – for all the right reasons. You have to hand it to IT professionals. They keep critical systems running with limited resources, they configure networks like it’s no big deal, and they are often the first to recognise Read More…

August 31 2016 How organisations overcome the challenges of mobile app adoption in the workplace

Whilst business apps allow for greater productivity, efficiency and can even affect bottom-line results, when it comes to the adoption of mobile apps in the workplace, many companies are lagging behind. Here’s a closer look at some of the mobile app challenges facing organisations today. Mobile app opportunities There’s no question that mobile apps are Read More…

August 19 2016 How to increase your warehouse quality and efficiency​

Most business owners have their own ideas on the best methods to improve warehouse efficiency. As with any other department or company asset, regular reviews and upgrades can help optimise the performance of your warehouse. High standards of quality and output targets don’t just happen – success requires constant reviewing of each and every process. Read More…