Data security – why it’s important and what to do about it
Businesses constantly engage with, manage and leverage data. But it’s the ones that take a holistic approach to data strategy – from the point of creation to organisation, storage and including analysis – that are able to optimise their technology investment, productivity and efficiency, and lower their costs. A good data strategy will ensure all data initiatives […]
How to Know When to Replace Your Printer
All good things must come to an end. As invaluable as printers still prove to be in the workplace, like most technology, their product lives are finite. At some point the day will come where each device needs to be replaced by a newer version. However, how do you know when your printer has outlived […]
How collaboration drives business growth
Today’s businesses need to be able to respond quickly to fast-changing markets, technologies and environments, and occasionally this means implementing large-scale changes across the entire business (as is the case with most digital transformation efforts). Implementing such dramatic changes successfully, however, is no easy feat. It requires seamless collaboration across the entire organisation. In today’s post, […]
Future proofing your tech stack for the workplace of tomorrow
The workplace is constantly changing and evolving. Companies around the world are adopting new and emerging technologies at an unprecedented rate. According to Gartner, technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and 3D printing are transforming the way we do work.Cloud and digital platforms have given rise to the mobile workforce – enabling employees to work […]
12 printer features that will help you get the most out of your device
As essential as printers or multifunction devices are to today’s businesses, they are often not used to their full potential. But your device may just have secret superpowers beyond simply printing that can help you look after yourself, your company and the environment. Not convinced? Just check out these printer features you might not (but […]
Why business silos exist, how to break them down
Silos occur when areas within the business are unwilling or unable to effectively share knowledge and collaborate with each other. As a result, these siloed teams often end up working in isolation from the rest of the company, losing sight of the big picture and focusing narrowly on the best outcomes for their department. But why do […]
How the modern IT manager is using AI today
Artificial intelligence (AI) has left the pages of science fiction and is rapidly becoming a reality for the business world.
THE FUTURE OF LEARNING AND TEACHING
The future of learning and teaching: Big changes ahead for education As the world we live in changes to embrace tech futures, how and what we teach in our education system will also be reshaped to keep up to date with the growing demands of the 21st century. RMIT School of Education Professor Tricia McLaughlin […]
FIVE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TRENDS IN THE EDUCATION INDUSTRY
Despite its role in preparing young people to move society and technology forward, the education industry has remained ironically resistant to change. Until recently, most educational processes have remained virtually unchanged for decades or longer. However, the digital revolution hasn’t forgotten education – schools and colleges have finally started introducing drastic changes, and in the […]
How to identify and respond to a data breach
Data breaches can result in significant costs to an organisation – according to Ponemon Institute’s ‘2017 Cost of Data Breach Study: Australia’, the average total cost of a data breach was $2.51 million. But the costs to the individual whose personal information has been intercepted can be devastating, with consequences ranging from financial fraud and identity […]