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 […]
Is technology the future of education?
A collaboration between ABC Education and Deakin Motion.Lab conveys how technology benefits students’ learning, and engages them in the classroom. Fist published April 2018http://this.deakin.edu.au/innovation/is-technology-the-future-of-education With technology advancing rapidly in today’s society, it was only a matter of time until schools began integrating it into classrooms. So much so, that terms like ‘digital literacy’ and ‘digital […]
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 […]
11 Things Ultra-Productive People Do Differently
When it comes to productivity, we all face the same challenge—there are only 24 hours in a day. Yet some people seem to have twice the time; they have an uncanny ability to get things done. Even when juggling multiple projects, they reach their goals without fail. Time is really the only capital that any […]
How sustainable is in-house print management?
Every business worth its salt aims to be more sustainable, not just in terms of being more environmentally friendly, but also in terms of reducing costs and overheads. Often the two go hand in hand, with efforts to be more eco-friendly also having a marked positive effect on a company’s bottom line. Print management plays a […]
Scanners for schools
It would be easy to think of the modern-day student as needing only their laptop and an internet connection to thrive at school. But it would also be naïve to think that the internet is their only source of information gathering. What I’m getting at is… books are not dead! Today’s student however, needs to […]
Consider your consumables
Sourcing cheap consumables is one of the most common tactics businesses use to save money. Many are lured by the cheaper shelf price and promises of ‘compatibility’ with their printer or copier. But non-genuine toners, inks and cartridges can cost you more in the long run. The lower page yield, susceptibility to damage and leakage, […]
A Disaster Doesn’t Have to Put Your Company Out of Business
From email and files to mobile devices and databases, business data is spread out and vulnerable. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have a plan for when disaster strikes. Don’t be a statistic—be ready. Here’s how: Not “If” but “When” — No one is immune to the threat of a disaster. Disasters will […]