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Disaster Recovery as a Service: A Complete Guide for Australian Businesses

January 8, 2026
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Reading Time: 5 minutesIn an age where digital operations form the backbone of business success, the question isn’t whether a disaster will strike, but when. From cyber attacks and hardware failures to natural disasters and human error, the threats to business continuity are numerous and evolving daily. Disaster Recovery as a Service…

Proxmox Virtual Environment – a practical guide for Australian small & medium businesses

December 18, 2025
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Reading Time: 3 minutesProxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE) is an open-source, Debian-based virtualisation platform that combines full virtual machines (KVM/QEMU) and lightweight Linux containers (LXC) behind a single web-based management interface. Proxmox bundles clustering, high-availability (HA), software-defined storage options (including Ceph), networking and built-in backup tooling, making it a full stack that’s…

Traditional Desktops vs DaaS Cloud Desktops – Making Sense of the Costs for Australian Businesses

October 23, 2025
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Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the current business climate, where flexibility and efficiency matter more than ever, many Australian companies are re-evaluating how they deliver desktops to their staff. The question isn’t just “which hardware shall I buy?” but “what’s the best model for delivering desktops with cost, scalability, and security in mind?”…

What Desktop as a Service (DaaS) Means for Australian Small & Medium Businesses

October 23, 2025
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Reading Time: 4 minutesIn today’s business climate, with hybrid working, distributed teams and the constant pressure to stay lean, technology needs to deliver both flexibility and simplicity. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia, one cloud solution increasingly gaining traction is Desktop as a Service (DaaS). Many business owners ask questions…

How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost? A Guide for Australian Businesses

October 17, 2025
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Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, chances are you’ve wondered about how much managed IT services cost. And if this model is cost-effective, when compared with the traditional “break/Fix” model. With technology playing a crucial role in business success, many companies are turning to managed IT service…

What Are Managed IT Services and how can they help your business?

October 17, 2025
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Reading Time: 3 minutesAt its core, managed IT services refers to outsourcing the operation, oversight, and maintenance of your business technology systems (which includes servers, networks, security, user devices, etc.) to an external partner. Rather than waiting for IT equipment to break (the “break/fix” model), you pay a regular fixed fee and…

The Hidden Risks of WordPress Websites: Why Ongoing Maintenance Matters for Your Business

October 7, 2025
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Reading Time: 3 minutesWordPress is the world’s most popular website platform — powering more than 40% of all websites online. Its flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and user-friendly design make it the top choice for small businesses across Australia. But with great popularity comes great risk. Without proper maintenance and protection, WordPress websites are highly…

Why WordPress Website Maintenance Services Are Essential for Your Business

October 7, 2025
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Reading Time: 3 minutesLaunching a WordPress site is an exciting milestone, but it’s only the beginning of your digital journey. Just like a car or any valuable asset, your website requires regular maintenance to stay secure, fast, and reliable. That’s where WordPress site maintenance services and website care plans come in. Without…

Choosing Email Hosting in Australia

September 18, 2025
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Reading Time: 3 minutesIn 2025, email remains the backbone of business communication. Whether you’re coordinating with clients, managing staff, or protecting your brand reputation, having a reliable, secure, and professional email system is essential. If you’re a small or medium business in Australia exploring options, this guide will help you make informed…

Introduction to Cloud Backup: Secure, Scalable, and Smart for Australian SMBs

September 4, 2025
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Reading Time: 3 minutesIn today’s digital-first world, the question for small and medium businesses isn’t if you should back up your data, but how, and securely. Whether it’s spreadsheets, client contacts, accounting records, or vital correspondence, losing data can mean the end of your business. Enter Velocity Host’s open source cloud backup…

Disaster Recovery as a Service: A Complete Guide for Australian Businesses

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn an age where digital operations form the backbone of business success, the question isn’t whether a disaster will strike, but when. From cyber attacks and hardware failures to natural disasters and human error, the threats to business continuity are numerous and evolving daily. Disaster Recovery as a Service…

How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost? A Guide for Australian Businesses

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, chances are you’ve wondered about how much managed IT services cost. And if this model is cost-effective, when compared with the traditional “break/Fix” model. With technology playing a crucial role in business success, many companies are turning to managed IT service…

What Are Managed IT Services and how can they help your business?

Reading Time: 3 minutesAt its core, managed IT services refers to outsourcing the operation, oversight, and maintenance of your business technology systems (which includes servers, networks, security, user devices, etc.) to an external partner. Rather than waiting for IT equipment to break (the “break/fix” model), you pay a regular fixed fee and…

The Hidden Risks of WordPress Websites: Why Ongoing Maintenance Matters for Your Business

Reading Time: 3 minutesWordPress is the world’s most popular website platform — powering more than 40% of all websites online. Its flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and user-friendly design make it the top choice for small businesses across Australia. But with great popularity comes great risk. Without proper maintenance and protection, WordPress websites are highly…

Why WordPress Website Maintenance Services Are Essential for Your Business

Reading Time: 3 minutesLaunching a WordPress site is an exciting milestone, but it’s only the beginning of your digital journey. Just like a car or any valuable asset, your website requires regular maintenance to stay secure, fast, and reliable. That’s where WordPress site maintenance services and website care plans come in. Without…