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The numbers don’t lie. Realising the potential benefits, Australian businesses invested more than $2.3bn in CRMs in 2018 alone. This is a global phenomenon, with over 91% of companies with more than 11 employees now using a CRM. The gold rush for CRM software in Australia and abroad is…
What is Web Hosting? The short version – Web hosting is a service provided by a hosting provider that allows businesses or individuals to publish their website and content on the internet. Many content management systems (like Wix & Squarespace) provide their own managed hosting services, while the likes…
When we see the words CHEAP plastered across a product or service, we often write it off as low quality. The first Pineapple brought back to Europe sold for $7,500. Temples were built to honour this illustrious fruit, and it was so exclusive that only royalty could afford to…
While Microsoft 365 remains a dominant force in business productivity, it is no longer the only viable option. A growing number of organisations are reevaluating their business workflows, and opting for alternatives that deliver similar functionality, often at lower cost, with greater control over data storage, and with flexible…
TrueNAS/FreeNAS UPDATE April 2021 TrueNAS 12.0 was released in late 2020, marking the end of the FreeNAS brand. iXsystems merged FreeNAS and TrueNAS backup into a unified platform for both free and enterprise offerings. This article still reflects the most current features. However, the merger with TrueNAS brings a…
I’ve been involved in commerce as a developer since 1999 and operated as an online retailer for 20 years, so apart from feeling like an old fart, I have seen and experienced all manner of options over that time. Today I look at platforms beyond the marketing fluff to…
Bad SEO vs Good SEO. What Is the Difference? SEO is a technique used to optimise your website so that it will organically rank higher in search engine results. Good SEO is not cheap and requires a long term investment before its true benefits start to show. Bad SEO…
What Is the Best Email Hosting for Businesses in Australia? With the rise of Instant Messaging services such as Microsoft Teams and Slack, are they replacing Emails as the primary form of communication for businesses? 86% of professionals prefer to use Email for business purposes. Cloud technology has made…
Why You Should Switch to Elementary OS We Field Tested Elementary OS And Found 6 Killer Reasons Why You Should Make The Switch elementary OS is a modern, fast and open source competitor to Windows and macOS. It’s been designed with non-technical users in mind and is a great…
What Is Hybrid Cloud Backup? Hybrid cloud backup combines local on-premises storage with cloud-based storage to create a unified, resilient data protection strategy. Rather than relying on a single location or medium, a hybrid backup approach lets businesses keep fast, immediately accessible copies of their data on-site while simultaneously…
For small and medium businesses (SMBs) in Australia, protecting your data is the lifeblood of your business. Whether it’s customer records, financial data, bookings, or day-to-day operations, losing data costs your business time, money, and reputation. Understanding the differences between cloud backup vs local backup, and cloud backup vs…
Australian small and medium businesses rely on cloud technology to store and manage their data. Popular services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive have made it easy to access files from anywhere. A common misconception is that cloud storage automatically protects your business data. In actuality, cloud…
Your website is s a critical business asset. Whether you’re selling products, generating leads, or promoting your brand, the performance, security, and reliability of your site directly affect your business success. That’s where managed WordPress hosting in Australia becomes essential. Unlike shared web hosting, which simply gives you server…
In 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…