As business decision makers, we tend to be in one of two camps. We’re either a ‘here we go again’ type or an embracer, excited by the prospect of change. In days’ past, technology decisions were, for the most part, left to the IT department, however in this age of […]
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Similar to moving house, moving data centre can be daunting, there are risks, though if something breaks in transit the price is a lot higher than smashing your wedding china. 1. Cost savings When you’re on a deadline to move out of the office and return the equipment, the wedding
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The word ‘Risk’ has negative connotations, it speaks to all the things that may go wrong and who in their right mind wants to release that genie! So, it is not surprising that many people are apprehensive about embracing risk and risk management practices. From my experience, quite the opposite
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If you work with email on a daily basis there is no doubt that you have heard of, or have even been affected by what is called ‘ransomware’. What is ransomware? It is a type of software that performs a malicious act, such as encrypting all of the files on
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Question everything! If you’re not sure if an email is legitimate, ask your IT provider before clicking on anything. If you don’t already know what the word “phishing” means, then you absolutely must read on. If you do, great – this post should help you identify and avoid most, if
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Today marks Starboard IT’s first birthday. Like most new businesses, it’s been a roller coaster ride; we’ve had our ups and downs and we’ve definitely been thrown around a bit. And yet we’ve still finished the year grinning from ear-to-ear, yelling “woohoo!†and chomping at the bit at the prospect
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Note: This is the 4th article a 4 part series. You can read part 1 here. One of the core focuses of our business is maintaining the consult, design, implement and support lifecycle in order to deliver the best possible outcome for both our clients and ourselves. In previous blog
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Note: This is the 3rd article a 4 part series. You can read part 1 here. The Challenge: We’ve all been there. The proposal makes sense on paper, but will it deliver to it’s potential? Time is critical and you need to keep the costs contained. The key question is: will
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Note: This is the 2nd article a 4 part series. You can read part 1 here. Is your business subject to constant regulatory reviews? Do these keep you awake at night? Where are your gaps? With hefty fines for breaches (up to $120k per day, per breach?!), the urgency for
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It’s safe to say that most people understand the benefits of running a Proof of Concept these days. The operational and technical benefits are clear: it’s an opportunity to look under the hood and kick the tires, ensuring that said product or service is a good fit for your business.
