Blog Archives

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  How does a MPLS Private Network protect your business?

  20 Jun 2017

  MPLS private networks provide excellent benefits for businesses, including increased cybersecurity. What threats do they stop, and which ones get through? For Australian organisations operating from multiple sites, and retailers in particular, a MPLS private network provides key benefits - including cybersecurity. Secure internet between the head office and multiple...
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  What website are you really on?

  07 Jun 2017

  You might not be on the website you think you're on. How could URL spoofing lead to phishing attacks that compromise a business's network security? The little green padlock next to the URL in a web browser has been a quick and easy feature to double check that a site...
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  How can retailers boost sales with analytics?

  23 May 2017

  Amazon has confirmed it will launch it’s Marketplace to Australia next.  Local retailers can’t afford to wait and see what the company has planned for Australia. How can big data and analytics, enabled through cloud solutions, boost sales in 2017? Over 42 per cent of respondents to Inside Retail's 2017 outlook survey...
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  What do you need to know about the WannaCry ransomware attack?

  16 May 2017

  A global ransomware attack hit thousands of users in May, and it's likely to continue posing a threat to business network security. Starting May 12, thousands of users fell victim to a global ransomware attack before a single cybersecurity researcher accidentally thwarted it. This particular attack, known as WannaCrypt0r 2.0...
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  Fake shared documents are the latest phishing bait

  08 May 2017

  A fake shared Google Doc is the latest phishing attack tactic. How did this exploit work, and what does it mean for business network security? Do not click on suspicious links in emails, even if they were sent from a recognised email address. They could be phishing attempts from hackers...
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  How to protect your business voice system from hacking

  05 May 2017

  PBX systems are susceptible to cyberattacks. Here are three strategies for protecting your business voice system against hacking attempts. Australian businesses must be aware of an overlooked entry point for cybercriminals: their business voice system. These are tantalising targets. Attacks on phone systems are netting massive hauls for malicious actors -...
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  Can you secure the loyalty of robotic shoppers?

  24 Apr 2017

  Securing customer loyalty is key for retailers, but what happens when machines are the shoppers? Analytics will help cater to tomorrow's robot consumers. Australian retailers are leveraging technology for customer loyalty programs, but are they prepared for a time when technology is the customer? Thanks to the growth of the...
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  How to prevent business hacking in Australia

  20 Apr 2017

  Cybercrime poses a significant threat to Australian businesses. These three strategies can help organisations fight back against intrusions. One in three businesses in Australia have been the victim of some form of cybercrime. According to the Australian Government's Stay Smart Online initiative, each attack costs a business over $270,000 on...
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  Don’t get left behind by the NBN switchover

  12 Apr 2017

  Many Australian consumers are at risk of being cut off from internet and telephone services after the NBN switchover. How can businesses prepare?   Nearly 40 per cent of Australians are at risk of losing key internet and phone services after the NBN reaches their area, according to a survey by...
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  5 Major Advantages of SIP over ISDN

  05 Apr 2017

  For those who aren’t particularly familiar with the ins-and-outs of SIP and ISDN, the distinctions can be confusing and often outdated. To help clear things up we'll start with the basics and move on from there. SIP or Session Initiation Protocol is an application layer protocol that is based on...