Over the years, computers have not only become more powerful, they are also more compact than ever. This sharp rise in CPU capability has been made possible by smaller semi-conductor chips that are being densely packed with transistors. At the same time, slimmer cases stack together a rising number of chips and more powerful graphics cards processing units resulting in displays with higher resolutions. All these enhancements come at the cost of excess heat being generated because of the way components are now more tightly packed than ever. Apart from spilling your coffee onto your notebook, the biggest risk to… Read More

Hosted Telephone System delivered over Voice Over IP (VOIP) integrates real-time communication services like instant messaging (Chat), voice conferencing with non- real- time communication services like e-mail, SMS, etc. across several mediums like PC’s , mobiles and fixed line phones. With access to fast internet services, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are increasing their productivity in a cost-effective way by switching to VOIP from Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX). Although Hosted Telephony find its roots in PABX, it certainly defines the ultra-modern age of communication. Today, when internet is easily accessible across the globe, small and medium enterprises opt for… Read More

A considerable change has been witnessed in the way the end-users consume IT in the past few years. The rise in workforce along with their preference to work from the location of their convenience has further encouraged the enterprises to devise a strategy that perfectly fit in the growing needs of that workforce. The use of virtualization technology, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in the recent years is been considered the right answer to strike a balance between windows-only and platform-agnostic applications, enterprise network and public internet, enterprise-owned devices and user-owned devices. What is Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)? VDI is basically… Read More

IT continues to evolve, bringing with it, unprecedented change. End devices can access the network at a speed that most security teams and most advanced network security systems can’t keep up. As your organization accelerates, you need to stay ahead of more collaborative cybercriminals who have more resources at their disposal than ever.  To achieve this outcome, every business needs to comprehend the key aspects of Network Security System. What does by Network Security System mean? The practice of protecting an organization’s network and data from unauthorized intrusion is called network security. This practice includes installing robust, up-to-date security appliance… Read More

As of Jan. 14, Microsoft no longer offers technical assistance or software updates to your windows 7 and the company has encouraged people to upgrade to Windows 10 to keep their PCs and laptops secure. “The specific end of support day for Windows 7 will be January 14, 2020,” Microsoft says. “After that, technical assistance and software updates from Windows Update that help protect your PC will no longer be available for the product. Therefore, it’s important that you upgrade to a modern operating system such as Windows 10, which can provide the latest security updates to help keep you… Read More

Microsoft has announced January 14, 2020, as the end date for extended support, also known as End of Life (EOL), for the Windows 7 operating system. What does this mean? As of Jan 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer produce any patches or updates or any newly discovered issues for Windows 7. Risk: This potentially exposes users of devices with the Windows 7 operating system to vulnerabilities that could potentially be exploited by threat bugs, viruses, and ransomware. Protect your business now, how we can help you: Business ICT can help you successfully migrate off of Windows 7. How do we… Read More

Business ICT has recently announced a merger with empower ICT—the industry leader in managed services in Australia. empower ICT’s solutions have been widely adopted by more than 350 companies across Australia. Established in 2010, empower ICT has built a strong reputation for delivering quality solutions that support business objectives and increase organisational productivity. The Impact In today’s scenario when businesses have got way too complex due to markets being driven by a variety of technologies, delivering quality services has now for sure become a thing of cut-throat competition. Technology drives innovation and to catch up with it while focusing on… Read More

As the ISDN shutdown deadline is coming closer, the growing unrest among businesses in Australia can be felt. Businesses will now have to look for alternatives to keep their operations running effectively. We bring you a quick guide to prepare for the shutdown and switch to new technologies successfully. Here we go: Analyze Business Infrastructure First step to prepare for the shutdown is to adopt new technologies such as VoIP and SIP. Start reviewing your entire business infrastructure to understand its every important aspect. This will help you ensure which new technology will better fulfill your business goals. Remember,… Read More

The dark ISDN hour is just around a new dawn. The entire old copper infrastructure is making its way out of the country for NBN to rollout a new beginning. The ISDN shutdown will setoff from September 30, 2019, and will finish completely by 2022. It is going to affect more than 2 million businesses. So it is important to make a strategy to deal with the situation now or else the industry will have to bear losses beyond recovery.Therefore, we have got you a list of things you should do to help you prepare for the ISDN shutdown. Here… Read More

With the ISDN shutdown finally round the corner, the unrest has doubled in the industry. Rumors are spreading like wildfire, debates are on, and DIY solutions are coming from all corners of the world. So if your business is also ISDN dependent, then you got to think really fast. The clock is ticking. From September 30, 2019, our businesses will have to look for other alternatives. Although the complete shutdown is slated to take place in 2025 (as per the statement made by BT), there is no confirmation on it yet. It is better to change now than repent later. Read More

Healthcare industry deals with enormous data of patients daily. It contains their personal information, health reports, and medical history among other important things. Managing this huge data is a herculean task due to its diversity and privacy threats. This is why healthcare organizations have embraced cloud computing services. It is scalable, cost-efficient, and secure. The partnership between Microsoft and Walgreens (the world’s second largest pharmacy chain in the U.S) in January this year suggests that there is mutual interest in the industry to take healthcare to the cloud. Cloud networks offer plenty of benefits to healthcare industry. Some of them… Read More

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is also called IP telephony. It uses a set of technologies to deliver voice communications over internet protocol (IP) networks such as the Internet. In other words, VoIP is a technology that allows people to make voice calls over the Internet. WhatsApp, Facebook, and Skype calling feature are some ideal examples.To make a traditional voice call, you need a phone system connected to a cable line. However, that is not the case with VoIP. All it needs is the Internet connection to connect people on calls. Voice is very cost-effective for all type of businesses… Read More

The Australian telecommunication industry is eyeing a huge makeover on September 30, 2019 with the imminent ISDN shutdown. However, despite the chaos in the past, there is too much stillness lurking around the subject now considering its impact on the commercial connectivity. The disconnection of ISDN services will set off soon and Telstra is doing all it can to provide alternative solutions. The Australian telecommunication giant has already stopped selling its products such as ISDN2, ISDN2 Enhanced, ISDN 10/20/30, DDS Fastway, Megalink, Frame Relay products from June 30, 2018. This step was taken by the company to encourage users to… Read More

What is Business NBN The NBN broadband network is an upgrade to existing telecommunications infrastructure through a range of new technologies, including fixed line. NBN will offer wholesale solutions that are designed to help service providers meet the varying requirements of businesses. These services offer a range of connectivity options. When the NBN broadband access network reaches your business, your landline phone and internet services will need to be switched over. Business ICT Partners specialise in providing NBN migration solutions that will help SMEs deploy a network based on their business objectives. Is my Business Impacted? The rollout of… Read More

A LAN audit in simple terms is a comprehensive audit of your organisation’s IT Systems to ascertain its health, evaluate performance, analyse its needs and ensure it is functioning optimally. It provides actionable insights into network security, network control policies and checks its compliance with key data security regulations. The whole idea behind a comprehensive LAN audit is to improve network performance and ensure compliance. How does LAN Audit assist with your compliance? One of the critical benefits of LAN audit is that it will set the stage for your business to be compliant with two important regulations namely Notifiable… Read More

6th June 2019 Melbourne, Australia Contact Us Phone: 1300 BUS ICT Email: info@businessict.net.au Business ICT Partners, a managed Telecom & ICT service provider embarks on a digital journey to connect and collaborate better with their customers. Business ICT Partners, a leading provider of managed services offering a holistic solution of services ranging from Telco, IT, Cloud, Network security and more has announced its plans to leverage digital marketing to expand its reach and increase business visibility. Based in Melbourne and a reach countrywide, Business ICT Partners is amongst one of the very few managed services providers that offer… Read More