Data Loss: Advice for Small Business
As businesses rely more and more on digital technology, the risk of data loss becomes increasingly significant. Whether it’s due to hardware failure, human error, or a cyber attack, data loss can be catastrophic for small businesses. That’s why it’s crucial for businesses to have a backup strategy in place. In this post, we’ll explore […]
Was Your Business Prepared When Microsoft 365 Went Down?
If your business relies on Microsoft 365, you may have noticed that on Tuesday, Septemebr 29th, there was a multi-hour outage. Microsoft confirmed via their Twitter account that the “residual issue has been addressed, and the incident has been resolved.” Still, for many, this was a wakeup call to the fact that they need to have a backup form of business communication.
Secure Accountability And Productivity At Home
We’ve been discussing work-from-home (WFH) or hybrid working environments for a short while now, and there’s one concern that’s been ever present: how can organisations keep their staff accountable and just as productive outside of the office space? This is a question with many potential answers, but those answers can be broken down into four […]
The Hybrid Working Model: What It Is, and How You Prepare For It
Businesses and organisations of all kinds are thinking about the eventual transition back into the office environment. This experience will be different for each organisation. Some have been running essential services during the COVID-19 outbreak, and haven’t really noticed much change in this. Their experience will differ greatly from the business that transitioned to an […]
A Trusted IT Resource Can Help Your Organisation Rapidly Adjust For Remote Working Environments
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is causing businesses around the world to reexamine their operational structure. Companies now need to plan and prepare for employees to work remotely without any interruption to normal business functions, if they plan to stay competitive and productive. If you find you and your company are facing these decisions, Sensible, will […]
Free Work From Home Self Assessment (COVID-19 Coronavirus Action Plan)
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing lots of organisations to implement Social Distancing practices. Employees are being forced to Work From Home (WFH). Is your business ready to continue to operate in this environment so you can continue to serve your clients? To help with this , we have developed a FREE COVID-19 Remote Work Readiness […]
7 Modern Remote IT Best Practices
2020 has already proven itself to be a tough year, particularly here “Down Under” in Sydney, Australia. We’ve dealt with widespread and devastating bushfires, floods, and now the global pandemic of the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus. Not just businesses, but entire nations are being shut down to contain the virus and minimise the death […]
Are You Ready for the next round of Ransomware Attacks?
Last week’s massive ransomware outbreak called WannaCry that affected over 150 countries and dominated the news headlines globally was just the beginning…. We expect newer, more malicious versions any day. This event had a massive impact everywhere, including the National Health Scheme in UK, blocking all access to patient records. Imagine what it could do […]
Disaster Strikes Sensible!
You wouldn’t have known, but we had our own fire disaster last week! Early last Tuesday, we received a call that a fire was blazing in our building. Naturally we rushed down there but like all the occupants, we were not allowed access to our office at all. Later, that day we found out a tenant […]
Power outages can derail your business continuity
Even a single second of downtime at your business can cause a ripple effect that sees operations become unhinged. While most Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) take into account longer power outages, short ones can be just as dangerous to your company. An Oakley Greenwood report showed that 58.9% of outages in NSW were for less than […]