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In the Spotlight – Microsoft Copilot for M365
Security can’t be an afterthought in a growing business. Discover why embedding it as a…
In the Spotlight – Cyber Security Awareness Training (CSAT)
Security can’t be an afterthought in a growing business. Discover why embedding it as a…
In the Spotlight – Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
Security can’t be an afterthought in a growing business. Discover why embedding it as a…
You Can’t Lead What You Can’t See: Cybersecurity Strategy for the Boardroom
Security can’t be an afterthought in a growing business. Discover why embedding it as a…
You Can’t Scale on Insecurity: Why Growing Businesses Need a Security-First IT Strategy
Security can’t be an afterthought in a growing business. Discover why embedding it as a…
Cybersecurity – The Human Cost of Inaction
Cybersecurity – The Human Cost of Inaction Why do business leaders put their amazing teams…
Apple Security Updates – April 2025
Apple’s Latest Updates: Enhancing Security Across Devices Apple has released updates for iOS 18.4, iPadOS…
DeepSeek is here… Why it’s still Copilot for Businesses
DeepSeek, the latest generative AI platform, is taking the world by storm. It seems to…
Why We Should All Be Like Donald Trump and Coldplay
Whether you love them or loathe them both Donald Trump and Coldplay had an incredibly…
Time to take a breath: AI Fatigue, Driving ROI and Priming your Team for Effective Use in 2025
For lots of people, it may feel like Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been with us…
In The Spotlight – Backups
Have you ever lost something? Maybe you left something behind at the beach, or your…
Responding to a Cybersecurity Incident (and trying to prevent one)
The cost of cybercrime, if it were its own economy, is now rapidly catching up…
How aware of Cybersecurity are you?
Given that Cybersecurity Awareness Week was at the end of last month, I felt it…
iOS 18.1 Released – What’s New?
Apple have now released iOS 18.1, introducing the first suite of Apple Intelligence features for…
Shadow IT and The Cost of Inaction – How to Best Position your Business for Successful Technology Use for the rest of 2024 and Beyond
Have you have heard of shadow IT, a term referring to the unauthorised use of…
iOS 18.2 – Key Features for Businesses
With iOS 18.1 due for release in the coming weeks with an initial set of…
In The Spotlight – Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)
Have you ever had a pipe burst? Or maybe your electricity stopped working suddenly? You…
How to know if you’re getting everything you need from your technology, and what to do if you aren’t
Technology in business can be a hard subject for management to tackle. More often than not,…
How Generative AI Can Boost Your Business
What is Generative AI? As we have written about earlier this year, Generative AI is…
It’s the End of the World as we know it (and I feel fine)
Change sucks! Nothing is going to be the same again! The world as I know…
In the Spotlight – Enhanced Email Filtering
We have all heard of victims of spam…. or unfortunately even fallen victim ourselves; promising…
Apple Intelligence – AI for the rest of us
Apple has made a notable advancement in artificial intelligence with the unveiling of Apple Intelligence,…
Top 5 cyber-attack defences in 2024
As we move further and further into a digital age, cyber-security becomes more important by…
How to get ready for Artificial Intelligence: Guidance for business leaders
Why AI matters for your organisation AI is not just a buzzword or a hype.…
Do you understand the importance of your data?
Do you understand the value of the data you hold? Do you? Seriously? Sorry for…
In the Spotlight – Huntress Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
At Stratus Blue, we exist to give businesses the freedom to be remarkable, and we…
Elevating Business Continuity Practices
Business continuity is the ability of a business to continue operating critical business functions during…
Breaking Women-In-Tech Stereotypes
As we approach International Women’s Day I have been thinking about my role as a Chief…
Reflecting On The Past And Predicting The Future
A new year brings the opportunity to reflect on what has passed and inject new…
How To Make The Most Of Technology
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, all businesses can gain competitive advantage by keeping abreast…
Building An Information Technology Roadmap
When asking the question, “Have you got an Information Technology Roadmap?”, we are asking how…
Cyber Security 101
Cyber Security has always been an important factor in the IT landscape, but of late…
The Cloud – Then And Now
Technology continually evolves, and with each year that passes, technology evolves faster and further. In…
Don’t Get Caught In The Phishing Net!
We are all aware of the impacts of cybercrime on people and businesses in Aotearoa.…
Two Steps, Too Easy
Ronald Reagan may very well have said that the most terrifying words in the English…
Privacy Rights In The Digital Age
It is important that businesses understand their responsibilities regarding any personal information they hold. According…
Making The Most Of Your Microsoft 365 Subscription
I’m going to say it as it is. If you’re operating a business, no matter…
Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery in 2023
Our thoughts go out to all those who have been affected in the recent cyclonic…
ProductivIT
Productivity is a key aspect of modern business, and technology has played a major role…
Greening IT
Green IT can be defined as the practice of environmentally sustainable and responsible computing. It…
The Downside Of Dark Data
The digital data we all generate and accumulate is saved somewhere and increasingly it is…
Phishing Attacks Becoming More Sophisticated
Analysts from Zscaler’s cybersecurity research team have discovered a new large-scale phishing campaign targeting Microsoft…
End Users Are The Main Point Of Entry For Organisations – And It’s On The Edge Of Disruption
End-user computing is about to undergo a profound transformation (EUC). In fact, it is predicted…
Downtime – What Is It And How It Could Affect Your Business
The nature of today’s business relies on 24/7 365 days of uptime a year. Uptime…
Digital Passwords Are Your First Line Of Defence Against Cyber Security Attacks
Imagine that you receive an email from your work email provider requesting that you log…
Microsoft Teams, A Revolution In Collaboration
At the start of 2020, you most likely had a carefully considered roadmap for your…
Cyber Risk Management Should Be Your Top Priority In 2022
You don’t have to look far to find news of a major data breach these…
New Zealand Government Creates A Road For New Zealand Tech Sector
As IT recruiters and businesses continue to face a shortage of skilled workers in New…
Changes To Microsoft Licensing And What That Means For Businesses
As the economy picks up, demand for many inputs is outstripping supply, driving up prices…
How To Choose The Best Website Hosting Platform For Your Business
A strong online presence has never been more vital for small and medium-sized businesses. 80%…
The Best Use Of Techsperties
During 2020, new data and privacy laws came into play, remote working exploded, and cyber-security,…
To Consumer Or Not To Consumer
You don’t need me to tell you that it’s been an extraordinary year… Covid-19, the…
Birth Of The Human Firewall
Cyber security threats are ever evolving and continue to be a risk to our businesses;…
Protect Your Digital Assets
Over the past few articles, I have written about the importance of protecting your business’…
Be Prepared For New Privacy Act Changes
According to a survey by Digital Identity New Zealand (DINZ) in 2019, 79 percent of…
More Regulation Could Enhance It Infrastructure Development
A lot happens in the tech world in three years. New Zealand firms have sent…
Stay Vigilant To Resist Changing Face Of Cyber Attacks
It is a matter of fact that technology has a large role in our day…
Know What Purpose Your Technology Serves
Navigating economic challenges, businesses need to focus on having a secure and reliable IT platform.
Technology Resilience – Now And In The Future
Businesses are adapting to the new normal of increased remote work, leading to a focus…
Meeting The Challenges Of Working From Home
The current forced remote work experiment prepares us for a future where flexible work policies…
