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Small IT Habits That Can Lead to Big Problems
In many small businesses, IT systems start out simple and functional. A shared login for convenience. Broad access to files “just in case.” Temporary accounts that never get removed. At…

Awareness – The Human Element of Cybersecurity
When businesses think about cybersecurity, the conversation usually starts with tools. Endpoint protection (antivirus software), email gateways, firewalls, multi-factor authentication, and regular security patching all play an important role. Even…

The 2026 Microsoft Licensing Changes: What Small Businesses Need to Know
The summer months in New Zealand often bring a change of pace. Many teams are returning from holidays, easing back into work, and setting priorities for the year ahead. For…

Cybersecurity for SMEs: Addressing Common Antivirus Myths
Antivirus helps. Awareness protects. Layers secure. If you ask most small business owners whether they’re protected online, many will confidently answer, “Of course, we’ve got antivirus”. It’s a comforting belief,…

DMARC: Protecting Your Business Email from Spoofing and Scams
There’s a chance you’re familiar with email. Electronic mail has been used increasingly worldwide since it’s inception in the 1970s; and here in 2025 it’s an almost indispensable necessity both…

Windows 10 End of Support: What You Need to Do Before It’s Too Late
As Heraclitus said around 2500 years ago, “The only constant in life is change”. The same is certainly true in our industry. Support for Windows 10 will officially end on…