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How to Handle High Call Volumes: Queues, Callbacks and Overflow

How to Handle High Call Volumes: Queues, Callbacks and Overflow

To handle high call volumes, set your phone system up so calls wait in a queue instead of ringing out, overflow to other staff when the queue gets long, and give callers the option of a callback instead of holding. Then use live wallboards and call reports to staff your busy times. A call centre […]

Storm Protection for Business IT Systems

Storm Protection for Business IT Systems

Summer in Australia brings plenty of good things – barbies, beach trips, and long, easy arvos. But let’s be honest, it also brings some pretty wild weather. Storms can roll through without warning, unleashing lightning, intense heat, fire risks, and flooding. Watch: Storm ready. Business ready. That’s why storm protection is essential for every organisation. […]

Business Travel Technology Checklist: Is Your Work Kit Actually Ready?

Use our business travel technology checklist

Your Laptop Fits in the Bag. That Does Not Make It Travel-Ready. Packing for a work trip is the easy part. Landing and finding that the charger is too weak, the headset will not connect and the files you need never actually downloaded is the part that catches people out. The best travel kit is […]

Working Overseas? Secure Access to Your Business Systems

working overseas secure remote access

Travelling Overseas and Need to Do Some Work? You have thought about the laptop, the power bank, the eSIM or roaming activation. But have you thought about how you will securely access your business systems from another country? Planning an overseas trip where you will need to do some work? Most people pack the tech […]

Microsoft Is Retiring SMS Authentication

Microsoft retiring SMS authentication, time to use passkey

What Businesses Need to Know Microsoft has announced a major change to how people access Microsoft 365 and other services protected by Microsoft Entra ID. From 1 February 2027, Microsoft will stop providing SMS text messages and voice calls as authentication methods for Microsoft Entra ID. Passkeys will become the preferred authentication experience for users […]

Why Thousands of Businesses Upgrade to a Professional Email Platform

Why Using a Personal Email for Business Is a Risk

For many small businesses, using a free Gmail, Outlook or Hotmail account seems like the simplest option. It’s free, familiar and easy to set up. However, what many business owners don’t realise is that the real cost isn’t the subscription you save, it’s the risks you don’t see. Today, email is much more than a […]

Microsoft 365 Price Changes: What’s Changing 1 July, 2026

Microsoft 365 Price Update

Microsoft 365 July 2026:Price Changes & What’s New in Each Plan From 1 July 2026, Microsoft 365 pricing increases by 5–33% across most plans. Here’s a full breakdown of the new AUD prices and what’s being added to each plan. Your current pricing holds until your renewal date New pricing applies to new subscriptions and […]