Allowing employees to use their own phones, tablets or laptops for work can seem convenient. Staff can work from almost anywhere, businesses may spend less on equipment, and employees get to use technology they already understand. However, when personal devices are used without clear rules or security controls, that convenience can introduce risks that are […]
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On 8 July 2026, a major Telstra network outage disrupted mobile calls and data services across Australia. A business communication backup plan can help keep essential services running when a major telecommunications outage occurs. For many businesses, the outage was more than an inconvenience. It affected phone calls, internet access, electronic payments, transport services and
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A business internet outage plan helps your team stay prepared when power, phones or internet services stop working. Power and internet outages can happen at any time. Storms, network faults, provider issues, construction work, damaged cables, hardware failures, and power disruptions can all stop a business from operating normally. For many businesses, even a short
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A technology onboarding process helps new employees start work smoothly, securely and with the right tools from day one. Starting a new employee should be exciting for both the business and the new team member. However, when technology is not ready, the first day can quickly become frustrating. The laptop is not set up. The
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When an employee leaves a business, most teams remember the obvious steps. They collect the laptop, remove the person from payroll, update internal records, and organise a handover. However, one of the most important steps is often missed: removing access to business systems. Ex-staff access can become a serious security risk, especially when businesses use
