Game Changing – Australia’s Latest – Cyber Security Legislation
Firstly, some of the statements, thoughts and ideas, in this article, are only my views and opinions, and may not be those of PIP. This week, the Australian Parliament passed a landmark cyber security bill aimed at fortifying the nation’s … Continue reading →
What are the Seven Initiatives Under the New 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy
Introduction Australia has recognized the escalating threats in cyberspace and launched the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy to bolster its defences. This strategy encompasses seven key initiatives designed to enhance the nation’s cyber resilience, safeguard critical infrastructure, and protect citizens’ … Continue reading →
VMware Post-Broadcom Acquisition: Costs, Downfalls, any Benefits ?
A whirl wind of contracts, webinars, meetings and phone calls the new cost structures are in for Broadcom vision for VMware. As expressed and anticipated last year, Broadcom has migrated to a full subscription model. Thereby effectively migrating every Enterprise … Continue reading →
The End of Life for Exchange Server: A Comprehensive Overview
Microsoft’s Exchange Server has been a cornerstone of enterprise communication and collaboration for many years. However, like all technology, it has a lifecycle, and understanding this lifecycle is crucial for IT administrators and decision-makers. Microsoft has released the dates and … Continue reading →
The End of an Era: Windows 10 Reaches End of Life – 2025
Microsoft’s flagship operating system, Windows 10, has been a staple for many users since its inception in 2015. However, all good things must come to an end, and Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach its EOL (end … Continue reading →
Broadcom’s Acquisition of VMware: The End of VMware ?
In a significant move that has sent ripples across the tech industry, Broadcom Inc., a global technology leader, announced its acquisition of VMware Inc., the leading innovator in enterprise virtualisation and platform software The deal, valued at approximately $61 billion, … Continue reading →
Genie Software Solutions Rebrands as Magentus
From today, Genie solutions will now be know as Magentus. If you recall the Citadel Group bought Genie Solutions in late 2021 through its private equity group – Pacific Equity Partners. This equity group also acquired UK based medical software … Continue reading →
Cloud Growth Slows
The quarterly results form the big three public cloud providers, Azure, AWS and Google have reported slower growth. The era of exponential growth and huge digital footprints may be over for these mega datacenters…. At least for now. Many cloud … Continue reading →
Citadel Group Buys Genie Solutions
Just as we where about to see Genie Solutions debut on the Australian Stock Market (ASX), The Citadel Groups, Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) has made a bid higher than the expected IPO price to purchase the Medical Practice Software Management … Continue reading →
ACCC – Broadband Speed Complaints
It is always a struggle to explain to our customers how our network differs substantially form other IPS’s especially the cheaper, residential targeted providers. It is not until a customer leaves the PIP network that they realize that PIP is … Continue reading →
All Flash Storage – EMC Unity
This year at EMC world, EMC has released a new storage solution aimed at small to medium sized business. These units are simple to use with a modern HTML5 interface that provides users with simple yet effective management and monitoring. … Continue reading →
Microsoft Continuum
Microsoft Continuum for phones allows you to connect your phone either wired or wirelessly to a monitor or TV. This allows the user to view their information on the big screen. Not such a big deal. But what if this … Continue reading →
Wave 2 – 802.11ac
What is Wave2 ? Wave2 or 802.11ac is a new Wi-Fi standard offering up to 2167Mbps of wireless connectivity on the 5Ghz frequency band. This new standard was first introduced in 2012, but only really started to be adopted by … Continue reading →
End of Life IE 8, 9 and 10
This Wednesday (13/1/2016) is the final day o business for Internet Explorer versions 8, 9 and 10. Anyone still using these version of IE are advised to upgrade to either Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7 and 8.1, or use … Continue reading →
NBN V’s Mobile
The national broadband builder is tracking well ahead of its service activation targets, seemingly defying concerns that a growing number of mobile-only households will undermine its business plan. Although the NBN builders are tracking ahead of schedule to the activation … Continue reading →
Windows 10 First Vulnerabilities
This week saw Microsoft release major patches for Windows 10. These have been listed as taking care of multiple vulnerabilities which have been rated as critical. No known exploits are available for the vulnerabilities, but Microsoft recommends that users apply … Continue reading →
Hacked – Kmart and David Jones
Within 24 hours of each other, two of Australia leading and most trusted retailers where hacked. Both retailers where utilising IBM’s e-commerce Web Sphere Platform that allowed the companies privacy to be breached and customers personal information stolen. No financial … Continue reading →
Windows 10 – 1 Billion Devices
This is the target Microsoft has set for its latest operating system Windows 10. Windows 10 which we will see released to the public in the coming months is the first in a radical change in the design and philosophy … Continue reading →
Is your Mobile Web Site Google Ready ?
Today Google as deployed new algorithms in an aim to provide users with more relevant information and ease of use when searching using a mobile device. “As people increasingly search on their mobile devices, we want to make sure they … Continue reading →
Internet Explorer R.I.P!
That’s right its been at the centre of controversy now for almost 20 years. Microsoft’s Internet Explorer was launched in 1995, and has had a long and eventful life taking out many competing browsers during this time. At one stage … Continue reading →
Microsoft Remote Desktop – Goes Anywhere
A lot of people still aren’t aware that Microsoft has a Remote Desktop Client that is compatible with just about all devices a user currently has. From the PC on your desk, to the Smart Phone in your pocket, Microsoft’s … Continue reading →
Apple to take bite of office
Just when the Google/Microsoft war on desktop applications was heating up Apple has decided to increase its presence by allowing non-Apple hardware users access to their iWork for iCloud service. In the past these services required users to own a … Continue reading →
The Future is here. Microsoft’s HoloLens
We have all seen it on those futuristic films, users flicking through screens of data in mid air, interacting with the computer in 3D, well dream no more. Microsoft’s Windows 10 enables the world’s most advanced holographic computing platform. Microsoft’s … Continue reading →
Free Upgrade to Windows 10
Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will be a free upgrade for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 customers who choose to upgrade in the fist year. We currently have no further details or restrictions on this offer … Continue reading →
5 Reasons to rethink your Telco
In this world with such a huge dependence on our Telecommunications it is essential we perform due diligence on the providers that we entrust these services to. This week further news of another Telecommunications company going into liquidation leaving customers with … Continue reading →
Windows Server 2003 End Of Life
14th July 2015 is the day Windows Server 2003 will be no more. Just like the iconic Windows XPs departure from our lives earlier this year Windows Server 2003 is now ready to be shut down. With more than 10 … Continue reading →