Android vs Windows tablets – Which tablet to buy ?
Which is better? … As usual the depends!…. Read on for a deep dive into Android vs Windows Tablets. Tablets have filled that niche market in mobile devices, between laptops and mobile phones. Tablets are a better choice for portability … Continue reading →
Guide: how much does the average laptop weigh ?
With many of our business users being mobile in this new age of portable computing, one of the biggest questions is – How much does the average laptop weigh ? Of course, as the old adage goes….. This depends! When … Continue reading →
Backup OneDrive/SharePoint – PIP Drive
PIP has services to provide its clients with a Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) for Microsoft 365 One Drive and SharePoint. This backup Service will provide our clients with a – 7 Day Backup 6 Week Backup 12 Month Back 7 year Backup … Continue reading →
Microsoft 365 on the way to Cloud.Microsoft
Just as complicated as the product offerings under the Microsoft Suite of products were, which has now been culminated under the Microsoft 365 banner, so was the multitude of domains and subdomains that represented these This is all about to … 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 →
Setup Microsoft Team Avatar
The latest update for Microsoft Teams is the creation of your own personal Teams Avatar in 3D. No longer will you need to make sure your presentable for those early morning Monday teams meetings. Just have your very own personally … Continue reading →
PIP Cloud Storage & Backup
With the return of most workers to the office and the economising of many offices in this climate, PIP has moved many of its clients applications and particularly storage either out of the cloud or to a hybrid – On … Continue reading →
HP 250 G6 Notebook PC – $499
Special – $499.00 until 31/10/18 Get connected with the sleek HP 250 G6 Notebook! Complete business or personal tasks with Intel technology, essential collaboration tools and Windows 10 pre-loaded on to get you started right away. The durable chassis helps … Continue reading →
PIP – Polycom Partnership
PIP has become a Polycom partner. This is to ensure PIP is up to date with the latest info and pricing for Polycom Phones, Video Conferencing and collaboration devices. Speak to your account manager about the full range of home … 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 →
HP 400 G2 Intel Desktop $649
HP 400G2 Intel Desktop $649 Small Form Factor Intel Core G3240 3.1G 500GB HDD 7200 SATA DVD+/-RW 4GB DDR3-1600 Windows 8.1Pro Down gradable to Windows 7 64 Bit 1-1-1-Wty Price valid till 1st March 2015 Full Specifications Brand Name: HP Form Factor: … Continue reading →
HP 250 Intel Notebook $450
HP 250 Notebook $450 Get connected with the value-priced HP 250 G3 Notebook PC. Complete business tasks with Intel technology, essential multimedia tools and Windows 8.1 loaded on the HP 250. The durable chassis helps protect the notebook from the … 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 →