Remote work has been on the rise for many years. The idea is that, with flexible IT, comes the flexibility for employees to work outside of the office. Whether that means working from home, or working abroad, remote work has become the vogue. However remote work is not without risks, specifically those of the security …
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We live in an increasingly interconnected world. The differences between software and hardware have begun to blur, with local storage on a computer increasingly becoming obsolete. That’s why Rule Technology always seeks to stay ahead of technology developments, so we’re best placed to advise our customers. In this article, we will look at Microsoft Office …
Backing up your data isn’t just good practice, it’s a vital part of ensuring business continuity. A backup is a copy of the critical data that your company and systems need to operate every day. Keeping backups guarantees day-to-day operations can continue even if something goes wrong. However, what happens if the problem is something …
It is the technological dream. As you head home from work, your phone beams a signal to your house. As you’re navigating traffic, various devices around your home become active. Lights come on, heating or cooling starts up and the kettle starts to boil. All in anticipation of you walking through the front door. This …
With the holiday season on the horizon, you might be planning a well-deserved break. Don’t let your IT system ruin your time off, follow our tips below to ensure that your systems hold up during the holidays. Be repair proactive If you leave your team a system in good working order, there’s a good chance …
Making a disaster recovery plan can feel like planning for failure. You have a good team, strong systems and regular backups, what could go wrong? At Rule Technology, we believe the best way to recover from a disaster is to be properly prepared. Follow our simple steps below to ensure that your company is one …
People in the construction industry can be understandably wary of IT products. This isn’t because they don’t see the benefits of using IT systems. In fact, they have probably been sold an IT product by a vendor who didn’t understand their business challenges and they were left holding the bag. In the construction industry, a …
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The Australian automotive repair industry ranges from small family-owned shops to national franchise stores. Despite the differences in size and customer base, automotive companies share the struggle of finding the right IT services for their business. Rule Technology has experience with both small businesses and franchise run stores as well as the unique IT challenges …
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The term ‘information technology’ is enough to induce panic in some people. The lexicon associated with computers is often a different language entirely – think ‘gigahertz’, ‘megapixel’ and ‘metadata’, just to name a few terms – however, the basic tenets of IT need not be as difficult to understand. At Rule Technology, we abide by …
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According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, nearly 1 in 5 businesses reported using paid cloud-computing services. Other surveys such as the 2015 Telsyte Australian Infrastructure & Cloud Computing Market Study have this number up over 50%. While there might not be consensus over the numbers, cloud storage is gaining in popularity and chances are …
Migration to the cloud – is it the right step for your business? Read More »
