TECH TALK

Tech Talk is Airnet's column that is published fortnightly in the Hawke's Bay Today - to read some of our more recent submissions, read on.....  

Filling in the "Gaps"

As a business changes with time, so does its technology requirements. If not reviewed regularly a business’s technology processes can become dated and inefficient.  We find that this is something  often neglected by the business owner or manager who does not have the time or the knowledge to review the systems they have .......read more

Spring is in the Air

If the great success of E-Day last weekend (4 Oct) provided you enough inspiration to get your old computer equipment out of the way and into a recycling programme, then you should have enough motivation left to think about spring cleaning your remaining IT equipment.......read more  

Internet & Business Productivity
 
Today the Internet is a crucial part of how we do business and there are ways you can utilise it for maximum productivity.....read more  

Are your kids protected?

It’s no secret that now-a-days one can access whatever material they desire by simply typing relevant keywords into a search engine like Google and it’s not surprising that governing the activities of your children or teens whilst they are online is near impossible........read more

IT Support - Myths

There’s a good chance that if you are running a business today you will have an IT infrastructure, whether it be 2 computers or 50 one day you will need IT support. There a quite a few misconceptions within the business community about IT support companies and the services they provide.......read more

Warranties for Business

Ever reached for the power button on your computer and nothing happens? You try again, still the computer doesn’t start. Blind panic sets in, questions race through your mind “what do I do?, who do I call?”. ..........read more 

Tools to work from home 

It’s common knowledge that the petrol costs have made a big impact on running a business. We are seeing more and more businesses choosing to keep employees at home or limit the travel they undertake for work purposes..........read more  

PBX or Phone Lines? 

If your business’s standard phone and fax lines are costing you a small fortune and your business calling activity could be more effective, then it may be time to consider investing in a PBX system.....read more  

When disaster strikes   

In recent times there were crippling natural disasters in China and Myanmar. In the IT world we see disasters on a weekly basis – the disasters being extensive IT failures that can quite literally cripple a business........read more 
 
XP or Vista? 
 
XP or Vista? I probably get asked two to three times per week whether to go with Microsoft’s newer operating system Vista, or simply stick with XP. There a few things to should consider before you make the move, and I’ve listed a few of them to ponder....read more

Relocating your Server 

Previously I have discussed the basics of servers and in what situations a business may require one. The basis of having a well managed server is to keep our business and our employees running effectively. So in terms of how a server is best managed and there are few options available.....read more  
 
Managing business growth and IT  

Business growth is a scenario all business owners strive for but when growth is not managed well, it can become a real headache.

Business growth can include many things like increased staff numbers or a change of premises. IT requirements to meet these types of expansion can be complex and should be planned for and budgeted for well in advance......read more

For more information contact Brock Golding on 0508 AIRNET or 021 519 104

 

 

 
 
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