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FEATURE : IS YOUR IT READY ?
Security needs to be top of mind
In this rush to fast-track plans to update their systems to support remote work , some organizations have left themselves open to the risk of cybersecurity attacks , and these criminals grow more sophisticated by the day .
It is crucial to protect company , customer and partner data . The Australian Cybersecurity Center ( ACSC ) revealed that they received reports of cybercrimes of all types every eight minutes in 2020 – 21 .
As security is a key priority when working remotely , it is important that your IT infrastructure has security systems that can offer real-time protection from threats . Organizations not only demand but need security and reliability from their IT systems .

AS WE LIVE OUT THE NEW NORMAL , ORGANIZATIONS

ARE BEING FORCED TO REASSESS THEIR IT

AND LOOK TO LONG TERM SOLUTIONS .

and work with you to find a solution as quickly as possible to avoid any risk to security .
The benefits of having SDI and cloud computing are the fact that they allow automated and integrated IT functions which stay on top of backups , data recovery and security .
When looking to update your services to implement these systems , it is also important to assess whether the provider offers an accessible technical support system that can assist with any issues that may arise
Moving into 2022 and the future of hybrid working , organizations need to ensure their IT systems are developed to manage the change in work processes and the increased desire to work from home . Ensuring these systems are future-proof , grow with the business and will provide a secure location for an organization ’ s data is absolutely critical , and implementing these upgrades now will provide businesses a competitive edge with a strong future . p
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