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August 2019
XBC Managed IT Service
Computer problems aren’t just a nuisance they’re a disaster! Frustrating isn’t it? Your company needs and deserves the
June 2019
Steve Job’s Top 10 Tips for Business | Australian Small Business Blog
Author: Dr Greg Chapman At an Australian conference in 2018, an associate of Steve Job’s, Guy Kawasaki, gave Job’s top 10 tips for running
The Negative Impact of Technology on Workplace Communication | Infinite Growth
Author: Maria Pantalone Technology is now an essential part of our lives. In the workplace, we cannot function effectively without it. That raises the
The Seven Deadly Sins of Small Business | Australian Small Business Blog
Author: Dr. Greg Chapman While running a successful business is not easy, there are rules that you can follow that will almost certainly increase
May 2019
Will Technology Really Destroy Jobs? | Information Age
Is technology set to destroy jobs? Amber Rudd says that “automation is driving the decline of banal and repetitive tasks." So the jobs of
What is digital transformation in business: Everything you need to know | Information Age
What is digital transformation in business? Before embarking on any transformation led by technology, it is important for everyone — from the CEO to
5 Cloud Migration Steps To Ensure Success | Information Age
Mark Pidgeon, vice president of technical services and customer success at Sumo Logic, explores the steps to a successful cloud migration. What cloud migration
What Causes Chronic Busyness At Work
A deluge of emails and meetings, coupled with an ever-growing to-do list at work, are keeping working professionals constantly busy. Mobile technology, which lets
Why It’s Increasingly Important To Have A Growth Mindset | FUJIFILM
Growth Mindset & Tech Artificial Intelligence, robotics, quantum computing… the latest technology trends are enough to make your head spin, but the technology of
Future of Work 2023: What it means for schools | FUJIFILM
Over the last few months FUJIFILM Australia has been reviewing the literature on the future of work, looking out to 2023. The good news!
March 2019
Trends To Watch Out For In 2019 | Xerox
As our increasingly digital world changes how we work, businesses are constantly on the lookout for more ways to keep their operations lean; that
Digitisation, Digitalisation, and Digital Transformation Aren’t The Same Thing | Xerox
What is the new digital age, and how does it change the way we work? For some, this refers to the advent of disruptive
Balancing the Risks & Rewards of Connected Manufacturing | Cisco
The most expensive cyber security event ever, started with a software accounting package from the Ukraine. In its wake 25% of the world’s shipping
When it Comes to Securing Customers, Experience is Everything | Xerox
How many times have you heard that it is easier (and cheaper) to sell to an existing customer than to win a new one?
The Race to Do More: Why Document Management is the Answer | Xerox
From mom and pop shops to multinational corporations, every business owner has at least one thing in common: trying to accomplish more in less
Phishing isn’t just for emails anymore | HP
A web browser is a portal into a world of information…and threats. So, what can you do about it to protect your business? Web
Doing IT Yourself Costs More | Xerox
“Doing it yourself is always less expensive,” is probably one of the most off-base, inaccurate attitudes that is still pervasive in our society. It
January 2019
Projecting Into the Future with Webex Teams | Cisco
Original Article by Andrew Henderson via Cisco Cisco has been quietly revolutionizing meeting rooms over the past decade. When I started at Cisco eight years
Future of Work 2023: Digital Ready | FUJIFILM
Whilst the upcoming blog series looks at the future of work in 2023, our starting point for planning the future is digitising critical data
5 Steps for Successfully Bringing Videoconferencing to the Huddle Space | Cisco
Thanks to the rise of open workspaces, huddle spaces have grown in both number and importance, providing teams with a private place to go
Future of Work: Future Work Process | FUJIFILM
Changes in future work processes will have an impact on how the future worker works and on the composition of the future workplace. New business models and
Future of Work 2023: The Future Workplace | FUJIFILM
In this post, we will explore the impact on the workplace, considering everything from the physical environment to the types of technology that will
Future of Work 2023: What You Can Do Today | Xerox
The final post in our series on the Future of Work in 2023 brings together the three concepts we have discussed: The future worker;Future
Hospital IT: How to quell patient data security fears and stay ahead of hackers |Cisco
It’s no secret security breaches are on the rise. From April to June 2018, 3.14 million patient records were breached, up from 1.12 million
The New Year, the Value of You! | Cisco
The New Year always brings a time of reflection and a focus on the coming year. It is critical that our new year goals,
December 2018
SD-WAN: What is it and how can you realize the benefits now? | Cisco
Cisco Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) holds promising opportunity for enterprises that want to use the Cloud to enhance their technological and competitive advantage.
Cisco Smart Software Licensing: Five Myths Debunked
By now, you have probably heard of Cisco’s new approach to software licensing. Smart Licensing was created to simplify the customer experience and provide
Hacker Hacks: Unknown Callers and Self-Googling | Xerox
Ask most security experts and they’ll tell you that their number one rule for phone calls: Unless the caller is a saved contact in
Hotel Fire Protection and Mobilization – Sleep (safely) on IT! | NEC
Being responsible for a hotel, your primary concern – besides guest satisfaction – is your guests’ safety. If a fire breaks out in a
Security Holes are Growing: How to Survive in a World of Voice, IoT, AI, and More | Xerox
Security breaches can be complex, far-reaching, and have a major and long-lasting impact on your business. It’s critical to be proactive. Don’t wait until
November 2018
Training and Consulting Services for You and Your Xerox Printer
Have you ever felt like you may not be getting all you could out of your Xerox printer or multifunction printer? Maybe there is
Top 3 Hidden Features In Our Office Model Range
So, you’re looking to get the most out of your FUJIFILM Multi-Function Device? Here are some of the best uncommon/unknown features to utilise, from
October 2018
Scanned PDF: Friend or Foe? | ABBYY FineReader
Large enterprises receive and produce thousands of documents every day. Success in business is determined by their ability to effectively manage those documents and
Cisco Webex Teams Security Keeps Data and Teams Safe
Cisco and Security Cisco Webex works hard to keep you safe. Cisco is recognized as an industry leader in security thanks to our Cisco
Digital Transformation: Are You Ready Or Unsecure? | Cisco
According to new research by Cisco, cybersecurity is recognized by organizations in Asia Pacific as critical to a digital future (65% consider cybersecurity a
What All SMEs Need to Know About MPS and Controlling Printing Costs | FUJIFILM
If you run a small to medium sized business, you don’t need us telling you it’s hard work. From the sleepless nights and long
Why You’ll Need Wireless And Remote Printing If You Want A Remote Workforce | FUJIFILM
Did you know that one in three Australian workers now regularly work from home? Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that the
7 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty for Your Small Business | Cisco
For small businesses, it can seem like a no-brainer to focus on attracting new customers. But cultivating customer loyalty can be even more crucial.
The Ultimate Digital Solutions to Help Keep Your Important Documents Secure | FUJIFILM
With great technology comes great responsibility. This is especially true in the increasingly digital and online world we live in. These days, our whole
September 2018
The Future Of IT Services Is Outsourcing | HP
Boost your business capabilities and lower expenditure by embracing the sharing economy and buying into outsource services. If the future of the workplace is
Making The Switch To An IP-Based Telephony Service | Telstra Business
As traditional ISDN and PTN phone lines are decommissioned with the rollout of the National Broadband Network, Australian businesses need to find the right
Network Analytics Explained
Network analytics is a key element of intent-based networking. Understanding how it works is not that difficult. Our customers are telling us that their
4 Ways Smarter Documentation Can Improve Your Bottom Line | FUJIFILM
“Document Management” sounds so tedious, labour intensive and time consuming. It may not be a bundle of laughs, but it should not take time
The Cost of Downtime in Multicloud IT | Cisco
How many times have you heard the phrase: “The network is down” in your business? This may mean that anything but the network
August 2018
How We Lived Before Business Software | Abbyy
Latest advances in document processing technology sometimes compel us to cast a backward glance at office work. We would like to take our readers
Why You Need To Prioritize Sustainability | FUJIFILM
In recent times, issues such as climate change, renewable energies and considering the impact of non-renewable resource use have gained importance and public visibility.
June 2018
New Equipment Vs Secondhand? How to avoid this scam
Let us start by saying that second hand equipment isn’t a bad thing, but you need to be aware and educated about it. Click the link to know how
April 2018
How to make sure you are not getting cheated
How to make sure you are not getting cheated – Are you getting the device you’re signing up for? Is it new or refurbished? Click the link to know how
Your company’s value and how to find it!
What's the best part of your job?: Working with down to earth colleagues and knowing our customers can trust and be satisfied with our XBC customer service.
March 2018
Hidden business costs that will make you think twice
Hidden costs your business should be aware of always. You may be looking at committing to new business and IT hardware and
November 2017
How a ransomware attack can kill your business
In 2015 alone, ransomware creators gained almost $24 million from victims. Entities affected by the CryptoWall ransomware, which was discovered in January
July 2017
Is Your Business NBN Ready? (And How To Find Out)
Wait a second, what is 'NBN'? When we talk about ‘Australia’s telecommunication network’, we are referring to the landline phone and internet
May 2017
IMPORTANT: New Ransomware Threat: WCry
IMPORTANT: New Ransomware Threat: WCry A new ransom-ware threat known as “WannaCry” (abbreviated to “WCry”) was unleashed late last Friday night and
March 2017
FUJIFILM CM315z: Buyers Lab Pick Award 2017 for Outstanding Color Multifunction Printer for Small Workgroups
Ask a small business owner about their most common challenges and frustrations, and they can run the spectrum from employee attraction and retention to
October 2016
3 Ways to Speed up your Network
A slow network can cripple your business and dramatically decrease productivity. No one likes waiting for items to upload, buffer or download.
Are You Backing Up Your Data?
Backing up your data is crucial. In the blink of an eye the power goes out, systems go down, and disaster looms.
3 Key Points to Automate Your Business
Many business owners and managers are constantly preoccupied dealing with the daily challenges of keeping their businesses heading in the right direction. There simply
September 2016
4 Points To Ensure Your Network Is Secure
A secure network is essential to protecting your business and to keeping it profitable. There are several things you can do to
How to Scan, Store & Send Documents like an Expert
Scanning and archiving documents are probably some of the most time consuming tasks for any business. It’s crucial to keep your information,
3 Ways to Ensure the Safety of Your Computer and Devices.
Computer viruses are still a very real threat, and as each day's passes they're finding new and more elaborate ways to damage
3 Ways to Improve Productivity & Save on Costs
Running a successful business is about more than having a great product or idea. Among other things, it takes constant assessment of
August 2016
Your 4 Basic Printer Features that aren’t so Basic Anymore
Are you using your copier to its fullest potential? The newest models all have built in features which can save you time
The Biggest Mistake Businesses Make With Customer Service
Did you know: 72 per cent of consumers will share a positive experience with six or more people? (strategicdriven.com) Customer service. It can
February 2016
Traditional Marketing is Dead – Long Live New Marketing!
At 12.31pm Eastern Standard Time on Friday 17th December 2004 traditional marketing died peacefully in its sleep. It breathed its last breath, it sighed,