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Technology is fundamental to business success, and Telstra’s got you covered. We bring you all the news, reviews and product information to help you find and choose the right tech for your business.
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Call spoofing: How scammers are using your phone number for fake calls
Fake calls are on the rise - and perpetrators are using old tricks in new ways. One popular tactic is “call spoofing”, where real phone numbers – sometimes even yours – are bei...
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How 5G could help grow and transform your business
In Telstra’s recent Business Intelligence survey, small and medium business owners were asked about the technologies they think will impact them in the future. ‘Cloud’ (28%) an...
Tech evolution: how to scale a business in 3 different ways
The pace at which technology is developing has made staying up-to-date more accessible, affordable and easier than ever. Adopting digital tools to elevate your business could help streamline transactions and even give your customers a more memorable experience of your product or service.
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Why and how to use the 3-2-1 strategy for data back-ups
Have you ever lost a digital file worth hours of work because of a program crashing or something going wrong with your computer? Or been a victim of ransomware, where hackers b...
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Protecting your business with tech
When running a business, you should consider how you are protecting your assets – both physical and digital. There are tech solutions that can help keep your business secure.
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Securing personal devices in the age of remote work
The rise of remote working is making bring your own device (BYOD) practices more popular than ever – but with more devices in your business network comes the need to keep up wi...
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Telstra Business Digital Marketing Services
Make this year your best yet with a mobile-friendly website built for your business. We will work with you to build, write, design and launch your website in just 10 days, plus...
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Cloud scaling spares you red faces and angry customers
Any small business in the digital age needs to get serious about cloud scaling – to avoid the embarrassment and irate customer response prompted by an underperforming or unavai...
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Four plug-ins and add-ons to consider when choosing an e-commerce platform
Setting up an online shop isn’t as big a deal as it once was. You don’t need to spend a heap of money getting a web coder to custom-make your website or know how to code yourse...
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How e-commerce changed retail
The introduction of e-commerce has drastically changed the retail landscape. But what does the digitisation of operations mean for Aussie businesses? E-commerce offers a huge o...
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When your tech fails
Technology is so important to a modern small business that even the smallest IT glitch can have enormous consequences. But there are ways to minimise – and even avoid – the dam...
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How to identify, avoid and recover from a phishing attack
Getting snagged by a phishing scam is never pleasant. It usually involves a cybercriminal using emails, texts, social media or phone calls to lure someone into handing over sen...
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How Cloud computing can really save your business
IT experts have been praising the cost savings and productivity boosts of cloud storage technology for years. But what does that mean for small businesses in the real world? It...
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Mobile apps powering meetings on the move
Australian sole traders and workers in microbusinesses, small businesses and medium businesses are on the move more than ever. And mobile apps are paving the way for those trad...
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How tablet devices can help you cure business problems
Once derided as an oversized iPod or a less functional netbook (remember them?), the business tablet has now become far more useful and adaptable than both. Discover 20 ingenio...
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Tablets or PCs: How your business can choose the right tech
More and more Australians are owning both laptops and tablets – but which is more popular for online activity? Read on to find out. Since launching in Australia in 2010, tablet...
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The future of mobility with nbn™
Being innovative doesn’t always mean inventing something new − it can mean making something better. Ross Greenwood spoke to Telstra’s former CEO and Executive Director David Th...
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4 small businesses talk nbn™
What are the business benefits of the National Broadband Network (nbn™)? Telstra Smarter Business speaks with 4 small business owners about what has changed since leveraging hi...
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The connected business
Connected devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) are increasingly changing the way we work. So what does a connected Aussie business look like – and how do emerging technolog...
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Myth busting the nbn™
The nbn™ rollout is happening or has already happened for many businesses around Australia. We separate fact from fiction when it comes to what business nbn really means for yo...
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Smarter Action Plan: 10 things to look for in an e-commerce platform
With marketplace e-commerce titans Amazon launching in Australia a touch over a year ago, the days of small businesses pondering whether to jump boots-and-all into e-commerce a...
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Setting up shop: Technology tools to run your new business
Simplify starting your new business with these helpful tips. Setting up a new business or home office can be a daunting prospect. There’s an overwhelming number of products t...
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How to choose the best integrated e-commerce platform
If there's one constant of e-commerce, it's change. Success in the digital world requires an e-commerce platform that can adapt with your e-commerce strategy so that change doe...
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Solution to misplacing assets: Tagging with tech
Looking for a way to secure the tools of your trade? From tools on a work site to the electronic devices across your business, new tagging technology offers you simple, quick a...
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Securing your cloud: 5 essential steps
As your business grows, your demands for cloud services will rise in tandem. And with increased cloud use and more elaborate systems, security should become an increasing consi...
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5 common nbn issues (and how to fix them)
If you’re running a small business, a reliable internet connection is probably essential to your daily operation. Unfortunately, no technology is completely failsafe – and from...
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Homegrown tech entrepreneur Matthew Wilson on the human side of cyber security
No business has been spared. Every single organisation has been subject to a cyber breach – including yours, whether you know it or not. It might not be a major event, but it c...
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Protect your domain: Avoid these common mistakes
A domain name is a major business asset, not one that you can simply set and forget. If you spend a lot of time and money marketing your domain name, spend a little time read...
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Get to the nbn network starting line in great shape
Even if it may still be some time before the nbn™ network is available in your neighbourhood, planning now can mean a hassle-free switch over when it happens. When the nbn net...
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Choosing the right nbn plan
As the nbn™ network continues to roll out across Australia, many businesses are still to grapple with questions of when to make the switch and which plan to choose. With so muc...
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Escape the rat race with the nbn™
Accessing nbn™ with Telstra, the editor of Time to Roam can now work from his north coast farm, with a business manager in Lismore and the designer in Sydney. Time to Roam has ...
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The interconnectedness of all (tech) things
No piece of technology is an island. Taking a holistic view of your IT infrastructure can improve business processes, save time, reduce costs and even automate some of your rou...
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The 24/7 workflow
Cloud collaboration technology helps businesses to work more effectively 24 hours a day, making the best use of time zones and remote workforces to get things done. As long as...
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Smarter Action Plan: Switching to a new broadband plan
If you mean business, then you should be making the most of a business-grade broadband plan. This action plan includes step-by-step advice to take the pain out of finding and s...
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Be my guest: How guest Wi-Fi services benefit small businesses as well as customers
While ordering a coffee or taking a break from shopping, many customers will take advantage of free Wi-Fi. There are ways small businesses can also benefit by providing this al...
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Communicate better with video conferencing
With an increasingly mobile workforce, video conferencing gives back face-to-face time with your people. But to make it work hard for your business, you need a plan. We rely on...
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Broadband keeps The Dental Centre smiling
Based at Broken Hill in far western New South Wales, The Dental Centre’s award-winning, high-technology methods rely on reliable, fast broadband services to provide world-class...
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What to look for when choosing an internet provider
Not all internet service providers (ISPs) are created equal. Some can be hit and miss when it comes to customer service while others might not meet the mark in the speed depart...
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Productivity and the mobile workforce
Now that we can work from almost anywhere, requiring employees and other workers to come into the office may be a far less productive way of getting things done. Auttomatic, th...
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Productivity and the mobile workforce
Smarter Business explores the benefits of mobility for Australian businesses in this new e-book. Automattic, the company behind WordPress, recently closed its San Francisco o...
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Sign Here: How to Seal the Deal on the Road
Chances are, the larger your business, the bigger the mountains of paperwork and admin that are necessary when closing deals and taking orders. But that doesn’t mean your sales...
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Five signs your e-commerce platform needs an upgrade
Like most businesses, every few years you might upgrade your smartphones, computers and even your car to access the latest features and improved performance. But what about you...
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Pass the parcel: How to integrate postage services into your website
Incorporating automatic postage calculators into your online store might be the critical step you need to turn casual browsers into dedicated shoppers. If you’ve ever shopped o...
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The IT Balancing Act: Planning for tomorrow while delivering today
Businesses are facing a tsunami of technological change. You can only paddle fast enough if you can convince the executive team to jump on board first. How much should your com...
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Locking down the fort in the nbn™ age
With the constant news of hackers and cyber attacks on businesses, there’s an increasing focus on cyber security to protect valuable data, IP and assets from villains halfway a...
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Why a managed mobile fleet is a smart call
With mobile technology increasingly holding the key to efficient and profitable business operations, it’s time to take the management of this technology fleet seriously and imp...
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In defence of the spreadsheet: Tricks and hacks to help you Excel…
With a few tips, tricks and hacks the humble spreadsheet can save you time, energy and even money by managing your business data better. Love ‘em or loathe ‘em, there’s no esca...
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Out of the ashes: Why one business moved its data to the cloud
In this Q&A with Abode New Homes founders Justin and Karinda Gill, they explain how a near-miss with a fire six years ago prompted them to become more innovative with technolog...
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Why you should design for failure in the cloud
We all know that the cloud allows organisations to focus on the core business without worrying about managing IT infrastructure. But with all of the promise of elasticity, scal...
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Is your business ready for a smarter future?
With just a little planning and know-how, switching to the nbn™ is a smooth process for businesses. Test your nbn™ knowledge and learn more about the upgrade with the Smarter B...
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Time = money: Can faster internet boost your business bottom line?
Smarter calculates the real time and cost benefits of switching to a faster internet connection on the nbn™ network. Is faster internet a priority for your business or simply a...
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How nbn could boost your business
According to a new report, Australian businesses taking advantage of the nbn™ could boost the national economy by an estimated $4 billion per year. It doesn’t matter if you’re ...
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Are you going to pay for that app?
As your company grows and develops, it’s important to understand the consequences of using free apps versus paid apps. With dozens of freemium (basic services free of charge bu...
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Sutton Tools: The case for IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) is often spoken about in the context of the home, but how does increased access to connected equipment benefit business? Sutton Tools, established ...
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Cyber security threats: What you need to know
Cyber attacks are becoming more common every year in our digitally connected world. To make sure your business is protected, knowledge is power.
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Ubiquitous access on NBN
As the National Broadband Network (NBN) starts the next phase of its rollout, businesses are starting to realise the benefits it will deliver by reaching every premises across ...
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Communicating with Cloud: How Aussie businesses are using tech
Cloud technology has become critical in evolving communications. But how are businesses utilising its power? For Australian businesses, the use of cloud computing has provided ...
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Dr Hugh Bradlow: NBN and the digital economy
As National Broadband Network is rolled out across Australia, we speak to Telstra’s chief scientist Dr Hugh Bradlow about the changes in store for our rapidly changing digital ...
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Cargo Crew: How hospitality uniforms got smart
eCommerce lets this Australian small business kit out cool baristas in the world’s culinary capitals. If your local barista is looking sharp in a denim apron and fresh striped ...
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Build your online store with Neto in just 7 hours
Neto’s first full, day-long eCommerce Bootcamp showed that selling online isn’t just for the digital savvy – it’s for many businesses. 'eCommerce is big’, and ‘eCommerce is eas...
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Receive a tailored business app recommendation for your business
To help businesses navigate the cluttered app marketplace, Telstra has launched the Smarter Tech Starter™ – your gateway to tailored business app recommendations.
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Remote backup MozyPro® Desktop
Whether for computers or servers, trust MozyPro to help keep your business data safe from disaster with simple and secure online backup. Avoid losing your valuable PC data and ...
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Microsoft® dynamics 365 customer experience insight and tools
Microsoft® Dynamics 365 is a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application, hosted by Microsoft, which provides essential customer insights for your business. Help drive t...
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Calibre real estate and Office 365
To Calibre Real Estate, Microsoft Office 365 was the answer to upgrading an ageing IT system and allowing them to expand. Brisbane’s Calibre Real Estate aimed to go national, b...
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Getting DB Results from Office 365
For Melbourne-based DB Results, Microsoft Office 365 allowed them to overhaul their communication to make themselves more efficient with happier clients. DB Results is a busine...
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Office 365 on the road
The biggest challenge for North West Agrifinance in Tamworth was managing staff and assets out of the office. That’s where Microsoft Office 365 comes in. Cameron Scott works wi...
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Getting online right with Neto
With the right tools you can expand your bricks and mortar store with an online superstore. The way we shop is changing. We research products, read customer reviews and compare...
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Wholesale operations get streamlined
For wholesalers looking to deliver best in practice, having access to some of the latest in product information that’s accurate isn’t an optional extra – it’s a must.
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Saas: Delivering experts without the cost
The rise of Software as a Service (SaaS) is giving business access to experts without the costs associated with the top end of town. An IDC study from 2014, Worldwide SaaS and ...
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How to streamline business movements with technology
GeoOp helped Fiedler Brothers Plumbing streamline their team and reduce paper-based processes. No matter the trade you’re in, paperwork and filing is a necessary chore. And for...
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Box: Cutting paper and time
Whether your staff work from the office, from home or from the park down the road, Box can help you manage your files effectively, efficiently and securely. Documents and paper...
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A blank Canvas for business
The future of business is paperless. We look at how Canvas can help save you time and money. Research from Image Advantage, Paperless Office… Fact Or Fantasy, quotes a study fr...
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Flowers for innovation: Kingswood florist
When the NBN came to her Kingswood florist, Joh Dickens found that she was finally able to make the most of her online customers. Now, 85 per cent of their sales are online or ...
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Never tyre-ing of innovation
For Bridgestone Tyre Centre franchisee, Paul Mckernan, the nbn™ has led to more than just fast internet. It’s allowed him to relook at how his business runs.
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How DOT is helping Crisp Salad operate
For Crisp Salad owners Ted Tolfree and Shey Newitt, Telstra’s DOT (Digital Office Technology)™ helps them to do their thing and reclaim their work life balance while running fo...
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Unpacking Office 365
Microsoft® Office 365™ gives businesses the opportunity to work remotely, increase productivity and get the right information when they need it. Research commissioned by Intuit...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A: The budget tab for business
Samsung’s newest tablet delivers big bang for the buck, with a suite of features that can help improve productivity. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab series was first introduced in 2010, a...
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Toshiba Portege Z20T-B
Toshiba’s Portégé Z20t-B is currently one of the slimmest and lightest full Windows 8.1 tablets around at just 8.8mm thin and 705g. It works equally well as a tablet or a noteb...
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5 ways Zunos can help make your mobile workforce more effective
The market for collaboration apps is huge, but Zunos™ combines key features with an easy-to-use interface, helping to make workflow simpler and more transparent. We’ve previous...
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Microsoft Surface 3
If it’s a tablet you’re after with the power and versatility of a laptop, but without the cost, look no further than the Surface 3.
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What's so good about the NBN?
The National Broadband Network (NBN) has the potential to dramatically change every Australian business. Here's how. A much faster and more reliable internet connection opens t...
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PB Seeds: A brilliant connected future on the NBN
The National Broadband Network (NBN) is helping PB Seeds bring their technology solutions together. In the final part of our series, we look at how superfast broadband is makin...
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Asus Zenbook UX305
When it comes to a powerful but lightweight ultrabook, it’s hard to beat the ASUS Zenbook UX305 range. Ideal for working on the go, it measures only 12.3mm thin and 1.2kg and i...
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Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro Tablet
At 13.3-inches, the Yoga 2 Pro’s Quad HD display is slightly larger than the average tablet, but that’s because hidden within the unit is a kickstand and projector. While the p...
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Manta controls on managing multiple sites
Manta Controls relies on mobile broadband connections to support its team of plant automation experts – dispersed around Australia and overseas – to work on the go. John Karage...
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Communication skills: Face-to-face is always better
Improvements in technology have meant you don’t need to see your clients. But, Jeff Haden argues, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. The recent revolution in business communicati...
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Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640XL
The Microsoft Lumia 640 stands out not just for the brightly coloured and interchangeable shell, its large, vibrant 5-inch screen and excellent 8 megapixel camera, but for its ...
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PB Seeds: Head in the cloud
Located in Western Victoria, PB Seeds has changed the way they do business using technology. In the second of our three part series, we look at how cloud technology is making a...
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The top 5 business features of the HTC One M9
The HTC One M9 is the most recent of the manufacturers’ flagship phone, and many of its features give businesses something to smile about. The HTC One M9 is the newest in HTC's...
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Samsung Galaxy S6: Reach for the stars
Samsung’s newest flagship combines productivity and security to deliver a phone that works as hard as you do. Packed with features and protected by an enterprise-grade security...
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Answer the call or potentially miss opportunities
Recent research shows that businesses are missing opportunities because they are missing calls. But DOT (Digital Office Technology)™ can help.
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Hot apps: Making your business smarter
Looking to make your business run a little smoother? Tiffany Loh covers the apps that can help you get organised when you're on the go. We've compiled our favourite apps that w...
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Telstra Premium Business Gateway DEVG2020 review
Offering all the tools you need to get your small business online, the Gateway DEVG2020 integrates perfectly with the rest of the network. Support for the most common 802.11n W...
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Telstra Mobile Wi-Fi 4G Advanced II review
The mobile Wi-Fi 4G Advanced II is Telstra’s most advanced wireless modem yet. Boasting support for Telstra’s Advanced 4GX network (which uses the new 700MHz mobile network fre...
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Telstra Standard Business Gateway TG797 review
If your connectivity needs are modest, consider the Gateway TG797. It doesn’t offer all the frills of the DEVG2020 (it doesn’t include the custom digital voice-over-Internet so...
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Telstra Wi-Fi 4G Advanced Pro X review
Sharing a speedy 4G mobile data connection between multiple devices doesn’t get much easier than with Telstra’s Wi-Fi 4G Advanced Pro X. This pocket-sized modem lets you wirele...
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Telstra Outdoor Gateway review
If you are unable to get a fixed broadband connection installed at your premises and the mobile network signal indoors is poor, the Telstra Outdoor Gateway is an excellent solu...
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What can we expect from smartphones in 2015?
There are always bigger and better smartphones around the corner, but which major mobility trends should your business be watching closely in 2015?
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Cloud services offer down-to-earth benefits
They might seem like pie in the sky, but cloud services offer plenty of down-to-earth benefits for your business. Cloud services aren't just about cutting business costs, they ...
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How the NBN is changing regional business
The NBN has been embraced by many communities across Australia, but huge benefits are being found by Australia’s regional businesses.
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Getting home: Top tech to get you out of the office
Looking to improve efficiency on the road? See how Office365 from Telstra can benefit your business here.
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Top 5 iPad apps for your small business
Bought a new iPad for your business? Here are five apps that you should download immediately. Bulky notebooks have been steadily replaced by iPads in the workplace. From using ...
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Why cloud accounting is going sky high
Take-up of cloud accounting services among Australian SMEs is poised to skyrocket, a new business survey has revealed. The conclusions follow the increasing enthusiasm for the ...
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Microsoft to give away Windows 10
Microsoft announced exciting new Windows 10 devices and a boatload of new features. Will it be enough to entice businesses to upgrade after the disjointed mess of Windows 8?
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My favourite apps: Ben Thompson, HR innovator
When you work in a small business time is of the essence. Here we explore the desktops and smartphones of sole traders, freelancers and small business owners around the country...
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Is your business ready for a smarter future on the NBN? Get up to speed with our NBN Pocket Guide
The NBN is set to change how we do business. With super fast connections and consistent speeds, it’s essential your business is ready for the switch when the NBN becomes availa...
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The best PCs for your work needs
You’ve enjoyed your tried and trusted PC, but it’s time for a new one. From hybrids and Ultrabooks to traditional notebooks and desktop all-in-ones, there is an overwhelming am...
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2014's top productivity apps
Keep your business at peak efficiency by downloading some of this year’s must-have apps for your desktop and mobile devices. Not known for winding down during the silly season,...
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The 3 best tablets of 2014
The popularity of tablets has played a pivotal role in the decline of the PC. Tablets offer a number of benefits over traditional notebooks – they are more portable, cheaper an...
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6 ways to get the most out of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S
Samsung’s latest flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S, is one of the best tablets on the market with its stunning Quad HD (2560 x 1600) AMOLED display (offering a richer colour pa...
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The best smartphones of 2014
2014 was a banner year for smartphones with a number of notable releases from industry heavyweights such as Apple, Samsung and Sony. The year also sprung some surprises with le...
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The secret tips that will change how you use the Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Smarter looks at a number of features the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 offers. We’ve dug inside every software crevice of the Note 4 and unearthed the real hidden gems. Here’s how you...
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5 productivity features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4
This year’s version of the Korean giant’s flagship phablet (phones with screens bigger than five inches) is a real powerhouse of a smartphone. Here’s why you need to get your h...
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My favourite apps: Alison Dean, events extraordinaire
When you work in a small business time is of the essence. Here we explore the desktops and smartphones of sole traders, freelancers and small business owners around the country...
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How fast internet is transforming the world
With the nbn™ continuing its rollout across Australia and business nbn more popular than ever, we look at what super-fast internet has done for nations, governments and busines...
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6 tips and tricks for your Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact
Two important features you need from hard-working smartphones are power and resilience, two qualities you’ll get from the Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact. Sony’s latest flagship ...
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Hot apps: The best new tools to keep you mobile
A look at the best new tools for business efficiency and productivity on the go.
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How Off-Grid Energy is joining the DOTs
Two engineers combined their visions for sustainable energy in locations that aren’t connected to the grid and Off-Grid Energy Australia turned on its lights. Many of Off-Grid ...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 4G review
The Tab S range is Samsung’s new premium line of tablets, offering cutting edge features in a slim, eye-catching form factor. With the new SideSync feature, users with a Galaxy...
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Top 10 business features of Windows 10
If the consumer-focused Windows 8 left a bad taste in your mouth, the newly announced Windows 10 is likely to be a better fit for your work machine.
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Sony Xperia Z3 review
Sony has taken its popular Z2 smartphone and improved on it in almost every way. It’s thinner and lighter, at 7.3mm and 152g respectively, performance has beefed up with a 2.5G...
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The communications keeping customers cool and businesses competitive
UB Cool is a highly mobile business that relies on good network coverage to help service customers in the Top End. Steve Johnstone fell in love with the warm Darwin lifestyle d...
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Sony Xperia Z2 4G review
The iPad Air has nothing on the Sony Xperia Z2. This 10.1-inch tablet boasts the skinniest frame on the market, measuring an astonishing 6.4mm thin. It’s also remarkably light ...
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The tablets helping STRIKEFORCE AMC's communications jump off the shelf
When STRIKEFORCE AMC chief Michael Bartholomew started looking for a mobile platform to connect his company, he knew it would pose some serious challenges. SRIKEFORCE AMC produ...
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Nokia Lumia 830 review
Nokia took many of the features introduced in its flagship Lumia 930 smartphone and packaged them into the more affordable Lumia 830. The 930’s 5-inch ClearBlack display, integ...
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Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus review
For iPhone fans, screen size envy is a thing of the past. The new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are literally the biggest change to the iPhone lineup in years, offering 4.7-inch a...
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 review
The Surface Pro 3’s screen is slightly larger than the typical tablet’s at 12.1-inch, but the extra wriggle room makes all the difference in turning it into a proper laptop rep...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 mini review
Samsung’s flagship phone is now available in a more compact edition called the Galaxy S5 mini. Almost all of the features that were introduced in its bigger brother are on boar...
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7 tips and tricks for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Minimise management headaches with these time-saving iOS 8 shortcuts. The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus have been selling like hotcakes, shifting 10 million units on its openi...
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4 business uses for an ultra high-definition monitor
Why your business should consider buying a 4K resolution monitor. Desk jockeys rejoice, 4K monitors has officially landed! There is a lot of hype about what 4K or ‘Ultra HD’ en...
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The best iPhone 6 cases for your business needs
Each person’s work conditions call for different requirements in a smartphone protector case. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly, heavy-duty or personalised case, we ...
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How Telstra IP telephony helped spinal injuries Australia
Flexible communications help Spinal Injuries Australia reinforce its client service. Spinal Injuries Australia is Queensland’s leading provider of high-quality services aimed a...
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My favourite apps: Michelle Power, queen of productivity
At Smarter we know that when you work in a small business, time is of the essence. Here we explore the desktops and smartphones of sole traders, freelancers and small business ...
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Which iPhone should you buy?
With the release of the iPhone 6, a lot of small business owners will find themselves in a dilemma with which model to buy − the iPhone 6 or the iPhone 6 Plus?
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Top 10 apps for PC users switching to Mac
Bought a new Mac recently? Thinking of making the switch? If you’ve never used one before, you’re going to love these 10 apps.
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5 smart apps for the Android smartwatch
Google’s operating system designed specifically for smartwatches, Android Wear, might still be in its infancy.
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My Favourite Apps: Adam Schwab, ecommerce Entrepreneur
We know that when you work in a small business, time is of the essence. Here we explore the desktops and smartphones of sole traders, freelancers and small business owners all ...
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Meet The LG G3, The Multi-Tasking Master Of Smartphones
With an insanely sharp 2560 x 1440 resolution Quad HD display and unique rear controls on the back, LG’s latest flagship, the G3, certainly makes a statement.
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Hot Apps Winter 2014
Get all your mobile devices taking care of business with a selection of useful apps.
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Toshiba Portege Z10t-B review
The Portégé Z10t-B’s flexible form factor gives the same productivity perks of a laptop with the convenience of a tablet
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Nokia Lumia 930 review
The stylish 930 is the latest addition to Nokia’s rapidly expanding Lumia line of smartphones.
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Nokia Lumia 2520 review
Nokia’s first Lumia tablet brings some much-needed style to the Windows camp, offering the same beautifully designed hardware that its smartphones are famous for.
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HTC One (M8) review
There are no two ways about it – the HTC One (M8) is a beautifully designed smartphone, between its brushed aluminium construction, curvy unibody frame and edge-to-edge glass d...
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Samsung Galaxy S5 review
Samsung’s newest flagship phone is the most advanced Galaxy yet, offering a built-in heart-rate monitor and integrated fingerprint scanner, as well as water resistance and a du...
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Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet review
Sony’s latest tablet brings impressive credentials to the table. It’s thin and light, water resistant and dustproof.
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Top 10 Must-Have Money Management Apps
Keep your cash flow in check and see where you could cut back costs with these easy-to-use apps.
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Tick Tock: 6 Apps To Help Save Time
From a parking finder to a notifications organiser, these apps will help you save time and get tasks done quicker than ever before.
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Delivery Hero Vouchers With Samsung Galaxy Wallet App
A global leader in online food ordering, Delivery Hero announced its app will be available in Australia for select Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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Top 6 Mobile Desktop Gadgets
Looking for the sort of office that you can setup in less than five minutes and is light enough to carry around all day? We spend more of our lives than ever out of the office,...
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Top 6 Note-Taking Apps
Check out this must-have list of the best note-taking apps, from newcomers such as Papyrus to the Evernote classic.
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How to use OneNote for digital note taking
OneNote is a powerful digital note taking platform that’s well worth adding to your daily apps arsenal.
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Wish List: 7 Important Features Of iOS 8
Apple made a real splash at their annual World Wide Developers Conference last week with the announcement of the next version of their mobile operating system, iOS 8.
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Test Drive: Microsoft Surface Pro 2
Tablets are great for web browsing, checking email and running made-for-mobile apps, but if you want the full power and functionality of a desktop computer, the iOS and Android...
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Shifting Into Top Gear For Rally Safety
When Motorsport Safety & Rescue works at rally and car dealer events, great communications out in the field can be a real life-saver.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition review
Samsung aims to replace your old-school day planner with its new digital equivalent, the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. It looks like a day planner, with a leather-like backing...
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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review
Want a cutting edge smartphone without the weighty baggage of a super-sized screen?
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Nokia Lumia 1320 review
Bigger screens usually mean larger price tags, but that’s not the case with the Lumia 1320.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon review
When it comes to getting work done on the road, nothing beats a trusty ThinkPad.
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Uniden Guardian Digital Wireless Surveillance System G2740 Review
The Uniden Guardian is a smart, do-it-yourself security solution that lets you keep a close eye on your office no matter where you are in the world.
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3 Must-Have Accessories For Your Windows Phone
Here are three key accessories that every Windows Phone owner should have on hand to make running your business a little easier.
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4 Essential Accessories For Your iPhone
From wirelessly beaming presentations to digitising handwritten notes, here are four essential accessories for the mobile office.
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5 handy tricks for your Google Nexus 5
Google’s own Nexus 5 comes with the latest and greatest version of Android in the form of 4.4 KitKat. Here are a few handy tips that will make your smartphone even more useful ...
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Get more out of your Android Smartphone with 4 essential accessories
Device-specific or universal, here are the accessories that can take your Android smartphone to the next level.
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5 tech releases to help you worker smarter, not harder
From the most useful tools and gadgets to have when you’re working on the go to futuristic boardroom projectors, here are the technological wonders that could help you work sma...
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The Smartphones And Tablets You Need To Know About
We countdown the best new soon-to-be-released gadgets unveiled at this year's Consumer Electronics Show 2014 (CES).
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5 Tips And Tricks For Your HTC One Max/HTC One
Remote locating and wiping, "Kid Mode", quick scrolling + more great tips for making the most of your HTC device.
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Is That A P.A. In Your Pocket?
The latest smartphones aren’t just clever by title. Advanced voice recognition and state-of-the-art artificial intelligence software allows smartphones to offer functionality t...
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3 Great Business Apps And What You Can Learn From Them
Here are some apps to not only relate to business objectives but also make people's lives better.
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How Sugar & Spice keep customers
Bridal wear retailer Sugar & Spice might be well and truly wed to the enduring and stable institution of marriage, but that doesn’t prevent the company from moving with the tim...
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How Effective Technologies Lower Running Costs
When Michelle Grand-Milkovic and Michael Milkovic opened love.fish in January 2011 they were determined that their sustainability ethos would shine through as many facets of th...
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Working Outdoors? Check Out These 3 Tough Tech Toys
If you work in the great outdoors, are a parent to little ones, or just happen to have clumsy fingers, you might find you're racing through smartphones. Here are three tough op...
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How DOT Can Work For Your Business
Using his DOT (Digital Office Technology)™ service, Steven Muller can field calls from customers when he’s out sourcing tea-tree for his mattress factory.
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Get DOT On Line
Phones and broadband are the connective tissue of commerce, and the DOT (Digital Office Technology)™ solution from Telstra gets fixed lines, mobiles and broadband working in ha...
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Out Of Juice? 7 Tips To Extend The Battery Life Of Your iOS 7 Device
Learn how you can improve your iPhone or iPad's battery life by changing your iDevice settings.
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The 6 Best Business Features Of iOS 7
The most useful features of iOS 7 make day-to-day business operations that much easier.
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5 Things To Consider When Creating A Smartphone App
Mobile app development can be pricey and not everyone has the budget for it. Mel Hearse shares her cost saving DIY development experience - including her top lessons learned.
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The New Dawn Of Business Apps
With smartphone and tablet sales on the rise, mobile business has just gotten a little easier with the release of three new apps in the Telstra T-suite.
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How Tablets And Smartphones Are Keeping Small Businesses On The Move
Tablets and smartphones are game-changers for all kinds of businesses, and the mobility trend just keeps growing, says Alex Kidman.
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Clouds save businesses on rainy days
Cloud computing can keep you and your team working even when disaster strikes.
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How AirWatch Helped Eastern Tree Services
Eastern Tree Service has been giving its young staff work-supplied technology for almost a decade, experimenting with Palm Pilot hand-helds before moving onto iPads just over t...
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Sign Here: How to Seal the Deal on the Road
Learn how to mobilise your business with emerging apps and technology in Smarter Business’ new e-book “If the mountain will not come to Muhammad, then Muhammad must go to the m...
