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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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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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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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 we’ll promote and optimise your online activity to help increase your sales. With little time and so much choice, you might need a helping hand. With Telstra Business Digita...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Running a business now means protecting yourself, your assets and your store. Telstra’s business grade solution is Business Protect, to help keep your business safe. More than ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Time and money constraints can cause some business owners to sideline technology updates or resist the pull of new devices and trends. Yet the pace of tech developments has mad...
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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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The rise of on-tap technology services that resemble water and electricity has given rise to a perception that choosing a provider is easy. However, whether its telecommunic...
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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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Over the last half-decade or so you may have read a lot of tales touting the decline of voicemail. Once the miracle invention of the ‘80s — woven into the plotlines of countles...
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Today’s tradies need to dedicate a slot in their tool belts for what is becoming their most important tool – their mobile or tablet. Mobile technology has revolutionised the ...
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Two-in-ones are increasingly popular and it’s easy to see why. Carrying a single device that can function as both a tablet and laptop offers much convenience, as devices like M...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The latest Samsung Galaxy S7 is now out in the hands of consumers and is making waves in the mobile market. But how does it stack up as a piece of everyday tech and as an evolu...
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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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Telstra has launched a new modem to help DOT (Digital Office Technology)™ and Business NBN customers connect. We check out some of the tech under the hood of the Telstra Gatewa...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mobile device management systems are making bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies easier than ever, providing productivity, collaboration and security for Australian businesses...
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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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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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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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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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Telstra’s Tough Max blends practicality, toughness and ease of use, making it a solid choice for tradies looking for a phone that can handle the work site. Every tradesperson h...
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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’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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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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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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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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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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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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For service industries, protecting intellectual property and maintaining clients’ privacy should be a primary focus. So how can you help to ensure you’re covered?
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Recent research shows that businesses are missing opportunities because they are missing calls. But DOT (Digital Office Technology)™ can help.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A look at the best new tools for business efficiency and productivity on the go.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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’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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Having a steady internet connection is one of those things you simply expect in an office building, much like electricity or a working phone line. But what if your building use...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Google’s operating system designed specifically for smartwatches, Android Wear, might still be in its infancy.
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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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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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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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OneNote is a powerful digital note taking platform that’s well worth adding to your daily apps arsenal.
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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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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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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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Device-specific or universal, here are the accessories that can take your Android smartphone to the next level.
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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 we can learn from them.
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Telstra helped Southern Cross Truck Rentals update their old phone system to a state of the art business solution, cutting call costs and ensuring a much more reliable service.
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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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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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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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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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Learn how you can improve your iPhone or iPad's battery life by changing your iDevice settings.
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The most useful features of iOS 7 make day-to-day business operations that much easier.
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A wireless network can provide greater mobility, but it also is vulnerable to hacking. Luckily, there are ways to make it almost impossible to crack.
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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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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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Cloud computing can keep you and your team working even when disaster strikes.
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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...
