Data drives decisions, strategies, and, ultimately, the success of businesses across all sectors. However, the digital world is full of risks. From cyberattacks and technical failures to natural disasters, there’s a lot that can go wrong and jeopardise the integrity and availability of your critical business data. For example, a technical glitch in a hospital’s data storage system could inadvertently corrupt patient records, impacting medical treatments and privacy. Or a retail company with multiple locations across a region could get hit by a severe hurricane and experience devastating data l ..read more

As the digital world grows, so do the threats within it. Because of this, traditional antivirus solutions have transformed into sophisticated endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems. EDR solutions, including platforms like Check Point Harmony Endpoint, provide an enhanced level of protection against a broad spectrum of cyber threats through the use of advanced technologies. These include real-time scanning, behavioural analysis, and centralised management. Why choose EDR? Simply put, EDR is a more proactive and comprehensive cybersecurity approach. It offers advanced protection against a ..read more

For many businesses, 2023 could be considered the ‘year of the supply chain attack.’ These increasingly sophisticated and complex threats exploit vulnerabilities in various components of supply chains, including software, hardware, and third-party services. The breadth of these attacks is vast, affecting businesses globally and leading to consequences which range from data breaches to operational disruptions. State cyber actors play a major role in this trend, continuously targeting everything from government entities and critical infrastructure (CI) to commercial systems and their associated ..read more

Businesses are always looking for new ways to keep their employees safe, especially those working in dangerous settings. Wearable devices, part of the Wearable Internet of Things (WIoT), are revolutionising how businesses approach occupational health and safety. These devices range from smartwatches to exoskeletons and provide real-time monitoring of workers’ vital signs, movements, and environmental conditions, delivering proactive measures to prevent accidents and injuries. A critical advantage of wearable devices is real-time monitoring and instant alerts, such as smartwatches that can trac ..read more

The integration and management of mobile devices and networks within an organisation’s existing IT infrastructure is supposed to make things smoother for everyone involved. Be it in streamlining organisational workflows, boosting employee performance, or stepping up customer service. It often becomes a complex task that can result in service interruptions, decreased productivity, and a strain on IT resources. Some of the most frustrating challenges you are most likely to have experienced (or will experience) during your mobility management projects include: Data security, privacy, and complian ..read more

Why risk your business’s security when you can protect it easily against endpoint and cloud security threats? Ransomware, phishing, and malware attacks pose a serious threat to your remote or hybrid workforce and the integrity of your email communications. But what if there was a solution that could anticipate these threats and actively protect your digital domain from them through advanced threat protection? Three words: Check Point Harmony. Let’s explore what it is and, more importantly, why your business needs endpoint and cloud security protection. What is Check Point Harmony Endpoint? Che ..read more

Microsoft Copilot is transforming workplace productivity through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and seamlessly integrating with popular Microsoft 365 applications to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. However, to leverage the benefits of Microsoft Copilot, it’s crucial to establish a robust IT foundation to ensure your employees can’t access confidential information through Copilot’s powerful query capabilities, while simultaneously ensuring your organisation can fully exploit its benefits. At Techwell, we’ve created a checklist with our top seven tips for Microso ..read more

Microsoft Copilot is an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite and designed to significantly enhance productivity and creativity across various applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Copilot turns natural language into a powerful interface for accomplishing tasks more efficiently and creatively by leveraging the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) and harnessing your business data through Microsoft Graph. Here’s a detailed look at what Copilot brings to the table across applications and how these feature ..read more

Cloud migration, the process of transferring a company’s digital assets, services, databases, IT resources, and applications to the cloud, offers numerous benefits but is not without challenges. Businesses gravitate towards cloud migration for its potential to optimise costs, improve scalability and flexibility, and drive innovation and resilience. Diverse pricing models make it accessible for various budgets and use cases. However, the migration process can be complex and demanding. It requires careful planning, skilled resources, and, often, a significant transformation of existing IT infras ..read more

Ransomware threats, which encrypt critical data and demand ransom, are intensifying and severely disrupting business operations. In Australia, 73 per cent of businesses have fallen victim to cyberattacks in the past five years[1]. And, as ransomware threats escalate, so do their tactics. This includes the emergence of double extortion ransomware, where cybercriminals, in addition to demanding a ransom, threaten to publish stolen data if their demands are not met. The impact of these attacks is both tangible and widespread. For example, Australian logistics company Henning Harders shut down its ..read more