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Founded over 35 years ago; Lexel is one of the largest privately-owned providers of ICT services and solutions in New Zealand. An agile and innovative organisation, Lexel has a staff of over 110 and revenues exceeding $70m. Read more of Lexel's recent news and find out about latest happenings, awards, technical insights, promotions and events.
Lexel Systems
2d ago
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Lexel Systems
1M ago
The countdown has begun! Windows 10 support officially ends on October 14, 2025 so it’s essential to act now to protect your IT infrastructure. With Microsoft no longer supplying security updates, bug fixes, and technical support, this is the right time to evaluate your device fleet and plan your next steps. Here’s 5 things […]
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Lexel Systems
3M ago
The post Evolution of IT Recruitment: A Decade of Transformation appeared first on Lexel ..read more
Lexel Systems
5M ago
It was the first day of a long weekend when the first alarm notification was received. One of our client’s laptops had detected malware. Initially, it seemed like an isolated incident – perhaps a careless click on a phishing link. But, as our team investigated, the situation unfolded into a full-scale cybersecurity nightmare resulting in all the client’s servers being locked with crypto ransomware.
We had worked with the client initially to identify some areas they needed to investigate along with proposed improvements to mitigate their risk. However, like many small businesses in New Z ..read more
Lexel Systems
5M ago
The average time to fill a vacancy has doubled in the past six months, and although applicant numbers are at an all-time high, good people are still hard to secure. Adding ‘Recruiter’ to your already overloaded task list and wading through hundreds of unsuitable resumes is not only a bad use of your time but is likely to be deprioritised as not urgent. Many hiring managers we are speaking to are close to burnout as they navigate cost-cutting measures and wear multiple hats.
But the work still needs to be delivered, and often the work is urgent. This is where hiring a contract resource a ..read more
Lexel Systems
6M ago
As technology rapidly evolves, businesses must not only adapt and harness new solutions to remain competitive, but the responsibility also now falls on the business owners to show risk mitigation. Switching to more advanced frameworks like Aruba SASE can seem daunting, but let’s explore these hesitations and some insights below:
1. Resistance to Change: The VPN Tradition
The most common response we hear when talking about adopting new technology is, “We’ve always done it this way,” referring to traditional VPN connections on laptops. While this solution may be familiar, VPNs oft ..read more
Lexel Systems
6M ago
Reducing environmental impacts is a win for your business, long term. Here’s why:
Consumer Preference: Climate change is a major concern for 36% of New Zealanders, who are committed to buying from companies dedicated to reducing their environmental impact. By aligning your business with sustainable practices, you can attract and retain environmentally conscious customers, thereby enhancing your brand reputation and long-term profitability.
Regulatory Compliance: With the New Zealand government tightening regulations on environmental protectio ..read more
Lexel Systems
6M ago
Auckland, New Zealand – 30 April 2024
Lexel Systems, a leading IT company based on the North Shore, is proud to announce its community partnership with The Abilities Group, a distinguished non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment and community integration.
With a rich history of service dating back to 1959, The Abilities Group has been a beacon of hope and empowerment, helping individuals with disabilities to achieve independence and contribute to the community. Their diverse programs range from employment and tr ..read more
Lexel Systems
6M ago
In today’s digital landscape, data is not just an asset; it’s the critical backbone of business continuity. Knowing this, your data backup and recovery strategies need to be robust and foolproof. However, the truth is many businesses are navigating these defence strategies and crucial processes with only a partial understanding and even worse, a partial implementation of their chosen solution. Often, small and medium-sized businesses are trying to manage this element of risk themselves, but they just don’t know what they don’t know…
Here are some tips to ensuring that your busin ..read more
Lexel Systems
7M ago
The data centre is no longer the centre of a business.
Traditionally, applications were hosted in the data centre and users regardless of where they were had to connect back to the data centre to access their business applications. With organisations transitioning to the cloud and software as a service (SaaS) applications, the way we work has changed.
In today’s evolving digital landscape, securing networks has become a complex challenge. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) presents a unified approach to addressing these challenges, offering a security framework that caters to the demand ..read more