Smile IT - Technology Partner

Here it is! Our Promo Video has landed. It’s been quite some time since we could accurately describe ourselves as an MSP. The reality is that we have grown into so much more. We wanted to highlight some of the variety of activities that occur out of Smile HQ as a result of servicing a broad range of customers with such diverse requirements. But we wanted to do it in a ‘Smile IT kind of way’. 😊 We’d love to hear what you think? 'Work with us'. Lets do something awesome together.  #diversityintheworkplace #diversityintech #smileIT #workwithus

The Realms of Cyber Conference was held in Brisbane yesterday, and our cybersecurity specialist Mason was there to watch it unfold. He got to absorb knowledge from industry experts like Kylie McDevitt from InfoSect and Michael Creagh from Skyborne Technologies, discussing cyber advancements across space, land, sea, air, biological and cognitive domains. Big congrats to the presenters and organisers of the event. They're building a solid community of cyber experts committed to a stronger digital future. Smile IT is so proud to be part of that! Bring on ROCCON next year. #cybersecurity #cyber #ROCCON #security #brisbane #smileit #realmofcyber #realmofcyberconference

Looking for the double header of an efficiency boost plus an elevation of your security game? Microsoft Business Premium is the productivity suite for you!   Microsoft knows that in today's business landscape, cyber security is non-negotiable. That's why Business Premium offers a robust set of features to safeguard your business, data and reputation. This is fortress-level stuff!   Discover more in our article below….   https://lnkd.in/dD_YmfFG   #cybersecurity #microsoftbusinesspremium #dataprotection #cybercrime #defender #mfa #data #businesspremium

Michael and Peter had an absolute cracking time at this year's CRN Impact Awards!   The 3-day event was a fantastic chance to connect with top industry professionals and vendors. We had a blast learning about emerging trends, and sharing insights with leaders like FIFTEEN, Aussie Broadband and Ingram Micro, keeping us up-to-date with all the exciting new advancements in IT.   We're pumped to be able to bring our newfound knowledge to our clients and partners, and can't wait to make it to CRN next year!   #CRN #CRNImpactAwards #networking #IT #smileit #crnpipeline

RockYou2024: Biggest Password Leak in History   In July, the biggest password leak ever recorded, known as RockYou2024, exposed nearly 10 billion passwords on an online hacking forum. This breach put billions of individuals and organisations at risk for identity theft, unauthorised access to accounts, and other malicious attacks.   Here are some immediate actions to help secure your account:   Change Passwords: change passwords on all platforms, starting with critical accounts (banking and email).   Unique Passwords: use different passwords across all platforms to minimise damage from any single compromise.   MFA: add an additional layer of security to block 99.9% of attacks from compromised passwords.   Password Manager: use a reputable password manager, like Keeper, to securely store and auto-generate complex passwords.   The RockYou2024 cyber breach is a wake-up call for all of us. It highlights the importance of securing our digital lives and prioritising cyber security.   As a trusted Australian IT and cyber security provider, Smile IT are here to support you in evaluating and optimising your IT environment. For more info, shoot us a message here today!   #rockyou2024 #databreach #cyber #password #passwordmanager #cybersecurity #smileit #keeper

A decision backed by strong data outperforms guesswork every single time!   Power BI from Microsoft integrates with your business data sources, creating interactive reports and dashboards that are visually spot-on. It helps uncover valuable data insights to facilitate stronger decision-making processes with better outcomes.   Below we discuss 10 reasons why this is THE business intelligence tool you want on your side. Check them out today!   #powerbi #bi #businessintelligence #microsoft #miscrosoftpowerplatform   https://lnkd.in/dKNvUEyD

The Essential Eight is a collection of mitigation strategies designed to give a powerful boost to the baseline of an organisation's cybersecurity. It is recommended by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).   Smile IT's Tony is an absolute guru regarding the Essential Eight. In this video, he gives us a quick rundown of the eight strategies and how they can help your business.   Check it out below, and drop us a DM if you need to boost your business cyber security!   #essentialeight #cybersecurity #hackers #mfa #smileit #acsc #asd https://lnkd.in/d-up3fwc

Want to unlock real IT value? 🔓   A technology roadmap paves the path for you to achieve real business value from IT investments. Here's how Smile IT can help:   1. IT Review: Review your IT infrastructure and document its current IT state.   2. Enterprise Architecture: Identify risks and map out a target state.   3. Recommendations: Provide prioritised improvement actions.   4. Plan: Develop a project plan for a sustainable and manageable tech platform.   5. Roadmap: A timeline and roadmap for delivering the above.   Our IT roadmap is based on the globally recognised COBIT governance framework. Drop us a message to get in touch with one of our experienced consultants today!   #IT #roadmap #strategy #enterprisearchitecture #COBIT #smileit #consulting

Businesses around the world are enjoying the incredible productivity boost AI can bring! Are you one of them?   If you are, you also need to be aware of the growing threat of AI data breaches.   Good AI is built on masses of data, and hackers are taking advantage of this to access your business's inner workings.   The result can be catastrophic.   Find out more, including how to protect your data, in the article below.   #aidatabreach #aisecurity #copilot #chatgpt #cybersecurity #smileit   https://lnkd.in/ge-FZ_y3

A massive THANK YOU to the legends on our help desk! We see the hard work you've all been putting in, and our clients see it too. Keep it up team! 🌟   Our Brisbane-based helpdesk is just one call away from solving all your IT issues. Give us a ring at 1300 766 720 to get started    #clients #testimonial #feedback #review #customersuccess #team #msp #smileit