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Winter is making itself felt across New Zealand and sadly, for varying reasons, there will be families who struggle to stay warm. Mi-IT is supporting the wonderful work of ‘Give a Kid a Blanket‘. They describe what they do as a ‘community action of kindness’.  During June and July, they gather donations of warmth fromRead more

There are a lot of pros and cons when it comes to monitoring your employees online. We’ve put together an honest and transparent list of arguments for and against this practice. And if you decide it is something you want to pursue, we’ve provided some tips for a smooth implementation process. The case for monitoringRead more

This year, Mi-IT has reached an important milestone.  We are celebrating our 10 year anniversary! We have based our foundations on the early adoption of technology and continued innovation.  This has made Mi-IT one of the most trusted and reliable IT Services providers in Auckland. Early Days When we opened our doors for business in 2009, weRead more

Small- and medium-sized businesses don’t have the time to maintain IT infrastructure, let alone assess whether it’s still driving value for the company. However, if you want to ensure everything runs smoothly, it’s important to be proactive and conduct technology business reviews when you can. What is a technology business review? A technology business reviewRead more

With the rapid developments in technology, it’s worth considering leasing your IT equipment — moving from CapEx to OpEx – instead of buying the devices. Benefits of Moving to OpEx Leased devices give you greater asset flexibility. You’ll be able to cut costs, since you only need to lease the capacity you need.  You willRead more

We’re now living in the data economy, so you can’t afford to neglect the possibilities of employee actions causing data loss and leakages. Sometimes this can be malicious; it’s been estimated that one-quarter of employees will take or share sensitive company information when they leave their job. The findings of a 2016 Biscom survey ofRead more

The idea of a hybrid cloud set-up – combining on-premises and off-site services – is an increasingly popular option.  However, you do need some careful planning to make this type of implementation work. There are number of practical and technical challenges to overcome, such as deciding what data goes where. You will also have toRead more

You have moved to Microsoft Office 365 and that’s GREAT! Productivity is enhanced You have reduced your costs Your teams have access to data wherever they are Greater flexibility has made your employees more engaged and motivated It’s all good …… or is it? “Well, it’s in the Cloud, so it must be backed up,Read more

A cloud is a cloud is a cloud, right? Hosted Cloud Desktops Absolutely and positively not. Especially not when what is being advertised as a “cloud” solution is really only partially rooted in cloud computing. When it comes to really digging into Microsoft Office 365 and a hosted desktop platform (otherwise referred to as “cloud desktops,”Read more