In this second post on “Cloud Journeys” we take a look at the conundrum relating to file management in a cloud environment. In the first post in the series we saw how ‘remote desktop’ can provide a silver bullet for…
Updating to Office 2016 for Office 365 users
Office 365 subscribers should start to get Office 2016 from today (23rd September). If Office 2016 has not shown up yet, here’s what you can do to hurry up the process: Logon to your Office 365 Admin Portal. Navigate to…
Cloud Journeys – Introduction
Cloud technology is generally at its most effective when it can be used to de-complicate and simplify. A key question your business can ask is ‘Can my business move entirely to Cloud?’ While it’s always possible to mix it up…
Upgrading to Windows 10? Beware new ‘Windows Update’.
Over the years I have been vocal in my dislike for ‘in-place’ Windows Upgrades, preferring to start afresh with a clean build. In the lead-up to Windows 10 release however, I was intrigued to read of an entirely new approach…
Not-for-Profit technology windfall
Charities and not-for-profit organisation in Australia find themselves in the fantastic position of being able to claim free Office 365 services (for a cloud package), plus very low prices for advanced add-ons. This constitutes a significant gift that should allow…
Red Bass Consulting goes Silver
After just 18 months of business, I am delighted to announce that Red Bass Consulting has achieved Microsoft Silver partner status. This was all made possible thanks to wonderful customers, and a fabulous network of associates, partners and colleagues. I’m…
Windows 10 available July 29
Microsoft has announced launch date for the new Windows 10 operating system! Windows 8.1 users should notice a new icon in the system tray as below – an invitation to click and reserve your copy of Windows 10 for the…
How will the transition to Office 365 affect my business?
Office 365 can mean different things to different people, depending on how you use it. It can be a challenge articulating the various components, and cutting to the chase on how the business could benefit. There are a range of…
What to do with your Small Business Server?
In the past few decades, small businesses everywhere have been drawn towards Microsoft’s Small Business Server (SBS) suite – thanks largely to affordability. I’ve never been a fan myself, arguing that the downsides outweigh the apparent savings. Downsides that are…
Great news for OneDrive for Business
Microsoft have commited to fixing up OneDrive Sync and lifting this platform to the level it deserves. Check out the video from Microsoft Ignite announcing many great improvements rolling out between now and the end of the year, including: Next-gen,…