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We're a bit of an unusual bunch of IT geeks. We actually love to talk IT! Ask us to give you some advice or recommendations, or to explain an IT term, process, or system, and look out! POW - we'll talk your ear off! But at least you'll come away with a bit of knowledge and some sound advice! Plus, you might learn something. From case studies, to thought leadership, to the latest trends in IT and how to combat those dreaded cyber villains, Talk IT is where we get to impart some of our kick-ass wisdom!

Hiring an IT Company in Northland: What to Expect

The first thing a good IT company does at a new client is not fix anything. It goes looking. What ...

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27 Controls. Every One Passed.

A Northland business owner asked how he could actually prove his business was secure. So we ran him through SMB1001 Gold - 27 controls, one at a time. Here is what it checks, including the AI policy most owners have never thought about.

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170 Laptops, So They Can Focus on the Kids

Lloyd Gurr, Business Manager at Northland Kindergarten Association, on laptop rollovers, proactive reviews and day-to-day support across their kindergartens.

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Forget the Virus. Hackers Want Your Identity

A virus is loud. Someone quietly reading your email for a fortnight is not - and that is the scam emptying bank accounts in Northland. Here is how it works and the simple rule that stops it.

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Cyber Security for Northland Business in 2026

Most of the businesses we help in Northland are not big banks — they are the local accountant, the building ...

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“Easy 5 Stars” — When an Accountant Reviews IT

Flynn O'Meara CA on rapid, clear advice and proactive alerts - and why proactive is the word we are proudest of.

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“Keeps His Finger on the Pulse” — an IT Review

An IT review that isn't about fixing things fast — Ashly Warner at Bellcon on IT Live keeping clients informed as the AI landscape keeps evolving.

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SMB1001 Gold for NZ SMBs: What It Is & How to Pass

Your insurer just asked for evidence your business is cyber-safe. Now what? That question is landing in Kiwi inboxes every ...

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351 Million Security Events, 30 Real Incidents

351 million. That’s how many security events our SOC analysed across our clients this quarter. (SOC = security operations centre. ...

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Called Back From the Netball Sideline

Bronson Murray rang on a Saturday and Andrew called back from the sideline of his kid's netball game - that's what small-business Northland IT looks like.

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