Christina O'Rourke, Author at Zynet

Mobile device security is more important than ever
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Mobile device security is more important than ever

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Mobile device security is more important than ever

Cyber criminals on the lookout for the next big hack have shifted focus toward mobile platforms. They search for the weakest link, trying out attack methods that proved successful on PCs. According to the Q1 2014 Mobile Threat Report, 99% of new mobile malware is designed to target Android devices.

Some organisations choose to ban employees from accessing the office network from their mobile device. This is a Stone Age approach that limits the productivity of employees since many people, for example, use their tablet to take notes which they then use to create proposals and reports.

We’ve come a long way in these 30 years of digital evolution. With more computing power in our mobiles than in 1970’s room-sized mainframes, “always connected” is today’s prevailing attitude. However, most netizens don’t spare a thought for mobile security beyond their lock-screen passcode (if that).

What employees can do to improve mobile device security

There are a number of seemingly straightforward, […]

Christina O'Rourke2020-10-12T09:30:35+11:00Managed Services|

Introducing our new brand and website!

Have you spotted it yet? Zynet has reinvented itself in many ways since our commencement in 1999 and we are excited to announce the launch of our new company branding and website. This has triggered significant changes to our operation and service offerings, including our new Information Exchange solutions.

What’s in a name

Zy in Zynet is inspired by the greek ‘to join’, expressing our goal of creating synergistic and beneficial relationships. This hasn’t changed and therefore our name hasn’t changed. However our new logo signifies how we connect people and organisations, as well as how we constantly try to connect the dots by analysing and implementing new technology to give your organisation a net return on its IT investments.

Our brand new website

To complement our new brand, we have launched a new website that showcases versatile solution offerings that can enhance your organisational capabilities.

Even though the new website and branding has now been launched, we will […]

Christina O'Rourke2015-09-29T12:49:27+10:00News|

Should your business adopt a managed service IT model?

As a business grows, IT improvements and ongoing maintenance often slip down the priority list and are frequently placed on the backburner in lieu of far more pressing matters.

This common trend of putting IT issues off until the very last possible moment is a practice that, as I’m sure you’re aware, can result in disastrous outcomes.

Think of a few keywords relating to what you want your IT environment to look like going forward. Now see how many times your keywords come up in this post about why businesses are outsourcing IT and opting for a managed service model.

Efficiency

Having an efficient IT system in place generally results in greater productivity and prevents staff frustration at the first sight of an IT hurdle. Staff shouldn’t feel confused or unsure of where to turn when they need access to IT support. In fact, when something isn’t understood or goes wrong, timely and efficient contact with someone they know […]

Christina O'Rourke2017-03-28T12:26:59+11:00Managed Services|