In the simplest terms, ‘cloud computing’ means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of on and from your computer’s hard drive. ‘The cloud’ is just a metaphor for the Internet. There is no real, puffy white cloud involved; it’s just a 3rd party service provider’s server, … [Read more...] about “The Cloud”. What is it? Where is it?
Disaster recovery. There’s no quick fix
The Brisbane hailstorm event of late November 2014 led to more than 102,300 claims worth $1.08billion. The storm caused extensive damage to homes, businesses and vehicles as it ripped through the city at rush hour.The event may have slipped from front-of-mind position for many of us but there is a … [Read more...] about Disaster recovery. There’s no quick fix
The cost of Terrorism
As a result of the Lindt café hostage siege in Sydney that ended in tragic circumstances, the Federal Government has now determined the actions of the gunman was a terrorist act.This declaration was a key point for the insurance industry as the Terrorism Insurance Scheme that was created following … [Read more...] about The cost of Terrorism
How do you find good staff?
For decades, the employment section of the newspaper was traditionally the way job seekers got connected with employers…but that doesn’t work anymore! Job seekers, especially young ones, just don’t bother looking there. The job-hunting space has been taken over by web-based employment agencies such … [Read more...] about How do you find good staff?