
10 benefits to outsourcing your I.T
I want to start off by pointing that outsourcing I.T isn't a new idea. For years now, businesses and schools have been outsourcing their I.T functions and management, providing themselves with more resources, upgraded technology and a proactive approach towards cost efficiency. In the past few years, I.T outsourcing has evolved so much that it is no longer just about cost savings. These days, outsourcing your I.T is considered a strategic tool for increasing productivity an

Clouds vs The Cloud?
The cloud - A tech term that seems to be very trendy as of late and yet, few people can actually explain what 'the cloud' is. What is the cloud? When are we using it? How does it actually benefit my business? All questions we here at NQBE receive all too often. So, what is the cloud exactly? First and foremost, the cloud is not a physical thing. It is a network of servers, each with its own function. Some servers use computing power to run applications or deliver a servic

What is Instant Virtualization
As part of our Managed ICT solutions offering, data backup is one of the most vital aspects of survival as it ensures business continuity, even in the most severe of storms, that we lucky few in North Queensland get to experience. Part of what makes NQBE's unique data backup offering so powerful is through our partnership with Datto, and the use of their Instant Virtualization system. Instant Virtualization allows a protected system to be virtualized and hosted either locally