Social Interactions IT Cloud Firewall: The Future of Firewall Security

As businesses continue to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the need for robust firewall solutions becomes increasingly paramount. Traditional on-premises firewalls are no longer sufficient to protect against sophisticated cyber threats. In this blog post, we will dive into the world of cloud firewall solutions and discuss why embracing this technology with Social Interactions IT can unlock a …

3CX Phone Systems in Melbourne – Social Interactions are the go-to provider.

In the fast-paced business world, effective communication is essential for success. As more businesses in Melbourne embrace digital transformation, the need for advanced phone systems becomes increasingly critical. At Social Interactions IT, we take pride in being the go-to provider for 3CX Phone Systems in Melbourne. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why businesses choose us as …

Cybersecurity Management in South East Melbourne – 5 reasons why you need it

In today’s digital age, businesses in South East Melbourne face ever-increasing cybersecurity threats that can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and tarnish their reputation. As the reliance on technology grows, having strong IT management with a dedicated focus on cybersecurity is crucial. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of robust cybersecurity management for businesses in South East …

Online Grooming

How to Protect Your Children from Online Grooming & Bullying

It’s a sad fact of life these days that barely a day goes by where you log onto a news website and don’t see an article about another child being the victim of online grooming, or another victim of online bullying. For those that may not know what the term online grooming means, it’s the practice of enticing children into …

VoIP Phone Handset

Like it or not, you’ll end up with VoIP

We’ve spoken with a number of businesses lately, and we’ve seen a number of posts on various social media channels from small businesses, looking for phone services but stating “No VoIP”. When we tell them EVERYONE is being forced on to VoIP by the NBN, he or she look at us in amazement. “Why weren’t they told this?” they ask. …

IP-PBX Phone Social Interactions

IP-PBXs explained in plain english.

With the advent of the NBN, all businesses currently using normal telephone lines on a standard PABX will have to transition to an IP-PBX. But what is an IP-PBX? In the following video, Justin explains what they are and how they can help your business. Social Interactions’ IP-PBX. Only the best hardware, software & support. At Social Interactions, we only …

Don't blame the NBN before you check these things.

Is it the NBN, or is it you?

We’ve all heard the horror stories about the NBN. The problems with the rollout have been documented widely. “It’s Slow” or “It doesn’t work”. But sometimes it’s just not the NBN’s fault. We recently read an article a lady had written on a major news website (http://www.theage.com.au/comment/you-can-get-more-out-of-your-nbn–if-you-pay-for-it-and-wait-long-enough-20171213-h03pmb.html) about how she had been given the run around when her wifi speed …

Four Reasons You Should Never Use Free Public wifi Hotspots.

Free public wifi hotspots are everywhere these days. But while they may seem convenient, are they really worth the cost? We don’t think so, and here are 4 reasons why. Free public wifi hotspots are email harvesting machines Most larger places now require you to provide them with your email address to get access to their “free” public wifi hotspot. …

Why we don’t do break / fix IT.

We get lots of inquiries from people looking for break / fix IT support. That is, they want us on call when something goes wrong, but don’t want a monthly support plan. There are two main reasons we don’t provide this service. Focus on the client (that’s you). Managed service clients receive a Service Level Agreement, meaning they’re guaranteed a …

HOW TO: Protect Your Business From WannaCry (and other nasties)

Unless you’ve had your head under a rock for the last few days, you will have heard about a nasty piece of malware called WannaCry. It took government agencies and businesses large and small hostage over the weekend last. WannaCry – what is it? It’s a piece of software that uses a security hole in Windows to install a package …