TribeTech Weekly WineDown

Security is deemed to be the top priority for businesses in 2022. This is up from 2020 when it was listed as third and comes as no surprise given what’s happening across the globe.Other key priorities are:• Digital transformation• Client experience (CX)• Applications (either modernising older applications or moving to newer platforms)Over the last couple of years, businesses have been in a ‘protect’ phase with a focus on simply keeping their current customers.Now, businesses are moving into a ‘grow’ phase whereby they are starting to explore and execute on long-overdue improvements to strengthen their baseline and enable them for future growth.In this WineDown episode, Scott and Nick discuss innovation and how business digital transformation is now a requirement in order to remain competitive.They also cover:• How conversations around IT setups are advancing• The impact IT skill shortages have had on business• Examples of business automation that we experience on an everyday basis...and more!Learn more: https://www.tribetech.com.au/services...Talk to TribeTech: https://www.tribetech.com.au/contactSubscribe to the WineDown: https://www.tribetech.com.au/winedown

Why do we need to backup data? Why is it important? Whose responsibility is it to protect your data?In recent years, as people and businesses have begun to adopt cloud storage and SaaS solutions, they have become increasingly complacent with backing up their data. Gone are the days when we had memory sticks and external hard drives storing copies of our data. Now, the reliance on those cloud solutions has caused a common misconception that data is protected and backed up by those solutions.Ahead of World Backup Day on 31st March, Scott and Nick are joined by guest-speaker James Bergl, previous Vice President of one of Australia's leading Cloud Backup Providers, Datto, to discuss all things backup.Over a bottle of wine, the three talk about cloud backups, evolving views, where your data may be living, backup versions, and discuss a recent situation that had a great effect on many businesses.Learn more: https://www.tribetech.com.au/services/secureofficeTalk to TribeTech: https://www.tribetech.com.au/contact Subscribe to the WineDown: https://www.tribetech.com.au/winedown

Automating your business has proven to have incredible benefits to businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re a large corporation or a small accounting firm, automating your tasks and workflow ultimately contribute to your business’s success with long-term returns.  Join Scott and Nick as they break down what business automation is, the necessary steps to take before automating processes, and all the ways in which your business grows and becomes far more efficient.  If you’re looking to make great use of your people and resources, listen in to find a lot of helpful tips and tricks to begin transforming the way you work!  Learn more: https://www.tribetech.com.au/services/projects  Talk to TribeTech: https://www.tribetech.com.au/contact    Subscribe to the WineDown: https://www.tribetech.com.au/winedown WINE OF THE WEEK This week’s wine is a 2019 Steven Vineyard Shiraz, a medium-bodied Hunter Valley style with rich spice, pepper, and berry aromas.

Your data foundations dictate your IT performance, where if you’re unstable, you’re unable to unlock your business’s potential. A large portion of this is having your systems communicating with one another while maintaining security, where cloud-based APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) make this possible.  Over this week’s glass (or bottle) of wine, Nick and Scott discuss why it’s absolutely crucial to have seamless integration between your applications and how this impacts your business operations, regardless of your industry or business size.  They also cover:  Systems that are crucial to integrate Importance of integrating systems Brief API history and how it’s changed the way organisations operate  …and much more!  Learn more about SecureOffice  Talk to TribeTech Today Wine of the week This week’s wine is a 2019 Redman Shiraz, a Medium bodied Coonawarra Shiraz that comes at a bargain price.

Most of us have heard the names “Bitcoin” or “Blockchain” floating around but would not be able to accurately explain what it is, how it works or what it even does. This decentralised cryptocurrency has been the talk of the town ever since the 2018 spike in value, which is why it’s time to catch you up to speed.In this exciting new episode of the WineDown series, Nick and Scott help clear up some of the confusion by breaking down Bitcoin and Blockchain foundations, movements, costs, cracking the network, and so much more.

In this episode, Scott and Nick discuss the importance of legal agreements when working with Managed IT Service Providers.If you're looking for an IT Services company to manage your systems, network, devices etc. it often involves sharing your sensitive company data. Therefore, you need to make sure you have protection in place.That's where legal agreements, such as a Master Services Agreements come into play to protect both you and the MSP. Find out more in today's episode!

In this episode, Scott and Nick discuss SaaS/Cloud solution creep and the importance of understanding the role they play in your business.With the ever-growing app market, businesses often find themselves falling into the trap of adopting app after app without fully understanding the impact it has. Not only does this have a financial cost but there are many other factors to consider that we bring to light in this episode.Learn More:https://www.tribetech.com.au/services/secureofficeTalk to TribeTech:https://www.tribetech.com.au/contactSubscribe to the WineDown:https://www.tribetech.com.au/winedown

In light of National Innovation Day, Scott and Nick discuss what innovation means today and how to apply it to the 4 key areas of your business (Customer Experience, Data, Operations, Collaboration) to give you a competitive advantage.Having won many innovation awards over the years, learn more about some of the real-world solutions they have built for clients across several industries including financial, legal, and manufacturing.Learn more:https://www.tribetech.com.au/services/secureofficeTalk to TribeTech:https://www.tribetech.com.au/contactSubscribe to the WineDown:https://www.tribetech.com.au/winedown

In this episode, Scott and Nick discuss business continuity planning and how to do this

Welcome to 2022! In this first episode of the Winedown, Scott and Nick discuss the disconnect between IT providers and businesses seeking to utilize IT as a strategic asset.Listen and learn as we discuss how to go from zero to hero and implement a structured program to go from competed against to competitor