A great cloud service needs a great internet connection [guest post]
Following on from our team’s analysis of cloud migration costs, let’s explore how the telecommunications landscape continues to evolve, making reliable cloud services more accessible and affordable for New Zealand businesses than ever before. “Cloud” services mean your business applications and data are housed in professional data centres, accessed via the internet. Whether it’s public […]
Developing an IT strategy [Part 3] – make it work with your business objectives
In Part 1 of this three part series ‘Developing an IT strategy‘ we talked about the benefits of having an IT strategy and why aligning it with your business development plan is an important step. In Part 2 we discussed how to get started and getting it right the first time round. In the final […]
Lawyers’ concerns with the cloud justified but not barriers – LawTechNZ, a different perspective.
Our team regularly engages with New Zealand’s legal technology community, where we meet lawyers who are eager to embrace innovative technology solutions for their firms. These interactions provide valuable insights into the current questions and concerns law firms face when considering cloud IT solutions. Key concerns are security… According to recent industry research, data privacy […]
How did this Southland law firm transform their IT? [Case Study]
A major Southland law firm was facing the reality that much of their internal IT infrastructure was past its used-by date, and they knew replacing it would require extensive resources, but then they explored a cloud solution with Resolve. Resolve’s SmartCloud IT platform for lawyers transformed the firm’s spending model, replaced the resources tied up […]
Developing an IT strategy [Part 2] – getting it started and getting it right
In Part 1 of Developing an IT strategy we talked about the benefits of having a strategy and why aligning it with your business development plan is an important step. Here we’re talking about how. Getting started Take some cues from your business and marketing plans and layer an IT blanket over each element, including […]
Why am I still getting spam? – An insight into spam filters
So how does a SPAM filter work? Throughout the world, billions of spam emails are sent every day, ranging from cryptocurrency scams and AI-generated phishing attempts to sophisticated deepfake voice messages asking you to update your details. We’re so much more aware of spam now that cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to […]
Industry must work together to slow the tidal wave of SPAM [media release]
The “hush-hush” attitude of professional services firms and their IT providers when they experience a cybersecurity breach is adding force to the tidal wave of cyber-attacks continuing to devastate New Zealand businesses. Wellington-based IT firm Resolve managing director Simon Falconer said industry groups being hit with sophisticated cyber threats need to work together, alongside their […]
Developing an IT strategy – Part 1
Aligning your IT strategy with your business development plan As organisations across New Zealand plan for the year ahead, partners and senior teams are mapping out development and growth strategies. You may be reviewing your mission statement, setting goals and objectives, finalising budgets and prioritising projects. While aspects of your IT often feature in business […]
Staff wasting time on the net?
Do staff really waste time surfing the net? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. Recent studies reveal that over 70% of employees visit personal websites daily during work hours, with younger staff showing even higher rates of personal internet use. This remains a real and frustrating issue for many organisations, particularly as remote and hybrid work […]
The real cost of IT for a new firm: a comparative analysis
Upfront infrastructure and costs Recently, our team received a call from Matt, an experienced lawyer currently working at one of the major firms. Matt has been developing plans to start his own practice with four associates, and intends to hire a junior lawyer and one support person. He was looking for guidance on the IT […]
