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Everyone knows how to do a Google search. After all, we use it every day to find the information we need. Ironically, not a lot of people know how to make the most out of this search engine. Include and exclude keywords Google will understand most of the search terms you type into it. However,Read more

The benefits of virtualisation are numerous: centralised IT management, faster hardware resources, improved business continuity, and reduced overhead costs. It makes perfect sense for everyone to jump on board. But to maximise virtualisation’s benefits, beginners should follow the following best practices. Conduct an assessment Evaluating your IT environment is an important step in the implementationRead more

At Mi-IT we remain committed to investing in a new generation of talented staff.  Luke Turner is no exception. A born and bred Aucklander, Luke had decided to carve out a career for himself in IT. When we recruit new members of staff, we assess them on technical skills, attention to detail and most importantlyRead more

Businesses are more reliant on technology today than ever before. No matter whatever else is going on in the business, technology is not something that you should have to worry about. Additionally, with the rapid developments in technology, it’s worth considering leasing your IT equipment instead of buying the devices. Benefits of Leasing Leased devicesRead more

This year, Mi-IT has reached an important milestone.  We are celebrating our 10 year anniversary! We have based our foundations on the early adoption of technology and continued innovation.  This has made Mi-IT one of the most trusted and reliable IT Services providers in Auckland. Early Days When we opened our doors for business in 2009, weRead more

Managing your print infrastructure efficiently is key if you wish to save on printing costs. It sounds impossible, but it can be done. Many small and big enterprises don’t realize that they are using ineffective printing models. You can make a difference if you follow these tips. Replace outdated printers Outdated and cheap printers mayRead more

Does your organization need to optimize its migration and provision of Office 365? Here are 6 strategies for managing and making the most out of your subscription to Microsoft’s premium cloud-based productivity suite. Declutter your inbox If you’re having trouble managing the overwhelming amount of emails in your inbox, then using Office 365’s “Clutter” featureRead more

Microsoft only offers Windows Support of  past versions for a certain period.  This can pose a significant challenge for businesses. Currently, Windows 7 is on “extended support” until January 14, 2020. What does it mean when Microsoft terminates support of your Windows version? Let’s have a closer look. No more security updates End of supportRead more

Small- and medium-sized businesses don’t have the time to maintain IT infrastructure, let alone assess whether it’s still driving value for the company. However, if you want to ensure everything runs smoothly, it’s important to be proactive and conduct technology business reviews when you can. What is a technology business review? A technology business reviewRead more

There are plenty of things to love about Office 365. For a small monthly fee, you get the latest cloud-based version of Microsoft Office apps and robust communication tools.  Office 365 dramatically improves collaboration and productivity.  It’s also an extremely secure platform that can defend against the most cunning phishing attacks. Effective anti-phishing solutions mustRead more