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News Archives
Meltdown and Spectre processor vulnerabilities: what we’re doing to address it
8 January 2018
Last week researchers in Austria announced they’d discovered two very serious security flaws in computer processors, named Meltdown and Spectre…. Read more…
Protected: How to fix Meltdown and Spectre processor vulnerabilities
5 January 2018
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Why the big cloud providers might not be best for your NZ business
4 December 2017
Selecting a cloud provider is a big decision. It might take you a bit of time, so we’ll save you… Read more…
MacOS (High Sierra) vulnerability: patch now
30 November 2017
The latest version of Apple MacOS (High Sierra 10.13.1) has a vulnerability which may allow any person to physically log… Read more…
Our cloud is so good it almost gets us bragging
23 November 2017
We’re not ones to brag, being your quiet, humble kiwi types. But we know when we’re on to something good…. Read more…
Two easy ways to supercharge your personal internet security
21 November 2017
Internet security is a bigger priority than ever for New Zealanders, according to research from InternetNZ. More than 30 percent… Read more…
New major WiFi vulnerability means it’s time to take extra care
17 October 2017
When you use a secure WiFi network, chances are the WPA2 security protocol is in place. It’s intended to prevent… Read more…
An ode to craftsmanship
11 October 2017
We build things with a sense of craftsmanship. Built with quality, built to last, and built for just the way… Read more…
Cyber insurance: is it worth it?
3 October 2017
Cyber insurance may not be new, but lately it’s taken on a new level of prominence. As cyber threats grow… Read more…
Deloitte breach in US shows kiwi businesses must take security seriously
26 September 2017
Deloitte was the target of a cyber-attack. So if they can be hacked, how can you keep your business safe?… Read more…
Avoid single points of failure – so your business stays in flight
18 September 2017
Single points of failure are a danger in any area of your business, but particularly IT. Reduce your risk so… Read more…
Vodafone is closing up email shop – so what’s your alternative?
12 September 2017
Vodafone announced Friday that they’re ending their email services. This came after months of struggles with spam and email delays… Read more…
Aussie internet woes show importance of NZ-based cloud services
5 September 2017
Australia faces slower internet traffic after damage to underwater cables. New Zealand faces similar risks. But you can minimise them… Read more…
Go back-up in time: restore what you had with CloudServer
21 August 2017
If you’re in business for the long-term, you’ve got to think long-term. Make sure your backups go far enough to… Read more…
Make your IT systems fire-proof with disaster recovery
18 July 2017
If something destroyed your primary servers – be it fire, cyber-attack or natural disaster – could your business keep on… Read more…
NotPetya ransomware: not cause for panic, but cause for caution
29 June 2017
During the past 36 hours, NotPetya ransomware has started spreading around the world. As with other ransomware, it’s malicious software… Read more…
4Pillars™: the best approach to IT security
1 June 2017
Security, security, security. You’ve probably heard a lot about it lately. But that’s because there’s always something new coming along… Read more…
This could have saved British Airways millions
29 May 2017
British Airways had a bad weekend. Its IT system fell over, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations and spoiling the… Read more…
WannaCry ransomware attack: what you need to know
15 May 2017
Over the weekend an enormous cyber-attack hit more than 200,000 Windows computers in 150 countries. It used WannaCry/WannaCrypt ransomware, malicious software… Read more…
It’s World Password Day (if you didn’t already know, what with all the cake)
4 May 2017
There’s a lot of great celebrations during a year. You probably don’t think World Password Day is one of them…. Read more…
Facebook and Google lost $145 mill in a scam: here’s how you can avoid the same fate
2 May 2017
Even some of the world’s largest tech companies are vulnerable to email scams. Fortune illustrated this in a report last… Read more…
You’re never fully backed-up without an air gap
20 April 2017
If there’s a risk you could lose it, and it’s important – then you should start thinking about backing it… Read more…
Can’t draw? Google will do it for you
12 April 2017
Everyone has their own unique set of talents. Drawing isn’t necessarily one we all share. But if that’s the case,… Read more…
The 3-2-1 trick for backups
10 April 2017
Backups are an essential part of any business. They’re what keep you going in the event of cyber attacks, human… Read more…
World Backup Day: get backing-up!
28 March 2017
This Friday 31 March is World Backup Day, scheduled just in time to keep you from being an April Fool…. Read more…
How to spot a scam email
14 March 2017
Scam emails are used by criminals to fool you into providing money or sensitive information, such as account numbers and… Read more…
Amazon Web Services had problems last week. What can we learn?
8 March 2017
Last week Amazon Web Services (AWS), likely the world’s largest cloud provider, suffered an error. The impact of this disrupted… Read more…
Not all NZ IT providers are equal
8 March 2017
There are important reasons for picking a New Zealand IT partner. You get faster performance. Your files are kept in… Read more…
3 ways to avoid IT panic
8 March 2017
Today is Panic Day (apparently). It’s a day that says it’s okay to feel overwhelmed now and then, as we… Read more…
How to cope with losing power
3 March 2017
Electricity outages happen. They’re a fact of life, whether by natural disaster, accident or the hamster getting sick of running… Read more…
Deep Security: fixing the broken latch of your system when Microsoft won’t
28 February 2017
One of the things we love most about Deep Security is how it applies virtual patches to your servers almost… Read more…
Work with a kiwi IT provider and work faster, with less risk
19 February 2017
Kiwi businesses should work with kiwi owned and operated IT partners. You might think, of course we’d say that. After… Read more…
A cure for email: better communciation with Slack and group messaging
19 February 2017
We use group messaging tool Slack here at CommArc. Here our CEO Phil Johnson makes the case for why it… Read more…
4 ways to help you fall in love with your IT all over again
13 February 2017
It’s Valentine’s Day. (Don’t panic if you forgot; you’ve still got time to nip out to the shop.) While that’s… Read more…
Get rid of calendar spam on your iPhone, iPad or Mac
1 December 2016
If you use an iPhone, iPad or Mac, you might have had a few unusual meeting invitations pop up in… Read more…
New Zealand Law Awards 2016
20 November 2016
We’ve worked with New Zealand law firms for as long as we’ve been working. A law firm was our very… Read more…
Help us drop our boss off a building
20 September 2016
It’s not that we’re unhappy with our CEO Phil Johnson. No, quite the opposite. He’s made the decision to cascade… Read more…
Staying in command of your inbox
20 September 2016
A simple four-phase strategy from our CEO, Phil Johnson. We all deal with massive demands on our time these days…. Read more…
Why data sovereignty matters
20 September 2016
In the past, you’ve probably had a reasonably good idea of where your business data is kept. It’s probably sat… Read more…
Security issue for iPhone and iPad: upgrade today
22 August 2016
Do you use an iPhone or iPad? If so, you’ll want to update your operating system software as soon as… Read more…
A high-performing IT system perfect for a modern law firm
21 August 2016
CommArc staff know their stuff when it comes to technology, but it was their customer service and close understanding of… Read more…
Panama Papers leak: how it happened and what you need to learn
14 April 2016
In early April 2016 a Panamanian law firm experienced the biggest information leak in history when 2.6 terabytes of confidential… Read more…
CommArc leads NZ with Veeam Cloud & Service Provider Platinum Status
22 March 2016
Christchurch, NZ, 22 March 2016 – A proven history of giving kiwi businesses peace of mind with simple, reliable and… Read more…
News
Deep Security: fixing the broken latch of your system when Microsoft won’t
Work with a kiwi IT provider and work faster, with less risk
Kiwi businesses should work with kiwi owned and operated IT partners. You might think, of course we’d say that. After… Read more…
A cure for email: better communciation with Slack and group messaging
We use group messaging tool Slack here at CommArc. Here our CEO Phil Johnson makes the case for why it… Read more…
4 ways to help you fall in love with your IT all over again
It’s Valentine’s Day. (Don’t panic if you forgot; you’ve still got time to nip out to the shop.) While that’s… Read more…
Get rid of calendar spam on your iPhone, iPad or Mac
If you use an iPhone, iPad or Mac, you might have had a few unusual meeting invitations pop up in… Read more…
New Zealand Law Awards 2016
We’ve worked with New Zealand law firms for as long as we’ve been working. A law firm was our very… Read more…