May was certainly an event-filled month and wow did we immerse ourselves into every interaction. There was the launch of Women in IT, The IT Brains Trust, ASBA Conference, PAVCSS Conference, and the AISNSW ICT & Leadership Conference on the Gold Coast! Here’s what our team learnt on the ground. 

News

CT Team

Education

Managed Services

K12 Schools

Wrapping up an event-filled May: Highlights and insights

Data automation is fast becoming a cornerstone of operational efficiency and innovation. Automating workflows, improving data accuracy and compliance, seamless data flows, and standardising processes – automation capabilities are evolving. 

Insight

Government

Healthcare

Not For Profit

Other Industries

Professional Services

Data and Automation

Automation

3 ways to leverage data automation for business productivity, quality and integration

Since adopting its VoIP solution with the help of CT, Loyola College has seen improved communication and operational efficiencies across the school.

Customer Story

Unified Communications

Microsoft

VoIP at Loyola College

AI is no longer just a buzzword for the corporate world. It's fast becoming a pivotal tool in education too. Here's how school IT Managers can leverage AI to improve everyday IT support.

Beyond the AI hype: Practical applications for school IT teams to save time and resources

Manningham City Council meeting room upgrades leads to better employee experience

Audio Visual

Audio visual revamp enhances the hybrid working experience

Looking to modernise their outdated and fragmented network infrastructure, Citipointe Christian College identified a critical need for a switch refresh to streamline their infrastructure with one, efficient solution. 

Connectivity

Aruba

Citipointe Christian College: Switch consolidation project success

A common challenge in diverse businesses, Netball Australia encountered the task of managing comprehensive IT support internally. But the task of building out a dedicated internal team was not a cost-effective solution. 

Networks

IT support goals: Netball Australia’s managed services triumph

With increasing threats and sophisticated cyber attacks, businesses must be proactive in securing their digital assets. While there are many different security frameworks businesses can apply, Essential 8 is one of Australia’s most adopted frameworks. 

Cyber Security

A comprehensive guide to the Essential 8 cyber security framework

Explore how Minecraft Education enhances student learning and teaching practices through immersive gameplay, fostering creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in the classroom.

Primary Schools

How Minecraft Education can boost your student’s learning (and your teaching practice) 

With IT taking more of a role in strategic growth and innovation, more companies are looking to technology to innovate and drive the way forward. While 61% of IT leaders believe our networks can enable innovation, reducing IT spending is on the hit list as a top priority for CEOs in 2024. How do you secure funding for an area of the business they want to reduce costs in? 

Innovation vs risk: The networking part of the puzzle

In a constantly shifting cyber threat landscape, government agencies have a bullseye on their backs.  They are prime targets for sophisticated attacks by foreign adversaries and malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities and steal sensitive data.   

Accreditations and Awards

Securing government data in a high-stakes landscape 

School device programs: A great school asset but also a painful and stress-filled experience if not structured correctly. Tune into this on-demand webinar with education experts as we dive into all things devices and device programs. 

On-demand Webinar

Webinar: Device programs without the pain

Optimise your network performance effortlessly in this insightful panel discussion. Enhance reliability, reduce risks, and streamline operations for greater efficiency. Register and watch now!

Live Webinar

Better Networks. Better Business: Maximising your network performance

With thousands of donor records, financial data and confidential information, a not-for-profit’s systems can be a juicy target for cybercriminals. Could your network be an open gateway for a breach or attack?

Could your network be putting you at risk?

With an increase of digitally-enabled care and transformation initiatives underway, the Aged Care sector is entering a digital boom. But this digital acceleration raises a very important question: Can your IT and cloud environment support where you need to go?

The Aged Care digital boom: Are you ready?

Data breaches are no longer an if but rather a when scenario. With so much data on file – from student details to health and financial records – a data breach at your school isn’t just inconvenient. It’s a reputational, financial and operational risk you can’t afford.

What happens when ... you get a data breach

Centorrino Technologies (CT) has proudly won the 2024 CSIA Service Hero Award for the 13th consecutive year, celebrating our ongoing dedication to exceptional customer service. This achievement is complemented by two additional recognitions: the Customer Service Organisation of the Year - Medium and the Service Excellence in a Medium Contact Centre awards, underscoring the strength of our organisation-wide service commitment.

Andrew Rankin

Celebrating 12 Years of Excellence: Centorrino Technologies Wins 2024 CSIA Service Organisation of the Year Award 

In honour of World Teachers’ Day on October 25th, this blog celebrates the incredible dedication and influence of educators. This year’s theme, “Valuing teachers’ voices: towards a new social contract for education,” highlights the vital role teachers play in shaping the future. Centorrino Technologies reflects on the profound impact teachers have on students’ lives, inspiring curiosity, fostering growth, and overcoming challenges. The blog encourages participation in the Hats Off to Teachers campaign as a gesture of gratitude for the relentless commitment teachers bring to their classrooms and communities every day.

Hats Off to Teachers: Honouring the Impact of Educators on World Teachers’ Day

As schools near the end of the academic year, they face numerous challenges, including managing student assessments, system updates, and staff transitions. For IT and Business Managers, strategic long-term planning—especially in procurement—is essential to reduce stress and ensure smooth operations.

Centorrino Technologies recommends early planning with our Technology Blueprint, a roadmap that guides schools over 12 to 36 months. 

By starting early and using a structured plan, schools can reduce stress, manage resources effectively, and ensure a smooth transition.

Emma Shulman

End-of-Year Planning: A Critical Time for Schools

Australian government service delivery is undergoing widespread digital transformation to take advantage of new technologies, platforms, and approaches. Meanwhile, citizens are increasingly demanding convenient, trusted, and personalised interactions with government agencies.  

Cybersecurity is intrinsically linked to trust in government 

In this blog, Santo Joy, Centorrino Technologies' Head of Cyber Security, highlights best practices for protecting your data in the cloud. He explains key strategies businesses can implement to enhance cloud security, including encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular audits. The blog also discusses how partnering with a managed services provider like CT can offer tailored protection and ongoing support, ensuring your cloud environment remains secure as threats evolve.

Read on to discover how to strengthen your cloud security posture.

Santo Joy

Cloud Security: How to Protect Your Data in the Cloud

Connecting Home had experienced significant growth within their team from six team members to 20 staff. As such, they needed an IT infrastructure that supported a wider team.  We were chosen to deliver our most comprehensive solution suite with the Managed Services offering.

An IT revamp helps Connecting Home support Stolen Generation survivors

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