Cloud managed services simplify IT by outsourcing infrastructure management to experts, offering businesses scalability, security, and cost savings. Our blog breaks down the basics - what cloud managed services are, how they work, and why they’re essential for modern businesses. At Centorrino Technologies, we explain how these services provide seamless data management, compliance, and 24/7 support, making IT simpler and more efficient.

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CT Team

Cloud

Cloud Managed Services: Understanding the Service

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

Education

Managed Services

K12 Schools

Wrapping up an event-filled May: Highlights and insights

Cloud computing has become so ubiquitous in every aspect of our modern world that it’s easy to forget this is still a relatively new technology. Learn about the evolution of cloud and how we got where we are today.

VMware

From Mainframes to Multicloud: A short history of cloud computing

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. 

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

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.

Microsoft

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

Looking to modernise their outdated and fragmented network infrastructure, Citipointe Christian College identified a critical need for a switch refresh to streamline their infrastructure with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

Customer Story

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

Is your cloud-first strategy putting you ahead or pulling you behind when it comes to cost? It might be time to optimise your cloud environment. Download our handy health guide to access checklists to guide your journey and identify areas of focus.

How healthy is your cloud environment?

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 

CT, along with our partners Aruba Networks, are excited to announce its participation in the 2025 AISNSW ICT Management and Leadership Conference, themed "Digital Directions," scheduled from May 28 to 30, 2025, at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. 


Conference

AISNSW ICT Management and Leadership Conference 2025

CT will be attending the ICT in Schools Summit NSW 2025, taking place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney. Drop in for a chat at the Veracross booth!

ICT in Schools Summit NSW

The CT team will be attending the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025, scheduled from March 25 to 30 at Avalon Airport.

Avalon International Airshow 2025

CT is proud to be sponsoring the Cyber Resilience Summit in Melbourne. This summit will bring together senior cyber leaders to share actionable & strategic insights addressing the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Cyber Resilience Summit VIC 2025

CT is excited to once again be sponsoring EDUtech in 2025, Australia’s largest conference and exhibition for educators and EdTech providers. Come and see us at booth 310 at the ICC Darling Harbour, Sydney. 

EDUTech 2025

Centorrino Technologies (CT) proudly participated in several impactful community initiatives this year. Highlights include preparing over 1,000 sandwiches with Eat Up Australia to support hungry schoolchildren and partnering with Go Kindly to pack bedding orders with personalised notes, helping women experiencing homelessness.

During Movember, CT raised funds and awareness for men’s health issues, while International Men’s Day focused on promoting mental health through practical, educational content aligned with this year’s theme of Men’s Health Champions.
These efforts reflect CT’s dedication to creating positive change and fostering stronger communities. Read more...

Adam Centorrino

Making a Difference: CT’s Commitment to Community Initiatives

CT’s 2025 priorities for schools include two major areas of focus: data governance and cyber security.

Emma Shulman

What Schools Need to Consider for 2025

While technology remains a critical part of operations and learning, the expectations placed on IT staff have expanded in ways that warrant closer examination. 

Technology decisions often begin with IT, but involving broader educational decision makers (the ones these systems are designed to support) ensures schools get the most out of their tech. 

The Hidden Challenges Schools Faced This Year

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 

As one of Australia’s leading creative design agencies, Optimo relies on CT to improve security, infrastructure and backup and disaster recoveries for all their web hosting needs.

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