Mobility

Hi there, my name is Ebony O’Connell and I’m the HP Device Specialist here at Data^#3. I…

No longer a pipe-dream, or reality reserved only for those fortunate enough – hybrid work and the reality of being…

AMD versus Intel, Tesla versus Edison, Netflix versus every other streaming platform. History is littered with infamous rivalries that passionately…

The Surface Pro has undergone iterations every year since its debut in 2013, until 2019. And then… Nothing. Radio silence.

In the world of hybrid work, never more has crisp audio and a reliable microphone been more important. When you…

The Surface Slim Pen 2 will transform your digital inking experience. Take handwritten notes and draw with the same…

The Surface Go is loved by both students and mobile workers for compact size, and pocket rocket productivity. And…

The brand-new Surface Laptop Studio is the perfect fit for power users, including anyone who runs intensive software. With…

Nothing says dual screen productivity like the Surface Duo 2. Join Microsoft Device Specialist, Mia Chen-Wong, as she reviews…

The Surface Pro 8 combines the power of a laptop with the flexibility of a tablet. With two far-field…

In a healthcare setting, mobile devices – laptops, tablets and 2-in-1s – are becoming just as common as the thermometer.

It’s never been more crucial – or challenging – for healthcare institutions to provide quality patient care. Delivering this starts…

The old adage that good things come in small packages was never truer than in HP’s latest device offering –…

It’s crazy to think it has now been more than a year since the great work from home experiment begun.

We live in a time of huge technological advancement. We’ve watched as computers shrunk yet grew more powerful, and mobility…

The new Surface Pro 7+ has finally arrived. Microsoft has made some thoughtful changes to their Surface Pro line-up…

Last seen three generations ago in the Surface Pro 5, LTE has just made its long-awaited comeback in the…

The recent announcement of the new Surface Pro 7+ for Business, an update to…

Need help choosing which Surface device is the right fit? Use this guide to find the perfect match for…

We spend a lot of time thinking about where education is heading, what challenges the future may bring and how…

Surface Laptop Go is the lightest and more affordable Surface Laptop released. With 13 hours of battery life, a…

The HP ZBook Firefly G7 is HP’s smallest, lightest mobile workstation ever. At just 1.34kg the ZBook packs…

Known for its processing power and incredible graphics, the Surface Book 3 is designed to handle any task thrown…

It seems like only yesterday that I was working with customers to help craft their ‘Networking 2020 strategy’. As we…

A vast remote work experiment is currently underway. As organisations seek new ways to effectively support a growing remote…

You’ve just purchased some shiny new Wireless Access Points from ‘Vendor X’. Vendor X has promised you lightning-fast, wired-like connection…

Modern All-Flash Storage Environment Accelerates Application Delivery for Victoria University Objective Although Victoria University’s old storage systems had reliably operated…

In an ideal modern workplace, every employee has access to technology with secure, persistent connectivity, relevant applications and…

Fiji National Provident Fund Gains Visibility of Devices and Software Licenses   Objective To better manage its Microsoft licenses, the…

Digital Transformation solution helps staff serve their community Objective The customer organisation utilised a range of operating systems across the business,…

Microsoft as a Service supports non-profit organisation in move to cloud Objective With a core responsibility in supporting not-for-profit organisations,…

Children of the ‘80s will no doubt be aware of the iconic Inspector Gadget series. Looking back, the show writers…

Join Data^#3’s Microsoft Device Specialist, Mackenzie Jackson, as he unboxes the Microsoft Surface Pro X. With a virtually edge-to-edge…

In our last blog, we took a look at the current state of asset management as organisations rapidly implement strategies…

In those blissful early days of a relationship, you’re full of hope. You envision a future of working together in…

When we introduce Microsoft Dynamics 365 to organisations, a familiar set of questions often crop up – from costs…

In 2013, Microsoft pioneered the 2-in-1 form with the release of Surface Pro. Ever since, they’ve been working to…

As COVID-19 continues on, a large number of Australian workers are rapidly adjusting to working from home. The good…

As more and more organisations are rapidly moving their workforce to work from home (“WFH”) on a large scale,…

Who has been more effective at driving your digital transformation strategy? Your CEO, your CTO, or COVID-19? It’s the viral…

Do you remember the cronut phenomenon? Way back in 2013 this croissant-doughnut hybrid attracted throngs of sweet-toothed foodies who queued…

Agile, adapt, adopt. Three words that your organisation might be using a lot right now. Helping employees adopt new collaboration…

March 25, 2020; Brisbane, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, today announced that it has launched its…

Embrace the mobilisation movement by introducing Microsoft Teams. By adopting this industry-leading collaboration tool, your staff will have access…

With Microsoft Teams, your students, teachers and staff can stay connected and engaged regardless of where they are, or…

It’s a situation that few of us thought we’d ever find ourselves in, but here we are. With the emergence…

The countdown to mandatory NAPLAN Online adoption is well and truly on, with all Australian schools expected to move from…

Mid-sized businesses spend 1.5x more on infrastructure technologies than large enterprises1. Yet, they must deploy and maintain this technology with…

70% of businesses say poor connectivity is hindering their efficiency and productivity. And it’s coming at a cost, with 48%…

When you think about collaboration and the concept of the ‘Modern Workplace,’ what’s the first thing that comes to…

Designed to transform team collaboration in the modern workplace, Cisco Webex Teams brings your people together into ‘spaces’…

Wesley Mission Queensland Introduces Modern Network to Power Digitisation and enhance the customer experience in the Care Sector Objective With…

On October 2, I watched with excitement through the evening as Microsoft announced their holiday line-up of devices to…

Join Data^#3’s Microsoft Device Specialist, Mackenzie Jackson, as he unboxes the brand new Microsoft Surface Laptop 3. With all day…

Join Data^#3’s Microsoft Device Specialist, Mackenzie Jackson, as he unboxes the brand new Microsoft Surface Pro 7. The perfect device…

Over the last ten years, I’ve witnessed a significant shift in campuses across the country – schools and universities alike…

The impact is plain and simple: Australian businesses will need to switch over to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Specifically,…

November 07, 2019; Sydney, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, today announced that it has worked with…

From Frustrating to Fantastic: The Mobility and Cloud Solution Modernising the iNova Workspace Objective With a proliferation of applications and…

We’ve all been there before. Your team is gathered in the conference room for a meeting, some staff are dialling…

How do you get 500 students to actively engage with their coursework and collaborate effectively with their classmates? No, it’s…

I’ve recently joined Data^#3 as the new HP Device Specialist. I’ve always had an interest in technology and some of…

I always enjoy a deep-dive into new devices when they land. The hat-trick of announcements from the…

Agency embraces the cloud with Office 365 Objective Transition from a partly implemented legacy Office 365 billing subscription to a…

It’s collaboration, Jim, but not as we know it! For sci-fi writers, the future has always offered up a world…

Baptcare Connects Vulnerable Australians with Modern Technology Solution Objective Baptcare provides accommodation, family and community services for the most vulnerable…

October 08, 2019; Melbourne, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, today announced that it has partnered with…

I used to work in the creative industry and as a hobbyist artist and photographer, a lot of my friends…

The Friends’ School Introduces Efficient HPE Nimble Storage Solution Objective As The Friends’ School’s existing storage solution neared its end…

In November 2016, Microsoft announced Microsoft Teams. A brand new collaboration experience to bring together people, conversations and…

Hydro Tasmania builds innovative IT environment that meets the needs of today and the future with Data^#3 Objective To refresh…

Agency leads with security solution Company Overview: The Agency provides a critical service within Australia by acting on behalf of…

Simplified reporting enables staff to better serve community Company Overview: Supporting one of Australia’s most scenic coastlines that features fertile…

We’re all becoming increasingly reliant on digital devices and cloud services in our day-to-day lives, and the workplace is no…

Think about the last time you ordered a cab, or booked accommodation, chances are you used one of the many…

802.11ax – better known as Wi-Fi 6, is the latest Wi-Fi specification standard capable of delivering greater performance and capacity,…

For better or worse we are all dependant on our mobile devices these days. This is especially true for the…

Empowering teams and embracing collaboration is about to get a whole lot easier following Microsoft’s announcement of the all new…

Achieve smarter, cheaper and more reliable WAN Soaring bandwidth requirements fuelled by our increasing dependence on cloud applications is…

Join Data^#3 Device Specialist, Jesse Lee, as he explores the features of the Surface Studio 2. Perfect for designers, architects…

Many schools find it hard to manage the roll-out, reset and repurposing of classroom devices. Smaller schools lack the time…

With all schools transitioning to online testing by 2021, NAPLAN is likely to be the first time many schools have…

IT departments in the education sector have long faced a familiar set of challenges when planning, deploying and maintaining campus…

Ready for School: Melbourne City Mission leverages innovative technology to help prepare at-risk students for future employment Objective To deploy…

April 08, 2019; Melbourne, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, today announced that it has worked with…

On-premises infrastructure enables Kwinana to regain control Business challenges Off-premises cloud storage lacked flexibility Innovation capability severely disrupted Staff unable…

Did you know that on average doodlers recall 29% more information than non-doodlers?1 This Microsoft eBook explores how digital inking…

Surface Go is the first step to enabling the schools of tomorrow There is a new breed of device that…

Surface Go is making headlines for its versatility, portability and affordability. Ideal for the modern mobile workforce, this lightweight…

Recently, I was helping a school with their Windows Autopilot journey, and we came across an…

We can’t deny it – Office 365 has significantly changed the way IT engages with managing a system. Gone are…

Imagine a world where rather than reading or viewing the weekends sports news you can actually experience the event being…

Automobile Rental Company strengthens Disaster Recovery capabilities Objective Strengthen Disaster Recovery capabilities in multiple locations to ensure high availability, business…

Migration to Office 365 Boosts Productivity at Victoria’s Office of Public Prosecutions Objective To create a modern working environment that…

December 18, 2018; Melbourne, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, today announced that it has worked with…

Monday 22, 2018; Perth, Australia: Leading Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data^#3, today announced that it has worked with…

City of Fremantle deploys new hardware and operating system to improve user experience and service delivery. Objective To replace over…

Wide area networks (WAN) are hardly new, so do you really need to sit up and take any notice with…

Barely a day goes by without another industry pundit talking up the cloud. Some form of cloud engagement gone from…

Flinders University Introduces Solution to Keep Students and Staff Safer Online Objective To gain the visibility needed to identify advanced…

Recently I was involved in a discussion in a Facebook group that asked the question “How do you find Intune…

Ultra portable weighing only 522 grams, the Microsoft Surface Go is a no-compromise laptop in a 10″ tablet. See Data^#3…

Join Data^#3 Device Specialist, Jesse Lee, as he unboxes the brand new Microsoft Surface Go. The perfect device for students…

Logistics company delivers with new security solution Company Overview Like many organisations, the customer had a complex environment featuring many…

When Greek philosopher Aristotle stated that ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts’ more than two millennia…

Working with Data^#3 and Microsoft, All Saints Anglican School undertook a comprehensive review of its technology needs and how…

One of the most pressing issues for modern businesses is cybersecurity. In fact our own customers confirmed that security…

Shortly after I arrived in Australia to play soccer for a NSW team, I was put on the bench to…

Migrate to Mobile Discover the many ways you can maximise user productivity and information security. At Data^#3 we show you…

May 01, 2018; Brisbane, Australia: The Southport School has recently worked with Data^#3 to implement a next-generation wireless network solution.

We hear a lot of hype about the medical and technological innovations advancing healthcare services. Today we’re seeing data collected…

What Is It?  How many of us have attempted to start our computer in the morning only to have…

JuiceIT Sponsored Blog A recent Safe Cities Survey offers a revealing snapshot into the plans and progress of…

Watch this video and learn how a solution from Data^#3 and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, helped John Paul…

John Paul College upgrades wireless infrastructure to support a dynamic and collaborative learning environment for teachers and students. Objective To…

JuiceIT Sponsored Blog Technological innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI), holographic and digital transactions, combined with the rise of…

Author: Leon Spencer, Head of News, ARN Source publication: ARN – Click to view on source website The…

We’ve all seen it in our offices, the little white bundle. A remedy to the daily grind – 5pm comes…

Mobile devices have outnumbered people since 20141 and more than 80% of employees use mobile apps in the workplace2. Apps…

Turn ideas into action and power through your day with the Microsoft Surface suite. Microsoft Surface devices are intuitive,…

Raise your hand if you’ve got a million things to do and not enough time to do them. Hardly an…

The Anywhere Workplace – Productivity eBook You’re familiar with Microsoft Office, but have you ever tried Sway, Delve, Planner or…

The modern workforce isn’t tethered to a desk. With 77% of people citing they are more productive offsite1, have you…

An eBook about collaboration in the modern workplace Think about a time when you’ve been part of a really successful…

Webex Teams is a cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application combining messaging, calls, video conferencing, file sharing and real-time whiteboarding…

85% of students claim that digital capabilities are a top determinate in their selection of a University or College1 . It’s…

Microsoft Surface Hub is a powerful team collaboration device, designed to emulate the oldest form of collaboration known to…

Objective To leverage the Department of Justice’s existing Microsoft capabilities, and evaluate Skype for Business against other collaboration solutions. Approach…

Click here for more about Data^#3 Healthcare solutions. Contact us to see how Data^#3…

The digitisation of patient health records continues to accelerate. Yet on the ward, clinicians often find the promise of digital…

  If you have witnessed these warning signs within your organisation, get ahead of the curve while you still…

In July 2016, VMware surveyed more than 1,200 IT decision makers, IT influencers, and business decision makers worldwide. The subsequent…

David Barclay, National Practice Manager – Mobility 108,000 attendees, 5,500 CEOs, and 2,300 exhibitors. These may only be top-level…

By Brett Verney, Senior Systems Engineer, Data^#3 [Reading time: 3:30 mins] The challenge with multi-tenanted environments. One of the biggest…

When developing and assessing a technology strategy for your school, it can be a challenge to benchmark where you are,…

By David Wain, National Practice Manager – Education, Data^#3 Limited [Reading time: 2:48 mins] Today’s classrooms are less about traditional…

Enterprise mobility is a shift in technology that is fundamentally transforming workforce behaviour and business today. The following white paper…

By David Wain National Practice Manager – Education, Data^#3 Limited [Reading time: 2:36 mins] These days, it’s a fact of…

By David Wain, National Practice Manager – Education, Data^#3 Limited [Reading time: 3:19 mins] The gap between IT and the…

By Bruce Newton – Solution Specialist, Data^#3 [Reading time: 2:22 mins] EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION In my previous blog, I…

By Bruce Newton – Solution Specialist, Data^#3 [Reading time: 2:15 mins] In my most recent blog, I discussed…

By Bruce Newton – Solution Specialist, Data^#3 [Reading time: 2:22 mins] COLLABORATION TODAY Today, collaboration is far more complex…

By David Wain, National Practice Manager – Education, Data^#3 Limited [Reading time: 2:55 mins] Managing Health…

By Tash Macknish, National Manager – OD&HR, Data^#3 [Reading time: 4 mins] Like every business, our staff are key…

By Tash Macknish, National Manager – OD&HR, Data^#3 [Reading time: 4 mins] Technology initiatives have not always been the…

By Nerida Kavanagh, Productivity Specialist – Business Productivity Services, Data^#3 [Reading time: 3 mins] How to ensure a successful…

Edith Cowan University deploys next-generation Cisco network service Background Located in Western Australia, Edith Cowan University (ECU) provides tuition…

By Scott Gosling, National Practice Manager – Microsoft Solutions [Reading time: 2.40 mins] In…

By Scott Gosling, National Practice Manager – Microsoft Solutions One of the most consequential developments…

By David Wain, National Practice Manager – Education, Data^#3 Limited [Reading time: 2 mins] While universities have…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 Limited [Reading time: 2 mins] Desktop as a Service,…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 Limited [Reading time: 2.30 mins] Delivering technology-enabled mobility throughout an…

By David Wain, National Practice Manager – Education, Data^#3 [Reading time: 2.25 min] Private, State and Catholic…

Smooth sailing for Spirit of Tasmania Background Established in 1985 and wholly owned by the Tasmanian Government, TT-Line Company Pty…

A sustainable technology future for the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Background The Department of Agriculture and…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 Limited [Reading time: 2 mins] We all know IT can…

By Laurence Baynham, Chief Executive Officer, Data^#3 Security was the number one technology priority for Australian…

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre boosts productivity with virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) Background: Located within the dynamic Southbank entertainment precinct,…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 We have introduced you to…

Securing Remote Access for Financial Services Users Background: This Financial Services customer is focused on delivering high quality, cost effective…

By Jeffrey Cook, Solution Consultant, Data^#3 One of the most exciting features of the new Windows 10…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 In the world of IT Service Management…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 The challenge that I hear regularly when it…

By Richard Dornhart, National Practice Manager – Security, Data^#3 As we’ve discussed in previous posts,…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager – Mobility, Data^#3 Enterprise mobility has many facets to…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager – Mobility, Data^#3 Shadow IT. To the uninitiated, it…

Cisco Collaboration Solution Produces Flow-On Benefits For Murphy Pipe & Civil Background: Murphy Pipe & Civil…

Collaboration Solution Background: Qenos is the sole provider of polyurethanes in Australia and fall under the BlueStar…

Unsurprisingly, Cisco’s approach to Enterprise Mobility Management starts with the physical hardware that underpins your networking and security solution.

Magnetic Island. Did you just go on a mini-vacation in your head? Not so fast. To demonstrate how easy it…

Announced earlier this year, Microsoft’s Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) is the culmination of its efforts to extend the reach of…

Previous articles in this series have described enterprise mobility as a game-changing, organisation-wide capability for improved responsiveness, agility and competitive…

43yUlLGW-JI By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 Previous articles in this series have described the…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 Previous articles in this series have described enterprise…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 A 2013 IDC white paper[1]…

By David Barclay, National Practice Manager, Data^#3 Even within companies already making mobility a priority, mobility…

“Systems integration” and “systems integrator” used to be catch-all phrases for just about any IT service offered outside the corporate…

  By Graham Robinson, Group Practice Manager, Data^#3 Limited Take a second to realise how…

The shift of enterprise software to the cloud, increased mobility, the expanding range of devices on which users expect to…

Could Cloud be the Answer to Enterprise Mobility? Many trends have forced a paradigm shift on enterprise IT organisations: the…

End User Computing Strategy Sets Framework for Future Background: Owned by the Government of South Australia, SA…

Technology enhances quality of life for residents Background Southern Cross Care (Vic) is a respected not-for-profit aged care provider that…

Unified Communications Rollout Background: Piper Alderman is a full-service, commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.