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Analysis and opinion on the technology shifts reshaping Australian business.

From the team running IT, cybersecurity, and AI for 100+ Australian organisations.

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Greg Markowski
Jun 4, 2026 / Cybersecurity & Compliance

Privacy Act changes 2026: 12 things Australian SMBs must do

Most AU SMBs we work with want a checklist they can actually run against, not another summary of what changed…
Greg Markowski
May 21, 2026 / Cybersecurity & Compliance

Privacy Act 2026 enforcement: what the penalties mean for your business

Privacy Act 2026 enforcement is live. Here is what the OAIC is actually looking at, the new penalties, and what AU SMBs need to do now.
Greg Markowski
May 19, 2026 / Epic IT News

Which Australian MSPs Lead on AI Governance in 2026?

Most Australian businesses are already using AI. Few are governing it. Six criteria that define genuine AI expertise in an Australian MSP, and how the market shapes up against...
Moe Chizari
Apr 23, 2026 / Epic IT News

Microsoft’s $18 Billion Australian AI Investment: Why It Doesn’t Change Our Advice

Satya Nadella announced A$25 billion for Australia’s AI infrastructure today in Sydney. Here is why our advice to clients has not changed, and the three questions Perth...
Moe Chizari
Apr 13, 2026 / Cybersecurity & Compliance

Does the new Privacy Act apply to your small business?

Australia’s Privacy Act is changing, but the $3 million small business exemption has not been repealed yet. What has actually passed into law, what is coming in 2026, and...
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Zheng Kon
Mar 23, 2026 / Epic IT News

What medical practices in Perth need from their IT support provider

Medical practices have IT needs that most providers get wrong. From clinical software expertise to Privacy Act compliance, here is what Perth practices should expect from their IT...
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Zheng Kon
Mar 23, 2026 / Epic IT News

How AI is changing IT support (and what to ask your provider about it)

Every MSP claims to use AI in 2026. Most just bolted a chatbot onto their ticketing system. Here is what AI-powered IT support actually looks like, how it benefits your business,...
Greg Markowski
Mar 20, 2026 / Epic IT News

IT companies in Perth: 7 mistakes businesses keep making

There are over 100 IT companies in Perth. Directory sites list them all but none of that helps you choose. Here are the seven mistakes we see businesses make again and again when...
Moe Chizari
Mar 16, 2026 / Epic IT News

Why your business needs more than Copilot

Copilot only sees Microsoft 365. Your CRM, accounting system, and industry apps are invisible to it. Here is why Australian businesses need managed AI with proper governance, not...
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Zheng Kon
Mar 9, 2026 / Epic IT News

Meet Zheng Kon — Chief Operating Officer of Epic IT

Meet Zheng Kon, COO of Epic IT. From business development to account management to running all operations, Zheng has built his career around understanding what businesses need...
Greg Markowski
Mar 3, 2026 / Epic IT News

How to choose the right IT support company in Perth (2026 guide)

Over 100 IT support companies operate in Perth. This guide gives you a framework for evaluating any MSP — what to look for, what to avoid, and how to compare providers in 2026.
Moe Chizari
Feb 22, 2026 / Epic IT News

Governance Is Not a Department — It Is How You Run a Business

Most Australian small businesses treat cybersecurity and AI as technical problems. They are governance problems. Here is why that distinction matters — and what to do about it.