Resources
Being an independent advisor means more than giving good advice when asked. It means being straight about the results. Setting a higher standard for how Microsoft licensing, cyber security, and procurement actually get managed in Australia. How we advise our own clients shapes every recommendation on this page. And sharing what we learn along the way has the potential to help every business making the same decisions, not just ours.
Notes from the team
Commentary on Microsoft licensing, cyber security, and procurement from the consultants who advise on it for a living.
Balancing Cybersecurity Costs and Reality: How HUB ICT Contained a Cyberattack
Learn how HUB ICT's hybrid cybersecurity model successfully contained a sophisticated cyberattack in minutes, proving that strong security doesn't have to break the budget.
Stop Overspending on Microsoft CSP: How to Save Up to 15% on Microsoft 365 Licensing
Discover how businesses are unknowingly overspending on Microsoft CSP licenses and learn proven strategies to optimize your licensing costs.
IT Budget Planning: A Practical Guide for Business Decision-Makers
Learn how to build a smarter IT budget that supports your business goals. This practical guide covers planning for hardware, software, cybersecurity, and future growth while helping you reduce unexpected technology costs.
Hardware Procurement in a Volatile Market: Why Flexibility Matters More Than Ever
Price movements, supply constraints and longer lead times mean the exact device you want isn't always available. Here's how to build flexibility into your hardware procurement strategy without lowering your standards.
Structured advice you can come back to
Evergreen breakdowns of the decisions that come up again and again: licensing models, hardware planning, and more.
New guides coming soon
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What's changed, and what it means for you
Microsoft licensing shifts fast. Here's what's actually worth paying attention to.
New licensing updates coming soon
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What's actually worth worrying about
Practical cyber security guidance, without the scare tactics.
New security insights coming soon
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Buying technology without overpaying for it
Practical guidance for getting better outcomes from vendors, hardware, and renewals.
New procurement advice coming soon
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