As more of our clients continue to choose technologies allowing them options to work from anywhere and from any device, our skills and expertise are continuing to grow.

Today, many of our clients already use Citrix or Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Services and our team are experienced in optimising these environments to improve productivity, stability and workplace flexibility.

We hope you and your family had a fantastic Christmas and New year break. With many people returning to work this week, we’re back at here at Directions for another amazing year!

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your business throughout 2012.

2012 was a big year for Directions.

2012 has been a great year for us at Directions with growth of our team and our service offerings. We’re committed to continuing to grow as it helps us to continue to provide you with great service.

We firmly believe that we believe that referrals are the greatest form of flattery.

Top 5 Criteria to Consider
The world is abuzz over cloud computing - using virtual servers available on demand over the Internet. But the truth is not every small business needs to operate "in the cloud." Before you make the move, consider these five criteria,

How Fast Is Your Business Growing?

Investments in hardware and software typically follow a stair-step pattern.

If you’re like most businesses, you’d be lost if one of your servers failed.  In nearly every business today, servers are absolutely fundamental to communications, finance and storing business information.  In fact, most businesses are so dependent on their server that if it broke down, so too would the business.

Have you ever wondered about that strange barcode that seems to be popping up everywhere these days? Whether you’re online, flicking through a magazine, getting your junk mail fix, or checking out a billboard, it seems there is no escaping them. Called ‘Quick Response Codes’ (‘QR Codes’ for short), they are actually a type of two dimensional bar code that provides a gateway to a wealth of information.

With iPad ownership growing, it’s important to get the facts about protecting your information and ensuring that you have an enjoyable user experience. The features that attract users to the iPad such as portability, a simple user interface and super-fast access to information can sadly make it a considerable security risk, with theft or loss being at the top of the list.

… to claim your prize, simply reply with your bank account details and credit card number to verify your identity. You will then receive your prize within 3 working days. Package includes: identity theft, large sums of money being charged to your credit card or withdrawn from your savings account and no knowledge of any fraudulent activity until you’re standing at a Coles checkout with your financial life in ruins.

Hands up who uses Microsoft Outlook in their day-to-day working life? Ever wonder what all those fancy menu buttons do? Well, by the time you’ve finished with this article, there’s no reason why you can’t all move to the top of the class and claim a gold star.

With the summer storm season well underway, it’s important to get the facts and be prepared for the electrical dangers and challenges that small businesses can face. Although power problems can occur throughout the year, the severe weather of the Australian storm season presents the greatest danger by increasing the incidence of electrical hazards that damage computers, destroy data, diminish productivity and (depending on the severity of the situation) can cause significant financial hardship.