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National Technologies Group has been serving the Sydney area since 1994, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Tech wisdom direct from the NTG team.

When is it Time to Update Your IT?

Maybe five years ago you revamped your IT infrastructure and switched out your old Windows XP system for the newest and the latest hardware and software; but that was five years ago, it's now 2013 and you may be thinking about going through another round of upgrades. Here are 3 signs that your network is due in for an upgrade.

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6 Reasons Why You Wouldn’t Trust Your Backup

TrustUs400.jpgData loss is serious. We know it, you know it. If you lose a month's worth of data, you are in some serious trouble. That's why your backup is so crucial to your business. Not all backup solutions are created equal. You need to be skeptical of your backup if it doesn't give you a ironclad guarantee. Here are 6 key indicators to look for to determine if your backup solution doesn't take your data seriously.

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4 Printing Tips to Save on Ink Costs

InkCartridge400.jpgInk for printers is expensive. It almost feels like a scam when a retailer has sells a new inkjet printer for $30, and then it cost $50-70 to replace the ink cartridges. Even fancy laser printers can set you back a pretty penny when it comes time to buy new toner. Here are 4 printing tips that will help you to save on ink.

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There is a Reason It’s Called Work

Most companies use some kind of computer application, even if it's just a word processor. Some companies, however, utilize enterprise-level software solutions to integrate all the functions of their business. This dependence on technology often requires employees of an organization to use a computer to properly accomplish the tasks their superiors within that organization have set out for them.

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Is Blackberry Back?

Z10_black400.jpgFor most of the last decade the telecommunications company Research in Motion (RIM) led a worldwide smartphone charge with it's series of Blackberry devices. In the past two years, however, RIM's revenue stream has been cut in half and their staggering profits have turned into substantial losses. Can anything save this struggling company?

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