The latest news and updates from the Southern Computer Co. team.

– Warning – Microsoft Will Not Continue Supporting Windows 7! Microsoft only supports each version of Windows for so long. For example, Microsoft is currently only supporting Windows 7 until January 2020. What does this mean? What does this mean if you are using Windows 7?  In January 2020 Microsoft will stop issuing security updates for Windows 7 operating system, even if substantial security holes are discovered. Windows 7 will become an even more attractive target for malware developers. Manufacturers will eventually discontinue backwards compatibility Continue Reading

Does your business need help with Cloud Managed IT?! At Southern Computer Co. we are an Authorised Cisco Meraki Partner. Cisco Meraki, the industry leader in cloud-managed IT, creates the simplest, most powerful solutions helping everyone from small businesses to global enterprises save time and money. Contact us for more information @ info@southerncomputerco.com.au

Sumit has joined the SCC team and brought with him a vast range of expertise and skills. Sumit is a Cisco Certified Network Professional and has 12+ Years of extensive experience in Network Designing, Troubleshooting & Implementation with WAN/LAN/WLAN/Load-balancers (F5 – LTM/GTM, Citrix Load-balancers – MPX/VPX/SDX), Wan Optimizers, Network Security, Network Voice & Network Management tools. He has worked extensively on different technologies with a mix and match of communication media and products such as Switches, Routers, Load-Balancer/proxy Appliances, IPAM and Network Management Continue Reading

We are honoured to introduce the newest member of our team, Sumit.  Sumit has over 12+ years of extensive experience in Network Designing, Troubleshooting & Implementation with WAN/LAN/WLAN/Load-balancers (F5 – LTM/GTM, Citrix Load-balancers – MPX/VPX/SDX), Wan Optimizers, Network Security, Network Voice & Network Management tools. Sumit has worked extensively on different technologies with a mix and match of communication media and products. He has vast experience of managing, Designing and implementing core network technologies for Global clients, along with the experience Continue Reading

Big thanks to Advanced Modular Raillings for choosing our Southern Computer Co.Team for their new NBN Australia ready Phone Systems.

Our SCC Team recently ventured to Narrabri to our clients at the Narrabri RSL Club. We installed an NBN ready phone system to get their club ready to switch over with no hassles or down time. When your business needs to switch over (and it is when not if) our expert team can execute an effortless transition that will save you time and money. Warning: Do not buy into contracts! Some major phone providers may entice you to enter into Continue Reading

Need a New Website, Logo or Brand Refresh? Our in-house Certified Graphic Designer Bridie Young is now designing for clients. Bridie has been working closely with Jeff and Sue Proud at Spitfire Trailers ACT and South Coast, building a social media presence, a refreshed brand and a new website. If your business needs a new website, logo or social media consultation, contact us on (02) 4474 2477 or find us on Facebook @southerncomputerco

Our Southern Computer Co team recently delivered by providing emergency networking gear for a Tes Australia contractor. This type of last minute tech work is so rewarding, when a client needs IT support or products and our expert team are able to help. If you have a tech problem you would like fixed by our quality expert team, give us a call or find us on Facebook @southerncomputerco  

Congratulations to Trish Pye from The Tec Exec for winning our EOFY Giveaway! 

What is Typosquatting?!  TypoSquatting, or ‘URL Hijacking’ is considered a form of cybersquatting, where popular websites are intentionally misspelled in order to garner large amounts of traffic. Hackers register these misspelled sites and users are then tricked into visiting them accidentally. The typo squatter’s URL is likely to be one of 5 kinds:  A common misspelling e.g.: googgle A misspelling such as a typo eg: googel A differently phrased domain name eg: googleau A different domain level e.g.: google.org An incorrect .com Continue Reading