Microsoft Copilot is one of the biggest shifts in office work since the introduction of the internet. It promises to summarise our meetings, draft our emails and clear our inboxes. But for most businesses, Copilot arrives as a shiny new toy. It’s easy to buy the licenses, but much harder to manage the usage. If…
At SX Connections, we believe that technology should be the engine that drives your business forward, not the anchor holding it back. However, for many business owners, IT has become synonymous with complexity, hidden fees and a headache-inducing amount of jargon. When your IT support feels like a distraction rather than a solution, it’s time…
How to save money on your energy bills with IT With the cost of energy crisis bills at the front of mind for many business owners out there, it can be a really valuable exercise to look at places where costs could be reduced. One that’s staring you right in the face, literally, is the…
Not so long ago, purely reactive IT support was popular – report a problem, fix the problem. However, this method isn’t suitable for many businesses where any downtime can cause major issues. Thankfully, in more recent years, the dynamic has shifted to a more proactive approach. Proactive IT support means having a partner working in…
We’re very happy to let you know that all our hosting is now officially green, powered 100% by renewable energy. This means that all of our hosted websites are now powered exclusively by wind and solar power. Why is it important? The internet costs a lot to power: around 400 terawatt hours a year.…
For any business, finding the time to keep on top of your data and reduce the risks of it being lost to damage or negligence is a constant concern. The loss of data is however, not a new problem for businesses. Today’s world may have a very specific view on what data really is but…
The days of PCs being virus-ridden boxes are long gone, however that doesn’t mean there aren’t lots of terrible people out there creating malicious programs with the intent to steal something or just create havoc. Many PC & laptop makers will preload antivirus software and try to coerce you into signing up for it because…
Business phone systems no longer just serve as a tool for making and receiving calls. The best unified communications systems allow employees to communicate by phone, video, and text, which gives businesses the flexibility to connect in any way they prefer. This is especially important in a world where almost everyone is now allowed to…
Welcome to our new website and our new name – SX Connections! Southern Cross IT has steadily evolved over the years; with the introduction of Steve and the current challenges encountered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the business has gradually transformed to meet the constantly changing world of tech and clients needs. The new identity had…
Like many of you out there, Southern Cross IT are busy working from home. And perhaps like many of you out there, your WFH setup might not be quite as good as it should be! A few hours in and you may find that your neck aches, your back aches and well, everything aches! It’s…
The last couple of months have certainly presented a few challenges, especially to those who rely on face-to-face contact with clients to run their business. Fortunately, we were able to offer one of our clients some guidance and support so that she could run her Massage Therapy business remotely & virtually where possible. We’ve also…
SET UP GMAIL’S UNDO SEND FEATURE Gmail introduced this feature way back year 2015, but not many know about it. It allows users to withdraw or stop the email from being sent to its recipient, so if you often send an email accidentally that should be a draft, this one is for you. It is…