Behind the Lens: ABTechnologies’ Partner of the Year Story Comes to Life
Recently, a professional film crew and the team from Microsoft joined us to capture the story behind our Microsoft Partner of the Year nomination, starting on-site with our client RWW Group, then at our Salisbury office to film with the ABTechnologies team. It’s the kind of moment that doesn’t happen often, and it gave our team a rare chance to […]
5 Myths About the December 2026 Privacy Reforms
On December 10th, 2026, the Australian Privacy Principles (APP) including organisation, business and government agencies overseen by Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will introduce a privacy reform building from the ‘privacy and other legislation amendment act 2024’. Most businesses assume the December reforms are simple: use AI, disclose it, done. The reality is more layered than that. Businesses are mandated to state in their […]
Beyond the Classroom: Building a Culture of Data Protection in Schools
Technology plays a central role in how schools operate today. From lesson planning and reporting to administration and communication, platforms such as Microsoft 365 support every aspect of learning and school management. As this digital footprint expands, so does the responsibility to protect it. The key question for school leaders is whether the right people, practices, and […]
What Schools Risk When Backups Are Not Tested
Many schools assume that having a backup system in place is enough to protect their data. But without regular testing, that safety net may not catch them when it matters most. A backup that has never been restored cannot be relied upon. Whether the issue is ransomware, accidental deletion, or a system failure, recovery depends […]
Cloud Backup for Schools: Simplifying Disaster Recovery
More schools are moving their systems and learning environments to the cloud. Platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are becoming core to daily operations across administration, teaching, and communication. While this transition has improved flexibility and collaboration, it has also introduced new challenges around data protection and recovery. In many cases, schools have not […]
Mixed Reality Journey with Coomera Anglican College and Microsoft HoloLens
Alliance Business Technologies helped Coomera Anglican College extend immersive learning into senior classrooms using Microsoft HoloLens. By integrating mixed reality with 3D design tools, students improved spatial awareness, collaboration, and real-world application skills, delivering meaningful, future-focused learning outcomes beyond traditional classroom technology.
How Barracuda built a robust barricade for school IT security
Challenge Coomera had a number of legacy-system security concerns prior to the adoption of Barracuda solutions, according to IT Services Manager Darryl Hall. Chief among these was falling victim to email-based threats such as phishing scams exposing user credentials and ransomware. “A data breach can cause long-term reputational damage, create doubt and loss of trust […]
Coomera Anglican College ‘Managed Services’ Partnership
What is Managed Services? Managed Services can be many things to different organisations. It is essentially the efficient management of a client’s IT environment provided by a third party. We tailor our Managed Services to meet the specific requirements of our clients. This can be as minimal as providing ad-hoc services to compliment their current […]