AST Technologies

Super proud and incredibly excited to be attending the 2025 National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) National Excellence Awards in Brisbane tomorrow, as a finalist! It's an honour to be representing not only our Illawarra region but State of NSW. Being recognised for the exceptional work our team at @ASTTechnologies have done in the Voice/Data Communications & Audio Visual category is a fantastic achievement. Well done team! 🤲 💪 We look forward to joining NECA and our industry peers to celebrate the remarkable projects, people, and innovation shaping our industry. 👏 We also wish all the other nominees the very best of luck. #asttechnologies #neca #excellence #teamwork #illawarrabusiness #technologysolutionspartner

Secure & Effective AI Use: A Practical Guide for Australian Businesses Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming a core component of modern business operations. Yet, without the right governance and oversight, AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft 365 Copilot can introduce compliance, security and operational risks that many organisations are unprepared for. Our latest article, “Secure & Effective AI Use – Our Practical Guide,” outlines a structured approach to adopting AI safely and responsibly within your business. It highlights the key considerations business leaders should prioritise, including governance frameworks, human oversight, data handling requirements and vendor selection. In this guide, we cover: • How to establish a clear and practical AI usage policy • The role of human review and accountability • What to look for in secure, enterprise-grade AI platforms • How to build awareness and responsibility across your team AI has enormous potential to improve efficiency and decision-making, but only when implemented with the right strategy. This guide is designed to help businesses unlock the benefits of AI while maintaining strong security and compliance. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gqrcc7dv #ArtificialIntelligence #AIStrategy #CyberSecurity #Compliance #BusinessLeadership #ASTTechnologies #Innovation

🚀 AST Technologies is Growing — Join Us in Supporting Local Businesses! We’re looking for an energetic, committed Level 1/2 Support Technician who genuinely enjoys helping people and making their day easier. At AST, supporting our clients is at the heart of everything we do, and this role plays a critical part. In this position, you’ll work directly with our clients both onsite and remotely, resolving issues, managing tickets through our PSA/RMM tools, configuring and deploying IT equipment, and helping deliver projects that make a real difference to their operations. You’ll work closely with our technical and service delivery team to ensure every client gets fast, friendly and reliable support. We offer ongoing professional development, mentoring, ideas days, incentives and a supportive environment where you can grow your skills while helping our clients achieve their goals. If you have solid IT support experience, strong troubleshooting skills and great communication, and you love making technology easier for people, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Apply now on Seek https://lnkd.in/gK-2VFh5 #Hiring #ITSupport #ClientSupport #WollongongJobs #ASTTechnologies

AI Demystified: What Every SMB Should Know in 2025 Artificial Intelligence has moved from buzzword to business tool, but sifting out the useful from the over-hyped is still a challenge. In our latest article, we explore: • The major AI categories–from chatbots and content creation to video-editing and productivity. • Why 2025 is different: multimodal AI, context understanding, generative tools. • A practical five-step approach for SMBs to adopt AI without chaos. • The key risks, integration, accuracy, security, adoption, and how to navigate them. At AST Technologies we help local businesses across the Illawarra, Southern Highlands and South Coast adopt technology that works. 🔗 Dive in: https://lnkd.in/ggd9Yk9E #ArtificialIntelligence #SMBTech #ASTTechnologies #BusinessInnovation #ManagedIT #DigitalTransformation

Your Business Logins: The First Line of Defence Against Cyber Threats 🔐 For many Australian businesses, the weakest link in cybersecurity isn’t a server or a firewall, it’s a password. According to Mastercard’s Cybersecurity Insights, almost half of small businesses have experienced a cyberattack, and credential theft remains one of the most common entry points. A single compromised login can expose sensitive data, systems, and client information within minutes. In our latest article, we share advanced, practical strategies every business should adopt, from implementing Multi-Factor Authentication and password managers to enforcing least-privilege access and ongoing user awareness training. These steps not only reduce risk but also help build a culture of cybersecurity that protects your people and your reputation. At AST Technologies, we work with businesses across the Illawarra, Southern Highlands and South Coast to strengthen their defences with layered, proactive security solutions. 🔗 Read our latest advisory: https://lnkd.in/gYTHNMVc #CyberSecurity #BusinessSecurity #ASTTechnologies #DataProtection #TechCare #IllawarraBusiness #LoginSecurity #SmallBusinessIT #ManagedIT

Maybe it’s time for a better fit? Managing different providers for IT, phones, internet, and security can feel like trying to solve a puzzle that never quite fits. At AST Technologies, we bring it all together. One trusted local partner who manages every piece, so your technology works seamlessly and your team can focus on what really matters. You’ll have a dedicated account manager, friendly local support, and a team that takes the time to understand your business, not just your systems. Simplify your technology. Strengthen your business. 👉 Let’s connect → https://lnkd.in/gwcFj_QS #Illawarra #southernhighlands #shoalhaven #wollongong #msp #businessillawarra

🍕 Pizza-fuelled productivity! 🍕 A big thank you to the Kaseya + Datto Global Partner Program for shouting the AST Technologies team lunch today as part of the Kaseya Pizza Program! The extra fuel is always appreciated! Thanks for backing the AST crew who keep Illawarra businesses connected and protected. Thanks again to Paul Barge and Shaun Witherden for the treat. The team loved it! Nap time now? #Kaseya #Datto #ASTTechnologies #ManagedIT #MSP #TeamLunch #PizzaDay

We've looked at how the technology experience of your employees is a hidden driver of workplace satisfaction and ultimately retention. When systems are slow, tools are disconnected, and support is hard to reach, morale slips. On the flip side, when your tech stack is intuitive, reliable, supports hybrid/flexible work, and genuinely helps teams collaborate and switch off after hours—you build an environment where people want to stay and thrive. Key actions we highlight include: - Make reliability and usability non-negotiable.  - Personalise the employee experience (hello AI!).  - Integrate communication and collaboration tools so they work together, not against you.  - Support flexibility and enable real work-life balance. For any business that cares about culture, productivity and retention, this is a conversation worth having. 🔗 Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gnWuRc7s #ITStrategy #EmployeeEngagement #Retention #HybridWork #ASTTechnologies #Illawarrabusiness

Great read! It reminds me that even the best sports car won’t perform on a road full of potholes — the same goes for your network. Strong, secure, and resilient infrastructure makes all the difference.