Plain-English IT advice for New Zealand businesses from GTB IT Solutions, Kāpiti.https://gtb.co.nz/en-nzhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/why-are-computer-prices-rising-in-2026-and-should-you-wait-to-buy/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/why-are-computer-prices-rising-in-2026-and-should-you-wait-to-buy/RAM and SSD prices are driving up computer costs in 2026. Here's why, whether it will ease, and what NZ businesses should do.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - AIhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/phishing-staff-training-new-zealand/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/phishing-staff-training-new-zealand/Phishing attacks now target your staff directly — and AI makes them nearly impossible to spot. Here’s how NZ businesses can train their people to stay safe.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - AIhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/ai-for-business-new-zealand/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/ai-for-business-new-zealand/A plain-English guide to AI in your business — from tools built into apps you already use, to assistants like ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot, to agentic AI.…Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - AIhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/kaewa-tours-stays-focused-on-clients-with-reliable-it-support-from-gtb-it-solutions/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/kaewa-tours-stays-focused-on-clients-with-reliable-it-support-from-gtb-it-solutions/Tom Collier is the Chief Memory Creator and owner of Kaewa Tours, welcoming visitors from overseas with personalised tours of the very best of Kāpiti…Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTCase studyServices - Managed IThttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/the-importance-of-backing-up-your-microsoft-365-data/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/the-importance-of-backing-up-your-microsoft-365-data/Microsoft 365 keeps its platform running, not your data. Learn why NZ businesses need their own Microsoft 365 backup, and what to back up.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - CybersecurityServices - Microsoft 365https://gtb.co.nz/resources/safely-setting-up-microsoft-copilot-a-guide-for-kiwi-smes/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/safely-setting-up-microsoft-copilot-a-guide-for-kiwi-smes/Thinking about Microsoft 365 Copilot for your small or medium business?Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - AIhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/nz-business-owners-tech-planning-checklist-for-2026/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/nz-business-owners-tech-planning-checklist-for-2026/This guide focuses on the practical things that will affect productivity, risk, security, and cost over the next 12–18 months, for busy professional…Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTArticleClients - FranchiseClients - LegalClients - MedicalClients - Multi-siteServices - Cybersecurityhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/royal-wellington-golf-club-ceo-appreciates-practical-help-and-strategic-input-from-gtb/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/royal-wellington-golf-club-ceo-appreciates-practical-help-and-strategic-input-from-gtb/Royal Wellington Golf Course was established over 100 years ago and is now a sophisticated operation encompassing 18-hole championship golf course, 9-hole…Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTCase studyClients - Multi-sitehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/byod-security-keep-your-nz-business-safe/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/byod-security-keep-your-nz-business-safe/Staff working from home? 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See how a password manager protects your business and makes strong passwords easy.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - Cybersecurityhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/team-medical-gets-more-bang-for-the-buck/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/team-medical-gets-more-bang-for-the-buck/Practice Manager Neville from Team Medical shares how GTB helps his large medical centre stay focused on care — not IT headaches.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTCase studyClients - Medicalhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/ai-is-here-top-tips-to-get-more-out-of-chatgpt-for-your-organisation/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/ai-is-here-top-tips-to-get-more-out-of-chatgpt-for-your-organisation/Ask for what you really want. Get answers you can use. Like a powered exo-skeleton for your brain.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - AIhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/chatgpt-10tips/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/chatgpt-10tips/ChatGPT is an AI-powered assistant that can help with writing, planning, analysis, communication, and more. You need to be aware if using the free version…Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTVideoServices - AIhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/why-security-awareness-training-matters-for-your-business/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/why-security-awareness-training-matters-for-your-business/Most cyber attacks now target people, not technology. Learn how security awareness training helps your staff spot phishing and scams.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - Cybersecurityhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/case-study-jade-property-management-thriving-with-tech-support-from-gtb-it-solutions/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/case-study-jade-property-management-thriving-with-tech-support-from-gtb-it-solutions/Cindy and her team at Jade Property Management look after many properties and run an efficient, effective, customer-focused business. 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Learn what they are, why they matter and how to get them set up.Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - Cybersecurityhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/basic-it-security-and-support-recommendations/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/basic-it-security-and-support-recommendations/GTB's prudent minimum IT security and support recommendations for New Zealand small businesses, and why the basics make you a harder target.Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - CybersecurityServices - Managed IThttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/key-technology-trends-for-kiwi-small-businesses-in-2024/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/key-technology-trends-for-kiwi-small-businesses-in-2024/The key technology trends for Kiwi small businesses in 2024, from AI tools to security, and how to get ahead without falling behind.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/what-aspects-of-your-business-processes-would-you-like-revolutionised-1/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/what-aspects-of-your-business-processes-would-you-like-revolutionised-1/Insights from the IT Alliance Conference 2023 in Rotorua on how new technology could change the way NZ small businesses work.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/mark-ternent-laureate-of-the-kapiti-business-hall-of-fame-2023/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/mark-ternent-laureate-of-the-kapiti-business-hall-of-fame-2023/GTB's Mark Ternent MNZM was named a laureate of the Kāpiti Business Hall of Fame 2023, after 22 years in the navy and 22 in business.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/transitioning-back-to-self-employment-a-barrister-s-journey-with-gtb-it-solutions/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/transitioning-back-to-self-employment-a-barrister-s-journey-with-gtb-it-solutions/- Steph decided to move out on her own as a Barrister. She had previously been a partner in a busy law firm. - Steph wanted IT to run her new small business…Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTCase studyClients - Legalhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/copilot-uses-for-new-zealand-businesses/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/copilot-uses-for-new-zealand-businesses/A quick overview of how Microsoft Copilot could help New Zealand businesses work faster in Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/seven-ways-a-voip-phone-system-can-add-value-to-your-business/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/seven-ways-a-voip-phone-system-can-add-value-to-your-business/Seven ways a VoIP phone system can add value to your business, from working anywhere to clearer calls, as NZ copper phone lines are retired.Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/need-to-know-series-windows-shift-s-shortcut/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/need-to-know-series-windows-shift-s-shortcut/One of our Dr clients was pleased to learn about this effortless yet valuable shortcut. The Windows key + S allows you to take a screen clip, which you can…Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTVideoProductivity Tipshttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/why-are-we-called-gtb-or-the-gtb-story-in-less-than-2-minutes/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/why-are-we-called-gtb-or-the-gtb-story-in-less-than-2-minutes/Ryan from Voyager interviews Mark, a director of the IT solutions company GTB. Mark shares the story of how GTB was founded.Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTVideohttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/strengthen-your-small-business-security-with-powerful-passwords/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/strengthen-your-small-business-security-with-powerful-passwords/Strong passwords protect your customers' trust and your business data. Practical tips for NZ small businesses to create and manage them.Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - Cybersecurityhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/driving-digital-transformation-how-delaney-mitsubishi-scaled-up-with-the-help-of-an-it-partner/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/driving-digital-transformation-how-delaney-mitsubishi-scaled-up-with-the-help-of-an-it-partner/- Delaney Mitsubishi, owned by Rachel and Brent, is the Mitsubishi dealer and authorised service centre for Kāpiti, located on Te Roto Drive. - In 2021 they…Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTCase studyClients - Expandinghttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/get-pass-the-secure-password-generator/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/get-pass-the-secure-password-generator/Get Pass is GTB's free tool for creating strong random passwords and sharing them securely, instead of sending passwords by email.Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/how-microsoft-teams-premium-can-help-kiwi-businesses/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/how-microsoft-teams-premium-can-help-kiwi-businesses/What Microsoft Teams Premium adds to Teams, including smarter meetings, extra meeting protection and virtual appointments, for NZ businesses.Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/what-small-kiwi-businesses-need-to-know-about-chat-gpt/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/what-small-kiwi-businesses-need-to-know-about-chat-gpt/What Kiwi small business owners and managers need to know about ChatGPT: what it is, what it can do and where to be careful.Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/internet-outage-how-to-prepare/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/internet-outage-how-to-prepare/What would an internet outage cost your business? How to prepare a backup connection and a plan before you lose the internet.Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/need-to-know-series-4-ways-to-reduce-eye-strain/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/need-to-know-series-4-ways-to-reduce-eye-strain/Eye strain can be a problem for computer users these days. In this short video, Mark shares 4 things you can easily do to help safeguard your eye health.Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTVideoProductivity Tipshttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/business-continuity-plan-what-why-and-how/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/business-continuity-plan-what-why-and-how/What a Business Continuity Plan is, why every NZ business needs one, and how to write or review yours before the next emergency.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - CybersecurityServices - Disaster Recoveryhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/promotional-world-boosts-efficiency-and-cuts-costs-with-gtb-s-cloud-based-business-phones/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/promotional-world-boosts-efficiency-and-cuts-costs-with-gtb-s-cloud-based-business-phones/Promotional World operates in New Zealand and Australia, providing a huge range of branded promotional materials.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTCase studyServices - Phone Systemshttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/2023-key-trends-for-technology/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/2023-key-trends-for-technology/The key technology trends for 2023 that NZ small and medium businesses should know about, including automation, AI and security.Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/is-it-going-green/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/is-it-going-green/IT uses huge amounts of energy and resources. Here are some of the innovations helping technology, and your business, become greener.Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/beware-the-christmas-scam/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/beware-the-christmas-scam/Christmas is prime time for online shopping scams. Learn the warning signs of fake stores and deals, and how to protect yourself.Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/keeping-it-simple-teams-and-channels/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/keeping-it-simple-teams-and-channels/A plain-English guide to Microsoft Teams and Channels: what they are, how to set them up, and how to stop them getting messy.Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - Microsoft 365https://gtb.co.nz/resources/key-it-trends-2022/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/key-it-trends-2022/Key IT trends seen across New Zealand small and medium businesses in 2022, collated with the IT Alliance group of NZ IT companies.Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/how-does-your-it-sound/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/how-does-your-it-sound/Congratulations to TBI Health, the winner of the Consumer Services award sponsored and presented by GTB on 29 September 2022 at the annual Electra Kapiti…Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTVideoServices - Managed IThttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/medical-centre-it-stress-reduced/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/medical-centre-it-stress-reduced/Raumati Road Surgery is a well-established part of the Kāpiti community, providing GP and related services:Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTCase studyClients - Medicalhttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/data-breaches-and-what-you-can-do/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/data-breaches-and-what-you-can-do/Data breaches are hitting businesses of every size in New Zealand. What the latest incidents show and practical steps to reduce your risk.Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/all-about-the-cloud/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/all-about-the-cloud/What 'the Cloud' really is, explained in plain English, plus the main types of cloud services and what they mean for your business.Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/cyber-security-policy-what-you-need-to-know/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/cyber-security-policy-what-you-need-to-know/Why every business needs a cyber security policy, what it should cover, and how to keep it up to date as your business changes.Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/why-you-need-to-back-up-your-microsoft-365-data/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/why-you-need-to-back-up-your-microsoft-365-data/Microsoft does not fully back up your Microsoft 365 data. Learn what you're responsible for and how to protect your email and files.Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTArticlehttps://gtb.co.nz/resources/websites-the-costs-of-owning-a-website/https://gtb.co.nz/resources/websites-the-costs-of-owning-a-website/The hidden costs of owning a website, from hosting and security updates to fresh content, so you can budget for it properly.Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTArticleServices - Websites