In a world where AI is everywhere, you don’t need a report from McKinsey to tell you that gen AI has really hit the mainstream big time, driving a huge uptick in investment in the technology.

Back in the day, there was no question about employees using anything other than company-issued mobile devices and computers to get work done and everything was managed expertly by the IT team. You just didn’t bring or use your own laptop or mobile device in the office.

During the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft Teams emerged as the poster child for a modern communications and collaboration platform for businesses in Australia and across the globe. As the global workforce transitioned from in-person to hybrid and remote work models post pandemic, supporting employees with a singular application that provides access to global voice services and collaboration tools has become a business priority.

Let’s face it, the days of running a business with outdated communication tools are over. Today, many organizations are taking stock of their communications infrastructure to determine what they will need to support a hybrid working model and remain competitive. Although a migration to cloud-based options could be the eventual goal, getting there may not require an immediate and abrupt shift. Staying agile and competitive on the road to the cloud can be achieved by ensuring existing technology is current.

In our 4G and 5G world, 3G can sound terribly old school, meaning you may not have paid much attention its imminent shutdown. Telstra has been warning the market for five long years that this day is coming. Make no mistake, the 3G network will disappear. Telstra has extended the closure of their 3G network by two months, now scheduled to cease on 31 August 2024.