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  In 2025, Australian businesses are finding that the cloud, once hailed as a cost-saver, can quietly drain budgets through a problem known as cloud sprawl . This happens when organisations accumulate multiple cloud accounts, unused storage, duplicate applications, and forgotten subscriptions. The result? Skyrocketing bills, wasted resources, and increased security risks. Cloud sprawl often creeps in without notice. A marketing team signs up for a new SaaS tool, finance uses a separate analytics platform, and IT launches several test environments, but no one tracks usage or shuts down unused services. Over time, these scattered resources create complexity, weaken security, and drain financial resources. Why Australian SMEs are at risk Small and mid-sized businesses often lack dedicated teams to audit cloud usage. Without central oversight, cloud costs can grow unpredictably. This isn’t just a budget issue; unmanaged cloud assets increase vulnerability to data breaches and complian...

  Phishing scams today have become more convincing, more personalised, and much harder for businesses and employees to detect. In 2025, Australian SMEs are facing Phishing 2.0 , a new wave of cyber threats that blend artificial intelligence, deepfake voice technology, and data harvested from social media to trick even the most cautious employees. Unlike the clumsy “urgent bank email” scams of the past, these new attacks often come as well-crafted invoices, believable supplier requests, or even voice messages mimicking CEOs. The damage goes beyond stolen money; reputations are ruined, client trust evaporates, and regulatory fines can follow. Why SMEs are prime targets Many small and mid-sized businesses in Australia lack the advanced cybersecurity defences of larger corporations, making them attractive to cybercriminals. Staff are often overworked and multitasking, increasing the chance of falling for a convincing scam. How Managed IT Services Brisbane can help Partnering with a r...