Netway Networks

Netway Networks Providing 24/7, reliable IT support and cyber security services to businesses across Australia.

We are a team of skilled and experienced IT professionals providing 24/7 IT support and cyber security services to businesses across Australia. We look after all your computer and technology needs so you can concentrate on running the business and growing your revenues.

– Unlimited local Aussie support
– Proactive 24/7 IT security monitoring
– Experienced and reliable team
– Certified technicians
– Multi-location coverage

Reach out to us to learn more.

With Essential Eight being retired and replaced over the next couple of years, it is a question that has come up a bit l...
13/08/2026

With Essential Eight being retired and replaced over the next couple of years, it is a question that has come up a bit lately: is there something else we should be looking at instead?

One name that has popped up is SMB1001, a tiered cyber security standard built specifically for SMBs. Our take: it is less about picking one over the other and more about what problem you are trying to solve.

The big thing SMB1001 has going for it is a real certificate at the end that you can submit to an insurer, a client or a tender panel. Essential Eight was never really built to give you that.

We break down what SMB1001 actually is, how it compares to Essential Eight and what certification costs in practice.

Worth a read if any of this sounds familiar 👇

SMB1001 vs Essential Eight: what is the difference, what it costs and whether your business needs it - a guide for Australian SMEs.

Most IT problems don't happen at a convenient time. They happen on Friday afternoons. Before a big weekend. When you can...
02/08/2026

Most IT problems don't happen at a convenient time. They happen on Friday afternoons. Before a big weekend. When you can least afford to be offline.

The businesses we worry about are the ones who won't know how their IT provider responds in that moment until it actually happens.

The Dental Project's server went down on a Friday afternoon. By next morning they were trading. Here's the story of how we helped them get back up and running quickly

We are pretty proud of this one, have a read of how we did it - https://www.netway.com.au/case-studies/the-dental-project

When The Dental Project's server crashed on a Friday afternoon, Netway worked through the weekend to restore their systems. See how it was done.

Over the next two years, The Essential Eight will be phased out and replaced with a new set of guidance called the Essen...
10/07/2026

Over the next two years, The Essential Eight will be phased out and replaced with a new set of guidance called the Essentials series.

Before anyone panics, nothing changes today and the work you have already put in isn't wasted. This is more of a sensible update than a scrap-and-start-again situation. The Essential Eight was built for an on-prem IT world and not many businesses run that way anymore.

Our GM Andrew Wilson pulled together what is actually changing, why the Australian Signals Directorate is making the move and what we are telling our own clients to do in the meantime.

Worth a read if E8 has been on your radar.👇

The Essential 8 is being retired over the next 2 years. Learn the timeline and what it means for your existing cyber security investments.

Should we bring our IT in-house or keep it outsourced?It is a question worth more than a one-line answer and that is why...
14/06/2026

Should we bring our IT in-house or keep it outsourced?

It is a question worth more than a one-line answer and that is why we thought we would get our team mate Daniel Sparkman to share a bit more our next video here.

He unpacks 3 things every business leader should think through:
1) The skills you genuinely need on hand.
2) Whether you will have coverage when it matters most.
3) Your appetite for keeping up with constant change.

Both approaches have their merits and often, it is a bit of both. How do you balance this? Watch the video here to learn more👉 https://www.netway.com.au/resources/it-essentials-series/should-i-take-my-it-in-house

In-house IT or outsourced? It is one of the most common questions business owners face and there is no single right answer. In this video, our team mate Daniel breaks down the three key considerations that should help shape your decision.

For Koya Aboriginal Corporation, choosing an IT partner wasn't just about technical capability. 🔴⚫🟡 As a 100% Aboriginal...
09/06/2026

For Koya Aboriginal Corporation, choosing an IT partner wasn't just about technical capability. 🔴⚫🟡

As a 100% Aboriginal owned and led not-for-profit supporting vulnerable young people across Perth, they needed a provider who understood and respected their mission and not just their infrastructure.

This alignment shaped everything that we did with them. We took a budget-conscious approach from day one, uncovering over $2,500 in annual savings through unused licences. We secured their systems and sensitive community data. We also managed an office move at short notice.

And when older hardware was due for retirement, our team wiped every device and donated them to people in need. We could have just disposed of them but that is not how we think. We are genuinely proud our team went the extra mile to make sure that equipment found a better home.

This is the kind of partnership where doing the right thing technically and doing the right thing as a business are the same thing.

Have a read of Koya's story 👉 https://www.netway.com.au/case-studies/koya-aboriginal-corporation

 Koya Aboriginal Corporation is a 100% Aboriginal owned and led not-for-profit organisation focused on engaging, developing, nurturing and supporting Aboriginal and vulnerable children and young people across Perth's Northeast and Southwest metro areas.

Choosing between a cloud vs. on-prem server set up for your business shouldn't be a complicated decision. But somewhere ...
02/06/2026

Choosing between a cloud vs. on-prem server set up for your business shouldn't be a complicated decision.

But somewhere between the vendor pitches and the quotes that arrive before anyone asked the right questions, it becomes one.

So our teammate Cameron did the analysis and put together this list of 6 questions we wish more businesses would ask before they committed to anything.

Very much worth a read if it is a conversation you are having at the moment! 👇

Cloud or on-prem servers? Cut through the noise with a no-jargon breakdown of costs, trade-offs and the six questions businesses should ask first.

If you have been operating under the $3M turnover exemption for the Australian Privacy Act, your compliance requirements...
14/05/2026

If you have been operating under the $3M turnover exemption for the Australian Privacy Act, your compliance requirements are about to change.

New reforms mean that businesses, regardless of their annual revenue, will soon be required to meet federal privacy standards. This isn't just about data storage but a fundamental change in how professional services must handle client information, especially as we integrate more AI and automated tools into our workflows.

Who does this affect? The net is widening to include specific sectors, including:
👉 Accountants, Tax, and BAS Agents
👉 Lawyers and Conveyancers
👉 Real Estate Professionals
👉 Dealers in high-value goods (such as Jewellers)
👉 Related Professional Services

Ignoring these changes could mean significant legal and reputational risks.

We have put together a full breakdown of what these changes mean for your industry and the practical IT steps you should take now to stay ahead of the 1 July deadline.

Read the breakdown here 👇

Australian privacy laws are changing with new rules for AI data usage and the removal of the small business exemption. Learn how to stay compliant.

Ever tried working remotely when your files are stuck on an on-premises server?For the team at Woodford Golf Club, that ...
05/05/2026

Ever tried working remotely when your files are stuck on an on-premises server?

For the team at Woodford Golf Club, that meant logging into a VPN every time they needed to access a document. On top of that, there were no real file permissions in place and anyone could access anything, with no record of who had been where.

It wasn't sustainable, especially in the current cyber security environment.

So we went out to the club, spent time understanding how the team actually works and designed a SharePoint solution around that.

The outcome? Staff can now access files from anywhere without a VPN, permissions are properly set up and there is full visibility over who is accessing what. The whole migration happened without a single hour of downtime.

Sometimes the best IT projects are the ones your staff barely notice. Check out how it was done here 👇

Discover how Woodford Golf Club move from on-premises file storage to a fully configured SharePoint cloud environment with zero downtime.

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