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What an NFP should do after a telco outage
For not-for-profits delivering essential services, a telco outage can be far more than an inconvenience. It can affect frontline workers, people seeking support, regional teams, payment systems and, in the most serious circumstances, access to emergency services. At the peak of the Telstra outage in July 2026 it affected around 45 per cent of calls and data sessions across Telstra’s mobile network. ABC News And when you're relying on mobile services to coordinate people and d
Aug 195 min read


Charity and Government Telco Pricing explained
Pricing models for telecommunications services specifically designed for governments, charities and not-for-profits.
May 144 min read


Smarter systems, stronger impact
Our systems management services help purpose driven organisations build technology foundations that support their mission.
Feb 193 min read


Navigating Telco Outages: Strategies for Preparing and Protecting Your Organisation
In the wake of a Telco outage, organisations are reminded of their reliance on critical communications infrastructure, and the impact to their organisation if this is not available for an extended period. While many organisations look to change carriers, it is important to remember that all carriers experience outages, with experts warning that coverage blackouts could happen again. With an impact of an outage fresh in the minds of organisational leaders, rather than impulsiv
Feb 104 min read


Smarter Mobile Management: More Than Just a Better Price
We unpack why outsourced, company-owned devices offer a far more effective approach.
Aug 6, 20257 min read


Cyber Security Resilience Impact Round: That's a wrap!
Over the past 20 years we've been helping purpose-driven organisations in the not-for-profit sector maximise their technology and telco....
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Key Measures for Strengthening Cyber Security in Not-For-Profit Organisations
At Dog & Bone, our research, gained through workshops with a wide range of NFP organisations, indicates that securing system access and...
Jun 14, 20244 min read


3 steps to Microsoft Teams Calling
Adopting Microsoft (MS) Teams Calling may appear to be as easy as flicking a switch to turn it on, but there are some considerations that...
Jun 7, 20249 min read


Why your charity needs an IT strategy: aligning technology with business goals
Technology has become an integral part of non-profits and charities, however implementation without a clear strategy can lead to chaos.
Apr 27, 20234 min read


Enhancing security: 7 ways mobile device management can help NFPs
MDM has become a critical component in securing sensitive information. We explore how MDM works for not-for-profits.
Apr 5, 20232 min read


The future of PABX phone systems in Australia
The PABX has been a crucial part of the not-for-profit sector in Australia for many years. However, with the rise of new technologies and...
Apr 4, 20233 min read


How NFPs can take advantage of Starlink: A hands-on assessment
SpaceX's Starlink is gaining attention as a potential game-changer in the world of satellite connectivity. The low-latency, low cost,...
Apr 4, 20233 min read


System selection for NFPs: Why the best is not always right
Just because a software or system is considered the ‘best’, doesn't necessarily mean it's the right fit for a non-profit or charity.
Mar 7, 20232 min read


Telco questions you should be asking
If you don’t know what you have, you don’t know what you need. Every organisation is different, even within the same sector.
Feb 21, 20236 min read


Why the VTS is important for NFPs
Efficient and cost-effective operations and low overheads charities can focus on increasing the impact on the communities they serve.
Feb 8, 20233 min read


The VTS is here! What does it mean for you?
Ready for some exciting news? VTS, the new State Government telecommunications pricing replacing TPAMS, is out, designed to deliver...
Feb 10, 20224 min read


Why we're committed to technology for a better world
Hear from some of the team about the impact we have in the NFP sector, what it means that we're certified as an ethical business or B...
Jul 30, 20211 min read


Our first Impact Night!
In celebration of B Corp month we brought together B Corps and Not for Profits, two communities that are very close to our heart. We...
Apr 30, 20211 min read


Why we love being a B Corp!
We've always been passionate about creating a better world through technology. Becoming a B Corp six years ago meant we were able to...
Jun 26, 20201 min read


Helping a Council Find their match in a UC platform
Unified Communications or UC as the projects team calls it, refers to having all an organisation's communication tools and document...
May 20, 20201 min read
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