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The email looks right. The voice sounds right. That’s the problem.

AI is making phishing emails, cloned voices and fake videos far more convincing. Scammers use them to trick staff into sharing information or approving payments.

The best defence is a simple rule: verify unusual requests, especially those involving money, through a channel you already trust.

Read more: https://perigonone.com.au/blog/the-human-factor/

The biggest productivity problems aren’t always the most obvious.

Slow systems, extra steps, information that’s hard to find and repetitive tasks can quietly take time out of the working day. Over time, these small frustrations become part of the routine and often go unnoticed.

The good news is improving productivity doesn’t always require a major technology overhaul. Sometimes, small changes can make a big difference.

Our latest IT Guide looks at where productivity leaks can hide in your business and practical ways to reduce them.

Download your free copy: https://perigonone.com.au/it-guide/the-productivity-leaks-hiding-in-your-business/

How many Band-Aids are holding your business together?

Workarounds keep things moving, but temporary fixes can become permanent problems, creating more work down the track.

That’s the conversation we’re bringing to this month’s WA Mining Club Luncheon on Friday, 23 October, where Perigon One is proud to be a sponsor.

We’re looking forward to connecting with the WA mining community and talking about how to address the causes behind recurring IT issues and manual workarounds.

Heading along? Come say hello and keep an eye out for a little reminder from us!

Band-Aid solutions don’t scale. Let’s fix the cause.

Still relying on temporary fixes? Read our blog to see why fixing the root cause matters: https://perigonone.com.au/blog/how-many-band-aids-are-holding-your-business-together/

The most expensive work is often the work you pay for twice.

A process may appear to be working simply because the job gets done, while people quietly correct errors behind the scenes. Automation can amplify this hidden friction, creating more complexity and rework rather than removing it.

Before automating, identify the friction and its cause. Otherwise, you may simply automate the problem.

If you tracked rework for 30 days, what would it reveal?

Use the Operational Friction Finder to find out. Access the worksheet via the link in the comments.

AI can give you an answer in seconds. But is it the right one?

Microsoft is improving how Copilot in Excel researches and compares information, making it more useful for everyday work.

Human judgement still matters.

Read more:
https://perigonone.com.au/blog/is-microsoft-copilot-really-the-top-productivity-app-in-windows-11/

Want to get more from Copilot? Get in touch.

Pausing a Windows update when you’re busy can be useful. But it shouldn’t become a habit.

Windows updates often include important security fixes, not just new features. The important part is making sure updates are installed and properly managed across your business.

And when an update appears, make sure it’s genuine. Cyber criminals are using fake Windows 11 update pages to trick people into installing malware.

Read our blog to learn what to look out for and how to stay protected: https://perigonone.com.au/blog/beware-this-fake-windows-11-update/

One of the questions discussed at our recent Stable Ground event was where instability quietly builds inside operations. Often, it isn't a major failure. It's a small bottleneck that's been accepted as normal.

We've put together an Operational Friction Finder to help you understand what bottlenecks may be present in your business. See what surfaces at your next team meeting. Link in the comment section.