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An article about our Virtual CIO Service published in the Australian Financial Review, 26th August 2016.
2016 Q1 Newsletter
We reflect on the successes and changes within 17Ways and take a brief look at what's in store for 2016.
2016 Q2 Newsletter
We review all latest news and activities in the world of 17Ways for the 2nd quarter of 2016.
2017 Newsletter
Read about all the happenings at 17Ways for 2017.
A Brief History of the Data Centre
A brief introduction to the role of the Data Centre in the corporate IT world. This background article explains some of the technology found in a modern Data Centre.
Aged IT assets - How to tell when enough is enough
In this article we take a look at risk vs reward - how to find the balance between getting the most value out of your IT assets vs the impact of a hardware or software failure due to age.
An Introduction to Cloud Computing
An introduction to Cloud technology. What is it and how does it work?


Announcement - Four Strategic Partnerships
17 Ways are very pleased to announce four strategic partnerships. We are now resellers of technology from VCE, SimpliVity, ScienceLogic and Avaya. Read more about why we chose these partners and why we think this combination of technologies are worth looking at.
Buzzwords
Understanding some of the terms needed to get you to a Hyper Converged, Software Defined, Virtualised, Web-Scale Computing paradigm.
Cloud vs Converged
We look at the pros and cons of both technologies and identify the best time to use them.
Development Tools for Smartphones
In this article we look at how to choose the right tools to build your applications for smartphones and tablets. We take you through the things you need to consider before making a decision.
Offshore Testing - Making It Work
In this article we look at the success factors for offshore testing and also discuss some of the pitfalls to avoid.
Realising the Full Potential of Converged Infrastructure
Adopting a converged compute platform has many benefits. Unfortunately it's not as simple as wheeling in the new technology, throwing workload at it, and sitting back to reap the rewards. In this article we look at the factors you need to consider to maximise your investment.
Why Decommissioning Your Old Servers Makes Sense
Obsolete servers are a drain on your budget and resources. They are costing you money to keep alive. Let us show you the benefits of getting rid of your old servers.