What's happening at Yorb - Q1 2025

March 21, 2025

We've had a flying start to the year, and given we're really just past the point where you start to realise what day it actually is, we thought we'd share everything we've been working on lately.


2024 In Review

As we reflect on 2024, it's clear that this year has been one of remarkable achievements and significant advancements for Yorb. We were very proud that we won the Reseller News Innovation Awards in the Regional Partner Category, a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation.


AI has continued to dominate the headlines, with some businesses making great strides in how they work and interact. However, the majority are still grappling with understanding the full impact of this technology on their business, industry, and society. As we navigate this evolving landscape, companies must adapt to the security implications, ensure the integrity of data, and adjust to changing work and consumer patterns.

In line with our commitment to security, we launched our new Security Platform, Yorb Defender 2.0. Designed from the ground up to be Essential 8 compliant, we believe this solution is now a best-in-class product that meets the requirements of modern business.

2025 Looking Forward

Looking ahead to 2025, we have set ambitious goals following the EOS business framework. Our recent Annual Planning has helped us develop our 10-year, 3-year, and 1-year goals, with a strong focus on several key areas:


  • Client Experience: We are dedicated to ensuring that every interaction with Yorb meets and exceeds your expectations.
  • Automation Platforms: We will continue to develop our automation platforms to provide more consistent and efficient service.
  • Investing in New Technologies: Our focus will be on AI, Hyper-Automation, and Data Governance to stay ahead of the curve.
  • Team Development: We are committed to investing in our team, ensuring they receive the best skills training in technical, people, professional, and business areas.


We will are also excited to be launching business peer groups focussed around AI, bringing together business owners and leaders from across the regions to explore what the future holds for all of us.

This year we are injecting new energy into our Total Support agreement, we believe there is more to our partnership than phones calls, Teams Conferences and remote support. We are therefore introducing ongoing scheduled visits as part of the contract, alongside a productivity focus with scheduled access to our development team.

Kicking off this year will be monthly seminars on topics such as Security, AI, Productivity, we want to hear what topics matter most to you. Look out for your invite in the coming weeks.

I’m incredibly excited by 2025 and the opportunities it brings, we call breath a collective sigh that 2024 is behind us lets get cracking on what promises to be a great year.


Daniel Goymer

CEO

In case you missed it.


January 28th was Data Privacy Day globally. The Privacy Commissioners report revealed that 37% of small businesses have no privacy-related policies or procedures in place. With an increase in both privacy complaints and reported breaches, now is a good time to take a look at your data privacy health. We put together a couple of blog posts which might help you with where to start. 

Data privacy day and why you should mind your business NZ Privacy act what you really need to know

Defender 2.0 is here.


Developed in-house by our own Troy Gerrie, Yorb Defender 2.0 was a finalist for Innovation in the recent Reseller News awards. 


For you – it's the next level of cybersecurity and will be the baseline for all our clients going forward. What does it mean for you? 


  • You're insurable 
  • Your security posture just gets better 
  • You are protected 24/7 
  • You don't have to compromise on productivity 
  • You've got backup 
  • Your business is compliant 
  • Aligned with best-practise security stand ards 
  • Your devices are no longer the weakest link 
  • Your people are safer 
  • Your Microsoft 365 tenancy is always current 
  • Your risk is vastly reduced 
  • You're working with a partner you can trust 

Want to know more about our Defender 2.0?

Just ask the team

Windows 10 EOL


We know that October seems miles away, but there is a saying that 'the days are long, but the years are short'. There are still many devices out there with Windows10 that need to be upgraded to support Windows 11. This is a critical change for us as Windows 10 will no longer receive any security updates from October 25th, leaving you and your organisation vulnerable. We know that we've contacted everyone already, but this is just a friendly reminder for you to ensure your organisation remains secure. 

The Christmas Spirit 


And to end our newsletter on a lighter note, we thought we’d share some photos from our in-house Christmas competition.

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