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Live Net Promoter Scores
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What is a GOOD NPS result? Industry Averages for NPS
Who Are We
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XSTRA – IT & Communications Leadership For almost 25 years, the team at XSTRA have been global leaders in the IT & Communications sector. Our expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of skills, including managing accounts…
What Do We Do
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XSTRA IS YOUR GLOBAL 24 Hour IT Department We are your ONE-STOP SHOP for: 24/7 Help Desk Services Foundational Cybersecurity Solutions Virtual Desktops – (DaaS – Desktop as a Service) Backup & Disaster Recovery Services (BaaS & DRaaS) Virtual…
What is a GOOD NPS result?
ABOUT » NPS – PERFORMANCE METRICS » Live Net Promoter Scores » What is a GOOD NPS result?
Generally speaking, a Net Promoter Score that is below 0 would be an indication that your business has a lot of issues to address. A score between 0 and 30 is a good range to be in, however, there is still room for progress. If your NPS is higher than 30 that would…
What Office Product Do I Need?
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Outlined below are several guidelines to aid you in choosing the appropriate Microsoft Office 365 license: Scenario Best License Choice Online office only apps Microsoft 365 Business Basic Desktop app versions Microsoft 365 Business…
NPS – PERFORMANCE METRICS
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At XSTRA, we understand that clients want clear visibility into our service performance. That’s why we present your Net Promoter Score (NPS) – a widely adopted measure of customer satisfaction – in a live dashboard, updated continuously. Because…
Industry Averages for NPS
ABOUT » NPS – PERFORMANCE METRICS » Live Net Promoter Scores » Industry Averages for NPS
Source 1 Source: https://www.displayr.com/how-good-is-your-nps-using-industry-benchmarks Data From: https://www.satmetrix.com Source 2 Source: https://www.retently.com/blog/good-net-promoter-score/
Rates & Charges – Schedule 1
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XSTRA’S SERVICES RATES & CHARGES – (EXCLUDING TAXES) Standard Working Hours – Definition Mon to Fri, Non-Public Holidays, between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10 AEST) at the rates shown below…
Overview
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The Managed Services Provider (MSP) market is forecast to reach $329.1 Billion dollars by 2025 – Ref. Targeted at this MSP market, CIOCTO is a multi-tenant cloud-based Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) platform and control plane, that is fully…
20230816 – XDESK Enterprise – Official Launch Date
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2023 » 20230816 – XDESK Enterprise – Official Launch Date
Beginning next month, XSTRA is on the brink of introducing the XDESK Enterprise lineup of virtual desktops. In partnership with our exclusive advancements, specifically XACCESS and XPC, our XDESK Enterprise solution has achieved unparalleled speed and bolstered…
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Our Mission Why XSTRA Who Are We What Do We Do How Do We Do IT How We Give Back Our Skill Sets ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR NPS – PERFORMANCE METRICS Company Information Contact Information Create Your Free Account Rates & Charges Join The Team Legal &…
XNET NBN Plus – Technical Brief
XNET » XNET NBN Plus » XNET NBN Plus – Technical Brief
XSTRA is an Australian Carrier and ISP XSTRA prides itself on building what it sells. This has allowed us to build technical teams who have a deep understanding of the technologies we sell to customers. XNET NBN Plus is our Internet access service to Clients already…
Overview
XFORCE » Overview
Clients today have users working from more locations than ever before—at home, on the road, or in the corporate office. This distributed workforce increases exposure to a growing range of threats that can compromise operations, data, and critical applications.…
20200625 – XNET – Fiber Link Down Between ECN and NEXTDC B1
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20200625 – XNET – Fiber Link Down Between ECN and NEXTDC B1
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane GMT+10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT START DATE 20200615 INCIDENT START TIME (HH:MM) 05:15 ESTIMATED TIME TO RESOLUTION N/A INCIDENT END DATE …
20240311 – Microsoft admits Cosy Bear hackers have been in its systems for three months
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2024 » 20240311 – Microsoft admits Cosy Bear hackers have been in its systems for three months
Microsoft’s cybersleuths haven’t been able to expel the Cosy Bears. Photo: Getty Microsoft says it’s still trying to evict the elite Russian government hackers who broke into the email accounts of senior company executives in November. It says the…
20210708 – COVID-19 – By The Numbers
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2021 » 20210708 – COVID-19 – By The Numbers
Updated 20210708 Many of our clients have suffered a down turn in trade, laid of workers. At XSTRA, we wanted to crunch some numbers and find out exactly what is going on, because too many people are listening to their TV’s, where the reality of what is…
20200619 – Australia Targeted – Cyber attack targeting Australian networks
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2020 » 20200619 – Australia Targeted – Cyber attack targeting Australian networks
19th June 2020 Earlier this morning the Australian Government announced that it was currently aware of, and responding to, a sustained targeting of Australian governments and companies by a sophisticated state-based actor. That is, someone backed or employed by a…
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Our Mission
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Interested in Partnering with Us? If our vision, mission, and values resonate with you and you believe we could be the right fit for your business, we can’t wait to meet you. Let’s discuss how we might collaborate to meet your IT and communications needs…
20200620 – FaceBook’s Latest Attack On Your Privacy
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2020 » 20200620 – FaceBook’s Latest Attack On Your Privacy
20th June 2020 NameCheap highlights FaceBook’s latest tactic to create an end-run on not only your privacy but the GDPR itself. Instead of GDPR being the hardest legal standard to meet, “legitimate interest” becomes the free pass for anyone who wants to…
Preamble
XCRM » Preamble
CIOCTO is the world’s only solution that combines deep systems integration and multi-dimensional client information into one software tool! Its elegant, modern interface is fast to learn and easy for new users, yet powerful for professionals. CIOCTO lets you work…
Financial Hardship Policy
ABOUT » Legal & Finance » Financial Hardship Policy
What is financial hardship? The Telecommunications Consumer Protection Code defines financial hardship as: “A situation where a Client is unable, reasonably, because of illness, unemployment or other reasonable cause, to discharge their financial obligations…
Essential 8
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Essential Eight: What Your Business Needs to Know The Essential Eight are eight practical mitigation strategies developed by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) through the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to reduce the likelihood and impact of common…
Reverse Authentication
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XACCESS – Reverse Authentication Reverse Authentication Reverse Authentication is an extra safety step that allows a Client to verify the identity of an XSTRA staff member (on the phone or in person) using the Client’s own XACCESS…
How Do We Do IT
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Service Delivery Protocol – XSTRA How Do We Do IT 8 Stages to Great Client Experiences XSTRA adheres to well-established service delivery principles to reduce risk and maximize satisfaction in every interaction with…
20200604 – Think Your Data In The Cloud Is Safe?
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2020 » 20200604 – Think Your Data In The Cloud Is Safe?
At XSTRA, we are often asked: “is my data safe in the cloud?” 4th June 2020 . We feel we would not be doing our job as advocates for our Clients if we didn’t bring the information below to your attention. Here are some of the terms and conditions…
20200325 – XSTRA’s COVID19 Business Continuity Plan
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2020 » 20200325 – XSTRA’s COVID19 Business Continuity Plan
25th March 2020 INTRODUCTION As a provider of Telecommunications and IT infrastructure services, XSTRA is an Essential Business and we will operate as normal at this stage Our Customers are our primary concern at this time. Helping them through this period is…
Site Key
XFORCE » XACCESS » Site Key
XACCESS Site Key: Secure Your Locations with IP-Restricted Access What is the XACCESS Site Key? The XACCESS Site Key is a small hardware device equipped with an Ethernet port, designed to be installed on a client’s network. Once deployed, it designates the site as…
20250217 – 2025 Microsoft Office 365 – Price Changes
NEWS – 2025 » 20250217 – 2025 Microsoft Office 365 – Price Changes
Price Change Notification (PCN) Upcoming Microsoft 365 Licensing Changes and Options Dear Clients, XSTRA is required to inform you of upcoming changes to Microsoft 365 licensing and pricing that may impact your…
Terms & Conditions
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PASSWORD POLICY – ACSC ESSENTIAL 8 ALIGNED This policy defines how XSTRA enforces strong password and lockout standards across all managed systems. These settings are based on the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) Essential Eight…
20200325 – XVOICE – Australian Telephone Network Congestion Issues Because of Covid-19
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20200325 – XVOICE – Australian Telephone Network Congestion Issues Because of Covid-19
Some clients are reporting issues with CONGESTION on their phone systems. This is a symptom of additional load on lines linking all carriers as a result of staff being sent home to work. While this incident is extraordinary due to Covid-19, XSTRA is working around…
Backup & Recovery
XRACK » Backup & Recovery
XRACK Backup & Disaster Recovery Protocol Option – Explained Ransomware: It can’t attack what it doesn’t see. XRACK’s backup option reduces the impact of ransomware attacks and other cyber security incidents and hardware…
Cybersecurity Terminology
XFORCE » Resources » Cybersecurity Terminology
1. Core Cybersecurity Acronyms & Concepts AcronymNameDescription SIEMSecurity Information & Event ManagementCentralized log collection, correlation, and alerting system. EDREndpoint Detection & ResponseMonitors endpoint behavior and…
XNET Rural Fiber – CIS
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Critical Information Summary (CIS) Service To Be Provided Uses fiber and complementary technologies to deliver a Premium broadband experience to your home. Download Speed 50 Mbps Upload Speed 50 Mbps Latency …
Terms & Conditions
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DEFINITIONS Consumer – XSTRA provides all Clients with a genuine and reasonable opportunity to negotiate the terms of their contract and obligations to XSTRA, before and during the term of any active service. Telecommunications Consumer…
XNET NBN Plus – CIS
XNET » XNET NBN Plus » XNET NBN Plus – CIS
Critical Information Summary (CIS) Service To Be Provided Business Grade Broadband supplied by AAPT care of NBN Co. Download Speed 50 Mbps Upload Speed 20 Mbps Are Faster Speeds Available? Yes %…
XNET Rural Fiber – Technical Brief
XNET » XNET Rural Fiber » XNET Rural Fiber – Technical Brief
This document contains important information for all participants in this Research & Development Proof Of Concept (POC). Please read carefully. It is also a long document with many details and there are likely to be errors so please let us know of these errors by…
Installation Costs
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We are often asked if our installations are free. Our installation costs are fair and in line with other major NBN providers. – state the following on their installation costs page which can be accessed HERE From TPG Website …
Overview
XPARTS » Overview
Transform Your Technology Procurement with XSTRA At XSTRA, we understand that acquiring the right hardware and software—collectively known as “Equipment” under our Terms & Conditions of Trade—is crucial for your business’s success. This is why we…
Immutable Backups
XFORCE » Backup and Recovery » Immutable Backups
Back up anything, protect everything — forever. XSTRA’s Immutable Backup uses Wasabi Cloud Storage and provides uncompromising long-term protection of your critical files — whether they live on Virtual Machines hosted in XCLOUD or on local PCs and servers at…
ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR
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Compliance Statement: Alignment with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR While XSTRA has not yet attained formal certification under ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR, our operational and security frameworks are meticulously designed to align with the core requirements of…
20250819 – XDESK – Cloud Drive Mapper Issues
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20250819 – XDESK – Cloud Drive Mapper Issues
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane GMT+10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT START DATE 20250819 INCIDENT START TIME (HH:MM) Approx: 09:00 INCIDENT END DATE 20250819 INCIDENT END TIME (HH:MM)…
Maintenance Schedule
XDEVICE » Resources » Maintenance Schedule
XDEVICE – Windows OS – Maintenance Plan At XSTRA, we maintain a structured and proactive approach to system updates and maintenance. Our XDEVICE maintenance schedule is aligned with Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday, which occurs at 10:00 AM (PT) on the…
20200929 – Office 365 Outage
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20200929 – Office 365 Outage
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane GMT+10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closted INCIDENT START DATE 20200929 INCIDENT START TIME (HH:MM) Approx: 07:15 ESTIMATED TIME TO RESOLUTION N/A INCIDENT END DATE…
Join The Team
ABOUT » Join The Team
We’re always on the lookout for XSTRAORDINARY people to join our team. Currently, there are no positions available at XSTRA: Please feel free to email us your resume to: careers@x.direct
20211013 – 2021 Telecommunications Embargo
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2021 » 20211013 – 2021 Telecommunications Embargo
This years Telecommunications embargo dates have been set. All new XNET orders will need to be placed before the 2nd November to ensure they are delivered before the Embargo begins. Key Dates: • Start of embargo: Tuesday 21st December 2021 • End of embargo:…
Other
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1. COPYRIGHT XSTRA claims Copyright over all original content on this website, © Copyright XSTRA Group Pty Ltd (AU) 2021-2025 2. COPYRIGHT OF OTHERS Logos, images and trademarks that appear on this web site, remain the property…
Terms & Conditions
XRACK » Terms & Conditions
1. GENERAL Disk volume size increases can be coordinated through our Service Desk by raising a ticket and there is no cost for this. Excluding boot disk volumes, disk volume size decreases can be done but are more involved and will be…
Overview
XDESK » Overview
XDESK Empowering Safer Digital Workspaces At XSTRA, we understand that work is no longer confined to a physical office – it’s something we do, wherever we are. That’s why XDESK was designed from the ground up to enable your team to work securely and…
20250604 – Data Center – Upstream Internet Outage
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20250604 – Data Center – Upstream Internet Outage
SERVICE DISRUPTION NOTICE (SDN) NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane UTC +10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed CAUSED BY A 3RD PARTY? Yes IF YES, NAME OF 3RD PARTY AAPT or Upstream of them START DATE…
Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation Services
XFORCE » Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation Services
Why Microsoft Updates Are Not Enough Microsoft Updates are essential for patching Windows operating systems, but they only address Microsoft-supplied fixes. They do not detect risks such as misconfigurations, third-party application vulnerabilities, or other CVE…
Dooms Day Backups
XFORCE » Backup and Recovery » Dooms Day Backups
Overview Although our XRACK Backup and Recovery solution provides excellent protection, we recognise the need for a truly air-gapped backup option for extreme scenarios. The Dooms Day Backup service is designed for clients who want to take data resilience to the next…
SharePoint – Other Constraints
X365 » SharePoint – Considerations » SharePoint – Other Constraints
Considerations for Using SharePoint While SharePoint offers many benefits for file storage and collaboration, there are scenarios and considerations where it may not be the ideal solution for storing files. Here are detailed reasons why you might opt not to store files…
20230817 – Networking Essentials Guide
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2023 » 20230817 – Networking Essentials Guide
Presently, we are unveiling a portion of XSTRA’s internal reference material, which we utilize for training our engineers. Please don’t hesitate to distribute this content as you see fit. We kindly request that you attribute XSTRA in any instances where…
20210906 – XNET Philippines – GA Towers
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20210906 – XNET Philippines – GA Towers
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane GMT+10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT START DATE 20210906 INCIDENT START TIME (HH:MM) 16:00 INCIDENT CAUSED BY A 3RD PARTY? No IF YES, NAME OF 3RD PARTY…
20240220 – Widespread Phone Call Quality Issues
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20240220 – Widespread Phone Call Quality Issues
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane UTC +10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT CAUSED BY A 3RD PARTY? Yes IF YES, NAME OF 3RD PARTY Telcoinabox / Ivox INCIDENT START DATE 20240220 INCIDENT START…
Overview
XRACK » Overview
XRACK provides Clients with infrastructure products and services to host compute workloads in data centers. Some people refer to this as, THE CLOUD or CLOUD COMPUTING or IAAS – Infrastructure as a Service. XSTRA offers the following 3 Cloud solution…
20220320 – Ransomware Event
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20220320 – Ransomware Event
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane UTC +10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT CAUSED BY A 3RD PARTY? N/A IF YES, NAME OF 3RD PARTY N/A INCIDENT START DATE 2022-03-20 INCIDENT START TIME (HH:MM)…
Price List
XNET » Price List
XNET – GENERAL SERVICES PRICE LIST XNET Product Description Price Monthly XNET – Virtual Router Unlimited Public Bandwidth Up and Down 24×7 Help Desk Priority Support from certified Mikrotik technical experts Get Setup Fast – The…
FreePBX Feature Codes
XVOICE » Resources » FreePBX Feature Codes
These are the default star (*) codes for a FreePBX system. They are also generally a standard used by many phone systems. They can be changed in the FreePBX administration portal. Blacklist *30 – Blacklist a number *32 – Blacklist the last caller *31 – Remove a…
20201117 – Philippines – Converge ICT Outage
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20201117 – Philippines – Converge ICT Outage
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane GMT+10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT START DATE 20201117 INCIDENT START TIME (HH:MM) Approx: 15:00 ESTIMATED TIME TO RESOLUTION N/A INCIDENT END DATE…
AutoCAD
XDESK » Resources » AutoCAD
AutoCAD Optimization, Standards Management, Multi-User Access Solutions, and Naming Constraints body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px; color: #333; } …
Terms & Conditions
XVOICE » Terms & Conditions
1. CUSTOMER SERVICE GUARANTEE (CSG) WAIVER NOTICE The Customer Service Guarantee (CSG), outlined in the Telecommunications Act 1997, provides eligible customers with specific rights in relation to standard fixed-line telephone services. These rights…
SharePoint – Common Issues
X365 » SharePoint – Considerations » SharePoint – Common Issues
VIDEO: SharePoint Document Storage Issues & Alternatives Summary Of the Most Common SharePoint Issues 1. Permissions Issues Incorrect or overly restrictive permissions Overly complex permission hierarchies Broken permission inheritance Inconsistent permission levels…
20230711 – Microsoft Price Hikes
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2023 » 20230711 – Microsoft Price Hikes
XSTRA has been informed by Ingram Micro (AU) that Microsoft (USA) intend to increase pricing by at least 9% beginning 1st September for Australian Clients. XSTRA will need to make adjustments accordingly, starting with next months invoice runs (August 2023). XSTRA will…
Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s)
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s)
OPEN SERVICE DISRUPTION NOTICES CLOSED SERVICE DISRUPTION NOTICES An SDN notice is only created for P1 and P2 level incidents as defined on the XCARE Workflow document. If you do not see any information on the issue you are currently experiencing then searching on…
DNSFilter
XFORCE » DNSFilter
DNSFilter – Smart, Fast, and Cloud-Delivered Protection DNSFilter is a cloud-based DNS security solution that protects users from accessing malicious or harmful websites—before connections are even established. As the first line of defense in your network,…
20200704 – COVID-19, The Ultimate Control Weapon
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2020 » 20200704 – COVID-19, The Ultimate Control Weapon
7th July 2020 Many say that Covid-19 is not strictly an IT subject, so why are we adding this to our site. We have a right to share some information we feel may be of interest to others whose businesses have been affected by this COVID-19 situation. LINK –…
Overview
XFORCE » XACCESS » Overview
XACCESS IS A, WEB BASED, MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION SERVICE Cyber Threats are the No. 1 technological challenge facing the global business community today. At present, the global business community is grappling with its foremost technological…
Microsoft Teams
XVOICE » Soft Clients » Microsoft Teams
XSTRA delivers Voice Calling to Microsoft Teams For Clients invested in the Microsoft Office 365 eco-system, you can now enjoy the advantage of adding calling features to the Microsoft Teams application. Our Teams Direct Routing solution allows you…
Overview
XCARE » Overview
IT All Starts With Great Service & Support At XSTRA, we’ve built our reputation on a foundation of Xceptional Client support called XCARE To assist us, XSTRA has developed a total ticket management platform called XCRM. To log a ticket, please send an email…
20240305 Widespread Phone call Quality Issues
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20240305 Widespread Phone call Quality Issues
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane UTC +10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT CAUSED BY A 3RD PARTY? Yes IF YES, NAME OF 3RD PARTY Telcoinabox / Ivox INCIDENT START DATE 20240305 INCIDENT START…
Exchange Entities Explained
X365 » Resources » Exchange Entities Explained
Component Description Use Cases Best Practices for Departing Users Mailbox A personal email account assigned to an individual user, requiring a license. Individual employee email accounts for daily…
Terms and Conditions of Trade
ABOUT » Legal & Finance » Terms and Conditions of Trade
Date Revision Number Details of Change 20210317 1 XSTRA’s trading terms have undergone a format change, text re-arrangements and minor legal changes to modernise the content in line with new laws and regulations.…
20240523 – OpenAI Under Attack – ChatGPT Down
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2024 » 20240523 – OpenAI Under Attack – ChatGPT Down
ChatGPT is suffering a second successive day of problems, with the chatbot being plagued by error messages. Users of both the free and paid-for ChatGPT Plus are reporting the service is down, with the service failing to instigate new chats or let users access…
Why XSTRA
ABOUT » Why XSTRA
Why Choose XSTRA Why Choose XSTRA XSTRA offers a comprehensive suite of IT solutions designed to enhance your business operations. Here are some key reasons why XSTRA stands out: Comprehensive Services …
Client Administrators
XFORCE » XACCESS » Client Administrators
TASKS FOR THE CLIENT ADMINISTRATOR TO COMPLETE Log into XCRM and Complete the following tasks: Set the “XACCESS TIME WINDOW” setting. We recommend setting this to at least 12 hours but not greater than 25 hours. This setting determines…
Overview
XCAM » Overview
XCAM with AI-Powered Blue Iris and CodeProject.AI body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; } h1, h2 { color: #2c3e50; } ul { margin: 0; …
On Windows 10 PCs
XNET » Resources » How To Find The MAC Address Of Your Device » On Windows 10 PCs
Using the Command Prompt: 1. Search “Command Prompt” or type “CMD” in the taskbar, or if you are using an older version of Windows, right-click on the Start button and Select Command Prompt from the menu. 2. Type in ipconfig /all and press…
20230522 – XNET – NextDC Inter-Network is Down Between B1 & B2
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20230522 – XNET – NextDC Inter-Network is Down Between B1 & B2
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane UTC +10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT CAUSED BY A 3RD PARTY? Yes IF YES, NAME OF 3RD PARTY NEXTDC – https://nextdc.com INCIDENT START DATE 2023-05-22…
The Future of Workspaces
XDESK » Resources » The Future of Workspaces
White Paper: The Future of Workspaces – Securing High-Performance Virtual Desktops with XDESK Private Cloud —— Introduction As organizations accelerate their digital transformation, enabling staff to work from anywhere on any device has become a…
XNET Tester Prototypes
XNET » Resources » XNET Tester Prototypes
For technicians working with Optical Fiber and Copper based Ethernet XSTRA have identified many scenarios whilst serving Clients, where testing of various Optical Fiber and Ethernet links are required, but where the available equipment to undertake…
20240530 – Google says “Microsoft unable to protect its clients”
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2024 » 20240530 – Google says “Microsoft unable to protect its clients”
20240509 – Microsoft 365 – Teams Removal
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2024 » 20240509 – Microsoft 365 – Teams Removal
Microsoft has recently adjusted its licensing plans for Microsoft 365 and Office 365 by separating Microsoft Teams from these suites. This change, which came into effect on April 1, 2024, impacts clients outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland,…
XDEVICE – Server Edition
XDEVICE » XDEVICE – Server Edition
XDEVICE – SERVER Edition 24/7 Anti-Virus, Support, Management, Maintenance and Monitoring – Per Server – Per Month Comprehensive Server maintenance includes 24×7 Remote & Phone Support for Windows based Server…
XDEVICE – PC Edition
XDEVICE » XDEVICE – PC Edition
XDEVICE – PC Edition 24/7 Anti-Virus, Support, Management, Maintenance and Monitoring – Per PC – Per Month Comprehensive PC maintenance includes 24×7 Remote & Phone Support for Windows based PC incidents and…
20250810 – XACCESS Outage
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20250810 – XACCESS Outage
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane UTC +10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT CAUSED BY A 3RD PARTY? No IF YES, NAME OF 3RD PARTY INCIDENT START DATE 202400810 INCIDENT START TIME (HH:MM) …
20220307 – XVOICE – Inbound & outbound calling
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20220307 – XVOICE – Inbound & outbound calling
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane UTC +10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT CAUSED BY A 3RD PARTY? Yes IF YES, NAME OF 3RD PARTY Telcoinabox\Ivox INCIDENT START DATE 2022-03-07 INCIDENT START…
20221004 – Telstra 4G Sim Issue
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20221004 – Telstra 4G Sim Issue
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane UTC +10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT CAUSED BY A 3RD PARTY? Yes IF YES, NAME OF 3RD PARTY Telstra INCIDENT START DATE 2022-10-04 INCIDENT START TIME…
20240113 – The Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Avoid SharePoint
NEWS – 2025 » NEWS ARCHIVE » Year 2024 » 20240113 – The Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Avoid SharePoint
Clients often pose the question to me, “Lyndon, is it advisable for us to transition our files to SharePoint?” As a SharePoint consultant, the instinctive response might be a resounding, “Absolutely, you should!” However, with three decades of…
Remote Assistance
XCARE » Remote Assistance
CLICK ON THE APPROPRIATE LOGO FOR YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM Our Remote Assistance Policy XSTRA takes your privacy and security seriously. For devices not covered by one of our XDEVICE plans, our team members will only have access to your device if…
On Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)
XNET » Resources » How To Find The MAC Address Of Your Device » On Apple Devices (iPhone/iPad)
Option 1: Applicable if you are not on Wi-Fi. 1. Check the iPhone or the iPad Info Menu Open the Settings app and navigate to Settings -> General -> About and scroll to the network section of the page. You will find your Apple device’s MAC address in the Wi-Fi…
20210802 – AAPT TPG issues but Could Be a Upstream Issue to Them
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20210802 – AAPT TPG issues but Could Be a Upstream Issue to Them
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane GMT+10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT START DATE 20210802 INCIDENT START TIME (HH:MM) Approx: 9:15am INCIDENT CAUSED BY A 3RD PARTY? Yes IF YES, NAME OF…
Equipment Procurement Service
XPARTS » Equipment Procurement Service
XSTRA offers Clients a procurement service for the acquisition of products and services This is a co-operative activity where XSTRA acts as the technical adviser and trusted negotiator to the Client, ensuring a value-driven outcome is achieved for the Clients next…
Historical Mailbox Management
X365 » Resources » Historical Mailbox Management
PROBLEM Often when a User has their employment terminated with a Client, the Client wants to keep the User’s Office 365 mailbox intact and accessible for historical reasons. The best way to achieve this is to convert the User’s mailbox into a 365 Shared…
X365-PLUS
X365 » X365-PLUS
X365 Plus – A Better Way to Use Microsoft 365 1. Built for Simplicity, Security and Support X365 Plus is designed to enhance your Microsoft 365 experience by layering essential protections, simplified support, and business-grade service levels on top of your…
20240725 – XACCESS incidents – Advisory Notice
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20240725 – XACCESS incidents – Advisory Notice
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane UTC +10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT CAUSED BY A 3RD PARTY? No IF YES, NAME OF 3RD PARTY INCIDENT START DATE 20240601 INCIDENT START TIME (HH:MM) …
20210316 – Azure Active Directory (AAD) Outage
XCARE » Service Disruption Notices (SDN’s) » CLOSED SDN’s » 20210316 – Azure Active Directory (AAD) Outage
NOTICE TIME ZONE Brisbane GMT+10 STATUS (Open/Closed) Closed INCIDENT START DATE 20210316 INCIDENT START TIME (HH:MM) Approx: 05:00 ESTIMATED TIME TO RESOLUTION 60 Minutes INCIDENT END…
Price List
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XDEVICE PRICE LIST Description Monthly Cost (ex GST) Units Server $225 Per Server PC/Laptop $65 Per PC or Laptop Printer/Scanner $35 Per Printer Smart Phone $6 Per Phone Tablet $6 Per Tablet |_. Other | | * Discounts are available for existing XDESK…