Colton Computer Technologies

Colton Computer Technologies End to end business IT service providers for the Central West. Yet we haven't had time to stagnate and become bitter, twisted individuals.

Colton Computer Technologies have been around long enough to know what works and what deserves to be set on fire in the IT industry. If you've been promised IT solutions and only received IT screw-ups, then we're the guys for you.

Here's a question worth considering... if your organisation had a cyber incident tomorrow, would you know what your obli...
31/08/2026

Here's a question worth considering... if your organisation had a cyber incident tomorrow, would you know what your obligations are as a director? Who's responsible for what? What your insurer would want to see?

Most directors are switched on people who genuinely care about their organisations. But cyber governance is one of those areas where it's really easy to assume someone else has it covered.

On 10 September in Dubbo, we're running a free lunch session to help directors and NFP leaders get a clear, honest picture of where their responsibilities sit and what a sensible approach looks like.

Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 12 pm to 2 pm, at The Commercial Hotel, 161 Brisbane St.

Register here: https://coltoncomputers.com.au/events/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=cybersips

Dubbo directors, this one's for you. We're bringing Cyber Sips and Security Tips back to Dubbo on 10 September with a se...
27/08/2026

Dubbo directors, this one's for you.

We're bringing Cyber Sips and Security Tips back to Dubbo on 10 September with a session built specifically for company directors and NFP leaders.

The topic is cyber risk and governance. What it means, what you're responsible for, and what good actually looks like for an organisation your size.

Join us for a practical lunch conversation you can do something with.

Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 12 pm to 2 pm, at The Commercial Hotel, 161 Brisbane St.

Lunch included!

Grab your spot here: https://coltoncomputers.com.au/events/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=cybersips

A business rolls out AI tools across the team and suddenly everyone's using them differently. Some people are pasting se...
25/08/2026

A business rolls out AI tools across the team and suddenly everyone's using them differently. Some people are pasting sensitive information into chatbots that should never leave the building. Others are avoiding AI altogether because nobody told them what was okay.

No guidelines means everyone makes their own, and that's where things get risky.

We recently worked with the team at MASPRO on an AI capability programme built around the questions that actually matter:
- What information is safe to use?
- How do you verify AI-generated content?
- Where does AI sound convincing but get things wrong?
- And when should you put it down and trust your own judgement instead?

That last one matters most. Especially in engineering, where a fast wrong answer costs a lot more than a slower, correct one.

Most organisations kick off AI adoption by handing out licences and hoping for the best. What actually makes the difference is making sure your people know how to use these tools well, what the guardrails are, and when not to rely on them at all.

The businesses that come out ahead won't just have access to good AI. They'll have teams who know what to do with it.

If that's a conversation worth having, we're here for it.
https://coltoncomputers.com.au/unlock-ai-for-your-business-with-microsoft-copilot/

Hey Orange, it is your turn!Manufacturing teams rely heavily on tech every day. But knowing what to prioritise to keep y...
18/08/2026

Hey Orange, it is your turn!

Manufacturing teams rely heavily on tech every day. But knowing what to prioritise to keep your systems safe can be overwhelming.

Join us at Parrot Distilling Co. for Cyber Sips and Security Tips: The Manufacturing Edition. We will break down exactly why manufacturers are a target and what steps make a real difference on the shop floor.

• When: Thursday 20 August at 1 pm
• Where: Parrot Distilling Co., Orange

No long wish lists, just sensible advice you can actually use.

Grab your spot here: https://coltoncomputers.com.au/events/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=cybersips.

Like any new technology, AI is still finding its feet.  We’re excited to see our customers using it to ramp up their cus...
16/08/2026

Like any new technology, AI is still finding its feet.

We’re excited to see our customers using it to ramp up their customer service and slash hours of tedium from their day. But along with that excitement, we’ve got some words of caution, and some pretty good advice (if we must say so ourselves) on how to get the best out of AI.

Check out what’s impressing us, what we’re advising caution about, and our golden rules here: https://coltoncomputers.com.au/ai-the-good-the-bad-and-the-awesome/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organic

When things go wrong in manufacturing IT, it's usually because someone set up remote access in a rush or clicked a dodgy...
13/08/2026

When things go wrong in manufacturing IT, it's usually because someone set up remote access in a rush or clicked a dodgy email link.

It sounds boring, but the resulting downtime is anything but.

Join us for Cyber Sips and Security Tips. We promise absolutely zero tech jargon and zero scare tactics. Just sensible advice on keeping your operations running smoothly.

We are heading to Parrot Distilling Co. in Orange on 20 August. Grab your ticket from this link: https://coltoncomputers.com.au/events/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=cybersips.

The time to register is now! Between Two Techies is happening this Thursday, 13 August at 10 am.It's 20 minutes with Mit...
10/08/2026

The time to register is now! Between Two Techies is happening this Thursday, 13 August at 10 am.

It's 20 minutes with Mitch and Levi. Talking cyber stuff in plain English. With banter.

You'll walk away knowing:
• What's been happening in the cyber world
• What to watch out for this month
• Practical tips you can use right away

No jargon. No snooze-fest. Just two techies keeping it real for local businesses in Orange, Bathurst, and Dubbo.

Register today - go, go, go!

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A22MhG1WQ52MHSsyYPzq2Q #/registration

Missed past episodes? You can catch up on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts anytime: https://coltoncomputers.com.au/between-two-techies/n?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=BTT

07/08/2026

Audit season is here, and ‘my IT guy handles it’ is not the answer auditors are looking for. Mitch and Levi break down what not-for-profits actually need to have sorted, in the July edition of Between Two Techies.

This and more in the July edition of Between Two Techies, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube: https://youtu.be/xLEBObWqPC4?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=BTT

PSA: Between Two Techies is on next week and deserves a spot on your calendar. Mitch and Levi are going live on Thursday...
03/08/2026

PSA: Between Two Techies is on next week and deserves a spot on your calendar.

Mitch and Levi are going live on Thursday, 13 August at 10 am for another 20-minute cyber catch-up. It may just be the most useful thing you'll do all week. (Sorry, we don't make the rules.)

It's free. It's quick. And it might just save your business from a headache down the track.

Grab your spot here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A22MhG1WQ52MHSsyYPzq2Q #/registration

Happy SysAdmin Day to all the unsung heroes of the IT world! Today is National System Administrator Appreciation Day (ye...
30/07/2026

Happy SysAdmin Day to all the unsung heroes of the IT world!

Today is National System Administrator Appreciation Day (yes, it's a real thing - and yes, it absolutely deserves pizza!).

System administrators are the reason your emails send, your files don't disappear into the void, and your business keeps humming along without you even noticing. They fix problems you didn't know existed, at hours you were fast asleep, using skills most of us can't even begin to explain.

Basically? They're legends.

Here at Colton Computers, we work alongside some seriously talented sysadmins every single day - and we couldn't do what we do without them.

So if you've got a sysadmin in your life (or on your team), today’s the day to show some appreciation. Buy them a coffee, bring in some pizza, or send a nice email. Or, at the absolute minimum, make sure your laptop is actually plugged in before you call them!

Address

156 Moulder Street
Orange, NSW
2800

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61263611116

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