Brightly blog
We’re sharing insights and updates to support your business, as well as stories from our community of partners and clients who are also using their business to create positive impact in their industry.
Five tips from Kiwi businesses on how to become B Corp Certified
If you’re curious about what it takes to become B Corp certified, or you’ve started measuring your business impact, this webinar from B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand has insights to help you on your certification journey.
Supporting digital inclusion in Aotearoa
Aotearoa has some of the best digital infrastructure in the world, but what is that worth if we’re leaving 1 in 5 New Zealanders behind? Let’s look at why digital equity is important and how it can be achieved.
Plastic Free July tips from Sustainable Coastlines
Aotearoa has a big problem with plastic. Fortunately, our friends at Sustainable Coastlines have shared some simple swaps to reduce your plastic consumption.
The role of IT training in creating a more resilient business
There are few places where the saying ‘change is the only constant’ is more apt than in the technology industry. And while innovation helps your business be more efficient, more collaborative, more connected and more productive, technology is only as good as the people who use it. Any friction or hesitation around your software, platforms or IT tools can be a hindrance, rather than a help.
Three ways we’ve made our B Corp better for people, planet, and communities
In 2020, we were proud to become the first IT services company in Aotearoa to certify as a B Corporation, joining a growing number of Kiwi businesses with purposes beyond profit.
Having recently celebrated our 5th year in business, it was a good opportunity for us to reflect on what we’ve achieved since our certification, and to also consider where there is still room for us to have greater impact.
What’s it like to work at Brightly?
As the first IT services company in Aotearoa to certify as a B Corp, we’re clear about our values around sustainability and social justice. But we know it’s easy to wax lyrical about company culture and office perks, so for us, it’s important that Brightly’s values aren’t just words we post on our website, but are demonstrated in the work we do, the way we work, the people we hire and the way our team collaborates.
Ensuring operational efficiency through IT for GN Construction
GN Construction is an Auckland-based commercial contractor, focusing on the delivery of residential apartment projects, commercial, multi-residential and aged care developments throughout Aotearoa.
IT support for Aotearoa’s first Green Star-rated hotel, The Hotel Britomart
“Sustainability is a big thing for us, and we’re always looking for ways to do more. Knowing that Brightly are on the same page and working towards their own goals is a positive for us too.”
#Tech4Good - How we’re doing our bit to create industry change
As an IT services business, it’s important to us to consider how we can reduce the negative impacts of technology, while maximising its positive impacts for our customers.
Supporting Sustainable Coastlines with IT services as they scale
“With Brightly, we found a business with really good ethical values and sustainability credentials, as well as a team who were able to support the kind of business needs that we have.”
Is your business vulnerable to these common security threats?
To help you understand where you may need to tighten up your IT security, here’s an overview of the biggest threats impacting New Zealanders.
Cloud migration: how a move to the cloud can improve employee productivity
If you’re looking for ways to create greater efficiency across your business, here’s how a move to the cloud could help.
Can managed IT services help you become a more sustainable business?
Looking for better ways to do business? Here’s how we help build a more sustainable approach into our clients’ IT strategy.
Managing remote productivity with Microsoft 365 for business
With distributed workforces here to stay, find out why we recommend our clients consider making the move to Microsoft 365 for managing remote productivity.
Raising voices and visibility through story with Storyo
We are proud sponsors of Storyo’s founder series, putting a spotlight on narratives from diverse wāhine and non-binary in Aotearoa. See more about Storyo here.
How to assess the cyber security risk of your business
Is your business at risk of a cyber security breach? Here’s what you need to know about protecting yourself, and your customers.
Supporting a plastic-free Aotearoa
While we’re doing our bit to reduce waste, we wanted to shine a light on a local start-up that’s going even further to solve Aotearoa’s plastic pollution problem.
One Percent Collective 3 Year Anniversary
Recently we celebrated our three year anniversary where we have been able to donate $16,500.00 to 11 of the charities that we support with our regular giving.
How environmentally friendly is your cloud hosting?
Not all cloud providers are created equal when it comes to environmental impact. Three cloud providers account for around two-thirds of all hosting. We looked into how these big players stack up when it comes to carbon emission and energy efficiency.
Women in tech: Considering a post-Covid career in IT
In the wake of 2020’s pandemic, ways of working undoubtedly changed. Short-term, disruption to jobs was sudden, but the lasting impact on labour demand continues to show its effects.