Your Backup Isn’t Enough Anymore: How Ransomware Is Changing Recovery Planning for South African SMEs
Your Backup Isn’t Enough Anymore: How Ransomware Is Changing Recovery Planning for South African SMEs “We’re fine, we have backups.” It’s the most common answer South African SME owners give when asked how they’d survive a ransomware attack. It’s also the answer attackers are now counting on. Ransomware in 2026 rarely goes straight for your […]
Cybersecurity Checklist for South African SMEs: 7 Security Controls to Review Before Year-End
Cybersecurity Checklist for South African SMEs: 7 Security Controls to Review Before Year-End If your business has not reviewed its cybersecurity controls in the last 12 months, there is a good chance you have security gaps you are unaware of. Recent Kaspersky research found that 78% of South African SMBs experienced at least one cybersecurity […]
Ways in Which ASG Can Replace In-house IT Functions
Ways in Which ASG Can Replace In-house IT Functions How ASG Can Enhance Efficiency Compared to in-house IT Operation IT spending is expected to reach $3.92 trillion worldwide this year as businesses adopt more and more IT solutions to improve their operations, particularly in the realm of electronic commerce. Customers today rely heavily on their […]
Cloud-Based IT Services — A Guide to Stay Productive Through Load Shedding
Cloud-Based IT Services — A Guide to Stay Productive Through Loadshedding A Guide to Stay Productive Through Load Shedding There have been more days (and nights) without electricity and load shedding in South Africa in 2023 than in the previous decade. Power outages have cost the country 1,296 hours so far this year, according […]
How to Check Which IT Service Providers Are Right for Your Business
How to Check Which IT Service Providers Are Right for Your Business How to Check Which IT Service Providers Are Right for Your Business Information technology (IT) encompasses an extremely extensive set of skills, from software development to network security to data centre operations to cloud computing. It’s time-consuming and costly to put together […]
All-in-One Guide: How to Choose the IT Company That Matches Your Needs Perfectly
All-in-One Guide: Choosing an IT Company All-in-One Guide: How to Choose the IT Company That Matches Your Needs Perfectly Because of the rapid pace at which technology is developing, it is crucial for companies to keep up with their IT demands. To determine your company’s information technology requirements, it is necessary to first examine your […]
The Impact of Eskom’s Load Shedding Schedule on IT Infrastructure
The Impact of Eskom’s Load Shedding Schedule on IT Infrastructure The Impact of Eskom’s Load Shedding Schedule on IT Infrastructure Load shedding, or scheduled power outages, have become a normal part of life in South Africa, as a consequence of Eskom, the state-owned electricity provider’s, lack of maintenance and strategic planning over many years. The first of […]
The Importance of IT Infrastructure Management in South African Businesses
The Importance of IT Infrastructure Management in South African Businesses The Importance of IT Infrastructure Management in South African Businesses IT infrastructure management involves taking care of all the bits of hardware and software that helps to grow and organisation. Seven in 10 businesses think IT infrastructure provides a competitive edge and boosts productivity, per […]