Are you in the process of selecting a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for your business? With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to find the right one.Fear not, WE are here to help YOU! • When choosing an MSP, there are several key considerations to keep in mind. First and foremost, you want […]
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Are you tired of juggling multiple IT tasks, trying to keep up with technology trends? Outsourcing your IT services to a Managed Service Provider (MSP) is the game-changer you have been looking for! 1. Cost Savings:No more upfront investments in hardware & software, no more worrying about maintenance costs or keeping up with the latest
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How is the IT service industry evolving? The world of the IT service industry is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. Let’s discuss some ways in which this dynamic industry is evolving and shaping the future: 1. Digital Transformation:With the rapid advancement of technology, businesses are recognizing the need
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Boost your business communication with the power of VOIP! Are you tired of outdated phone systems that drain your budget while limiting your productivity?Look no further! Introducing Business VOIP – the game-changing solution that will revolutionize your communication strategy. Business VOIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, is a cutting-edge technology that enables you to make
IT Services: Driving Sustainability in Companies Did you know that IT services play a crucial role in encouraging sustainability within organizations? As we strive to create a greener and more eco-friendly future, using the power of technology becomes important.Let’s discuss a few key points on how IT services can help drive sustainability in your company:
Photo by Alberto Juárez on Unsplash If there’s a quicker and easier way to do something than why not take a shortcut? No, we’re not talking about shortcuts in life – we’re talking about keyboard shortcuts for Windows PCs that help you carry out a task in a flash! You are certain to impress your
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Images courtesy of slon_pics According to a December 2021 White Paper from the World Economic Forum, SMEs make up over 90% of all companies across the globe. However, many of these SMEs are not utilising the tools and technologies available to them, leaving a massive productivity gap between them and the ones that are embracing
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Whether you’re adding a new member to the team or are spoiling yourself with a new buy, setting up a new pc can seem a little daunting. There are so many things you need to do in order to get it up and running so that you can carry on with business as usual. Installing
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Photo by Magnet.me on Unsplash For most businesses these days, their organisation and income is heavily centralised around data – in the form of documents, images, videos etc. Without this data, a company that was once flourishing, would easily crumble and be forced to shut its doors. If you’ve gone through the ordeal of losing
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Arguably our most essential service is Managed Backup Solutions And it’s easy to understand why – data is the lifeblood of any business, and data loss can be devastating! A Paragon Software Group study reveals that one in five small businesses have experienced data loss that caused significant impact on the business. And this report
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Running a business and staying on top of everything is no easy feat. For a business owner, there are some things that keep you up at night and leave parts of your business lacking attention. The last thing you thought you’d be worrying about is the IT side of things. Often this underestimated but very
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These days there’s really not much to password protection, and it’s becoming easier for users to keep their data secure thanks to smart password management systems and Two-Factor Authentication. If you’re a person who despises the idea of creating a million passwords and having to remember all of them, and are frustrated by all the
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Image: pixabay.com With load shedding looming large and causing massive cuts in working hours, and thus productivity, businesses – especially SMEs – need all the backup they can get. They also need to make sure that their backups don’t let them down and that they can get the most out of these often-expensive independent power
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Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash These days there’s really not much to password protection, and it’s becoming easier for users to keep their data secure thanks to smart password management systems and Two-Factor Authentication. If you’re a person who despises the idea of creating a million passwords and having to remember all of them, and are frustrated by all the digital red tape, then you’ll enjoy these two simple and
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Experts in the business technology field agree that with more global data privacy regulations, a steady rise in cybercrime, and the third world’s need for affordable internet connectivity – the IT industry has to adapt… fast! We’re taking a look at three IT trends shaking up the business world in 2018 below: Edge Computing In
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Welcome to 2018, a year that awards opportunities to climb higher, reach further and do more than we did before. Information Communication Technologies are facilitating this on a global scale, by providing affordable internet connectivity to more and more previously disconnected people. One of these technologies is LTE-A, and Stratus IT is proud to be
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Let’s face it, 2017 is all but over. When people look back on this period in history, cloud computing will certainly stand out as one of those innovations that changed society in a highly significant way – like Henry Ford’s Model T of the early 1900s and the rise of Microsoft in the ‘70s. With
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There’s a long answer, and then there’s the short answer this article will share. It’s now become common language for IT professionals to use the phrases cloud or in the cloud as a metaphor for the internet and web based applications, So when we say cloud computing, all we really mean is performing certain computing
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With the rise of the smart device, and with few parts of the planet yet to be introduced to the internet, one can safely say that information technology has become a standard feature in our everyday lives. Our business sectors now require the internet in order to keep the global economy functional, while complex networks
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With the internet absolutely booming as an industry in Southern Africa, more and more homes are being awarded access to cheaper internet access. We live on our digital devices these day, downloading emails to our phones and calling our far-flung family members using data-based communication applications. It is vital to have reliable internet access to
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With the constant pressures of managing a business, few managers ever give much thought to one of the most vital communications platforms connecting a business to its various stakeholders – the business telephone system. Scratchy phone lines, interrupted signals, and telephone system downtime could be losing your business vital leads – making telephonically conveying information
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Arguably our most essential service is Managed Backup Solutions And it’s easy to understand why – data is the lifeblood of any business, and data loss can be devastating! A Paragon Software Group study reveals that one in five small businesses have experienced data loss that caused significant impact on the business. And this report
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Just how safe is your business information? You’ve got a password on your server, so that should be enough, right? Not exactly. We currently live in an age where cybercrime pays much more than real-world crime, and perpetrators don’t even have to leave the comfort of their desk chairs to steal your business data within
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IT managed services allow companies to outsource their IT needs to a dedicated IT management business on a subscription model. The development of MSP began in the 1990s and is now democratising Information Technology by giving start-ups and SMEs the ability to access IT systems that would otherwise be unaffordable to do in-house. Find out
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It’s Friday morning and you’re heading out the door, your laptop in one hand and your lunch bag in the other. You put your luggage on the back seat of your car and hit the road, stopping at a garage on the way for a cup of coffee and a muffin – breakfast on the
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On the 12th of May 2017, the WannaCry ransomware strain infiltrated hundreds of thousands of computers from 150 countries around the world. As is the nature of ransomware, the WannaCry strain prevents access to a computer system or important data until a ransom is paid. Organisations affected include FedEx, the NHS of the UK, and
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In 2010, an American thinktank decided to undertake a study of the communications sector – specifically looking at computers and the occasional angst they cause us. A Customer Experience Board created by the Chief Marketing Officer Council surveyed more than 1,000 individuals living in North America, looking into how customers using information technologies can be
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With the recent developments in South Africa’s economic climate, more and more businesses are looking to save costs where they can in order to keep their growth of profit on the up and up. One smart way they are doing this is by outsourcing multiple organisational functions to a single company who offer a range
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Cloud computing relies on a hosted service delivery model which offers you off-premise IT services. This gives SME’s and larger businesses the ability to radically change the way they run their businesses, store data, communicate and go online. Want to get the most out of your IT budget and increase ROI? Discover the benefits of
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75% of small and midsize businesses rank data loss as the most significant risk to their business, according to Applied Research. This isn’t surprising considering that data is the life force of any business and lost data presents a danger to company security and profits. Discover how your business can avoid data loss disasters with
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Slow internet is corrosive to business efficiency and productivity. It’s a good thing then that internet connectivity is evolving to meet our ever-growing need for faster internet speeds, as more and more of our business functions move online. Don’t get left behind the curve, find out why your business needs fibre internet… Improve work productivity
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