Blog
A collection of musings on a wide variety of IT-related topics
Here’s the IoT: Internet of Things
One of the predominant features of Managed Services is the ability to both automate and perform remote management of that automation. Being in a position to detect issues earlier leads to far better proactive action. The current upwards trend of the Internet of Things...
Managed Services – where is SA headed?
In the latter part of 2015, we presented arguments to make the case for Managed Services within ICT-dependent sectors. These included resource, cost and reliability considerations. Since then, a number of entities have asked about progress in the field. Questions...
Online backup made easy
World Backup Day falls on March 31st, and in the light of digital information security, we consider a basic approach to online backup. Why data backup should not be an afterthought When looking at connectivity technology today compared to 20 years ago, who would have...
Meet me halfway – modern approaches to meetings
Meetings are a common source of divided opinions. Some attendees will insist that they are a waste of time and resources. Others consider them to be invaluable for communicating. Still others are on the fence, seeing both advantages and disadvantages. Whichever side...
Physical Hosting – The Choices
Physical or colocated hosting presents several choices, and both businesses and individuals can benefit from knowing which suits their requirements best. Our Senior Solutions Architect explains the basics.
Moore’s Law and the future of hardware
Energy efficiency in processing can only be beneficial, and data centers in particular should take note.
Continued education is the key to continued work success
It’s about more than keeping your current skills sharp; further education adds value to yourself and your company
Moving offices – lessons in organisational translocation
Moving offices is sometimes a strenuous and taxing experience for all involved. We learned a few tricks to make the process smoother.
E-learning bridges the knowledge gap
E-learning narrows the divide between education and technology, but it’s about more than just having fancy new computers to teach with.
Implementing a successful Help Desk
The nature of Help Desks can be simplified, and so can the ways to make sure they are effective
Troubleshooting – tackled the tried and tested way
Successful troubleshooting is derived as much from the right mindset as from the right knowledge
Celebrating the Internet in 2015
October 29th was celebrated as Internet Day. In tribute, and from the perspective of both individuals and a Service Provider supplying Internet access, we collected a few thoughts from within to share.
Weighing in on tertiary education
The recent SA university fees saga – what can business do to help education?
What our recent rebranding taught us
A complete rebranding can be difficult and time-consuming…but it doesn’t have to be
Why TCF should be part of company culture
Treating Customers Fairly is a guideline, a best-practice approach, and in some places even a regulation, so why isn’t it part of your company culture yet?