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As Microsoft Teams has become the core communications client for Office 365, we are announcing that Skype for Business Online will retire on 31 July 2021. After that time, the Skype for Business Online service will no longer be accessible or supported. For additional details and resources for planning your upgrade to Teams, read our blog post.    ...

Software ownership died, Spaceflight lived and well, net neutrality lived AND died… Wow what a decade! We began 2010 with a massive wave of optimism and of course, connection [FACEBOOK], but all was timeously wiped out by tribalism [FACEBOOK]. There were trolls of every kind, weeping over net neutrality victims and an unblinking eye of digital surveillance. These are undoubtedly...

Any loopholes in managing company data can have serious consequences. Take, for example, Morgan Stanley which had to pay up financier Ronald Perelman a whopping $1.45 billion, in part because the global giant could not produce all the critical email communication during the trial’s disclosure phase. Whether yours is a small, medium-sized, or large business, you must put the necessary...

As IT consultants we are often asked to assist our clients with Acceptable use Policies.  IT is very unlikely that any two usage policies will be identical, as companies have different requirements, however it helps to have a sample policy to start as a base and then adapt as required.  I have provided very simple yet effective Internet and Email...

It seems ridiculous that, in today’s day and age, we are still facing situations where we are unable to connect to the internet and, by extension, are disconnected from the rest of the world – at least it feels that way. To overcome these feelings of disconnect, we’ve found three Microsoft applications that have offline functionality and will help you...

One of the newest in-office trends we’re seeing is workplace chat apps. These tools let you schedule jobs, chat with your co-workers and even let you login on your mobile device, to name but a few functions. While there are so many benefits, there are also some aspects that can act detrimentally in your workspace. Always stay connected As mentioned,...

Cybersecurity in South Africa There is no doubt that in today’s digital world cybersecurity is a threat to any business. South Africa is still largely vulnerable to cybercrime, leaving it open to threats to the country’s critical information infrastructure and socio-economic development. The consequences include financial damage as well as damage to an organisation’s reputation. In South Africa, there are...

Cloud Computing for the Win Much like the vaping industry with its huge market value and accompanying cloud of cinnamon & butter popcorn smoke, some things are here to stay. One development that you might be thrilled is here to stay, is cloud computing. And it brings with it an array of benefits including increased security and reduced costs, to...

Almost as undeniable as a cup of coffee in the morning, social media has become a part of most people’s daily lives. People love sharing their personal lives and views and knowing what’s going on in the lives of others. Although a fun activity, sharing information on social media platforms can have serious consequences. With these warnings in mind, we’re...

Anyone that runs a business knows that you are constantly pulled in different directions. You’re trying not to get lost in the bustle of corporate growth and at the same time stay up to date with your technology needs. As a business, you have a few things to consider. And these can either make your job easier or ad to...

What is remote network monitoring software? Are you always on-site and able to assist with any network issues? Unfortunately, business owners today are not able to be everywhere at the same time. Remote network monitoring software gives IT staff access to your network monitoring server from anywhere. With a remote monitoring tool, you can access your network maps, sub-maps, configuration...

We have previously written about the benefits of outsourcing your IT services and this blog will focus on the benefits once again, only now with a look at how, with each year, businesses are focusing on cutting costs and improving turnover. IT support, whether in-house or not, can leave you with bumps in the road or make the journey as...