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Now you can also choose the Techtron Firewall Service. The combination of flexibility and scalability of this new alternative is designed to satisfy the security needs of any network. Features Firewall with stateful inspection The firewall is based on Stateful Inspection technology that identifies every incoming packet: by recognizing the source and contents of each packet, helping guard against unwanted...

Techtron Online Backup Suite is a comprehensive data protection system. Techtron offers an easy-to-use and reliable backup solution to ensure that important business and personal data is protected and is readily available when needed Techtron Online Backup Manager is a multi-platform, robust and secure client software that works with our server software, for offsite backup of critical databases and files....

Techtron Computers has been offering remote support to our server installations for the past few years. With our new offering we are able to Deliver instant support services to all our clients when you’re at the office, at home or on the road. Zero router configuration means that you can send and receive calls from Virtually anywhere in the world!...

Techtron Computers is pleased to announce effective the 1st of Sep­tember 2007 a merger with FoneIT, a supplier of IT equipment and services, specializing in Microsoft product technologies. For the past four years, our corporate mission has been to become the supplier of choice for business IT services.  Our merger with FoneIT brings us one step closer to the accomplishment...

Remote IT Support has become one of the standard services offered by almost all established IT support companies, due to the high demand coming from the marketplace, but at what point does remote support start negatively affecting you business when do you reach a tipping point? We all know the benefits of remote support: faster response time. better utilisation of...

Techtron has been offering Cloud Email Services through a partnership with Synaq (www.synaq.com) for a while now.  We thought we would share some information about what powers our Cloud Email Service. Techtron’s Cloud Email is run on VMware Zimbra which is an enterprise-class email, calendar and collaboration solution, built for the cloud, both public and private. With a redesigned browser-based...

Our clients often ask us about the difference between Capped vs Uncapped and why we always recommend capped accounts for our business clients.  I found this nice explanation from Johan Botha. When it comes to Capped vs Uncapped Internet, here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons, to help you decide which to choose: Let’s start with Shaping. This is...

What is the difference between a domain and a workgroup? Computers on a network can be part of a workgroup or a domain. The main difference between workgroups and domains is how resources on the network are managed. Computers on home networks are usually part of a workgroup, and computers on workplace networks are usually part of a domain. In...

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...

A vast majority of small companies rely on the latest technology to run efficiently. For these companies, making smart IT decisions can affect daily operations, as well as long-term success. Here are 4 common IT mistakes that small companies should avoid: 1. Failing to Plan for Growth Many small companies fail to properly account for IT within their growth strategy....

Ransomware stops you from using your PC. It holds your PC or files for “ransom”. This page describes what ransomware is and what it does, and provides advice on how to prevent and recover from ransomware infections. You can also read a Microsoft blog about ransomware: The 5Ws and 1H of ransomware. What does ransomware do? There are different types...

Zimbra Connector For Outlook (ZCO): Setting Up Out Of Office Assistant One of the added benefits of utilizing the Zimbra Connector for Outlook (ZCO) is the Out of Office Assistant feature. You can setup the ZCO’s Out of Office Assistant to send automatic responses to individuals who send you messages when your are out of the office. It is important...