The Bullpen

The pandemic has caused many businesses to adopt a remote working model. However, most companies were unprepared for the security challenges associated with remote work. As a result, the frequency of cyber-attacks has increased by nearly 3 million in 2022 so far.

Businesses worldwide have taken a big hit in the last few years. Factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and other issues have forced many business owners to close their doors. Businesses must look to the future and how we can work together to weather...

Did you know that over 100 zettabytes of storage will be in the cloud by 2025? For perspective, one zettabyte is 1 billion terabytes, and one terabyte is 1 trillion gigabytes. With so many companies entrusting so much data to cloud computing, it can be easy to assume that that's...

Did you know that 39% of internet traffic may be malicious? Because we interact with such a small slice of the internet, it's sometimes easy to forget that it's like the Wild West. But the internet ocean is vast, and the monsters that lurk in the deep too often remain unseen.

Did you know the South African IT services market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.6%, reaching R160 billion by 2027? This reflects the rising demand for outsourced IT services. As businesses prioritise cost-effective solutions and digital transformation, outsourcing IT becomes essential for staying competitive, accessing expert support, and leveraging advanced technologies.

For these reasons and others, we believe it's well worth considering outsourcing your IT services function, and we're here to tell you why. 

Businesses looking for innovative cloud-managed services may be confused by all the different terminologies used. Understandable when technology changes so quickly. Despite this, it is pertinent that companies respond accordingly.

59% of respondents surveyed on the World Economic Forum Global Cybersecurity Outlook for 2022 reported that responding to a cybersecurity incident would be challenging for them.

The reasoning behind this high percentage? The lack of cybersecurity skills within their team. Worsening this situation further is that the world's continuous technological advances while being the main driver of economic growth, have also led to a higher incidence of cyberattacks.

Living through a pandemic has shown us many things, one being the importance of remaining prepared for anything. When countless businesses had to close their doors in 2020, many were ill-prepared to handle such a disaster when it struck.

Is your data securely backed up? Does your business have a disaster recovery plan, or does it need one? 

Intending to ensure you never lose any data, we are here to help ensure you have the most up-to-date managed backup plan and the technology to guarantee its success.

So what exactly are IT-managed services, and why are this vast number of businesses so interested in what they can provide?

Managed IT services provide a long list of benefits to companies that utilise them. Read on to learn about the most important things to understand about IT-managed services and what they might be able to do for your company!

In South Africa, more than 60% of workers are already using generative AI tools regularly, with 21% incorporating them into their daily tasks. This level of adoption surpasses that of countries like France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, reflecting a strong embrace of emerging technologies. 

Despite their widespread use, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are often confused. Although they share similarities, they serve distinct purposes. Understanding the difference between RPA and AI is essential for selecting the right tools for specific business needs. This article will explore these differences and highlight how each technology can be leveraged effectively.

An all-too-familiar scenario in South Africa these days: You've had to hang the "We're Closed" sign on your door for the third time this week. The result: You're turning customers away and negatively affecting your reliability as a business. And most importantly, you're also burning cash.