Microsoft Office 2016, the latest Windows-based version of the major technology company’s application suite, is scheduled for a release later this year. However, we already know quite a bit about the product, thanks to a preview and testing program that Microsoft has been running. Here are 6 details to look forward to, ahead of the product’s mainstream release: 1. Better …
6 IT Policies To Help Protect Your Company
Many companies rely on IT to help run their businesses. For this reason, they often depend on a set of IT policies to ensure the productive, appropriate, and legal use of IT resources. IT policies establish expectations and regulations for behavior related to company computers and networks. In addition, IT policies detail consequences for employees or customers in the event …
Why 3CX as a Virtual PBX Over Other Hosted Solutions?
Since technology started making its way towards the cloud, a whole array of virtual products have graced the business software and solutions market. When it comes to choosing a virtual PBX for your business, and with so many vendors claiming to offer the perfect solution, it can be a daunting task just narrowing down a shortlist of possible contenders. After …
5 tips on How to Spot a Malicious Email
5 tips on How to Spot a Malicious Email Email spam filtering is much better than it used to be. For example with the anti-spam service I use I get maybe one spam email a week. But no system is perfect and every now and then a malicious email will manage to slip into your inbox, so it’s critically important …
6 Reasons to Use Remote Monitoring to Keep an Eye on Your Systems
6 Reasons to Use Remote Monitoring to Keep an Eye on Your Systems Many IT service providers use remote monitoring tools to gather information and send reports about their clients’ computer systems. Almost anything can be monitored, from routers and firewalls to virus detection and email services. Here are five benefits of using remote monitoring to keep an eye on …
The Top Ten Tips to Protect Yourself from Malware
1. Do not open suspicious looking emails or click on URLs / hyperlinks in such mails. This cannot be stressed enough and is still a major reason for infection. If in doubt, delete! For businesses it is worth employing third party cloud-based email hygiene subscription services (such as our email software). These scan emails before they are delivered. They also offer features such as …
Why you should wait on the Windows 10 Upgrade
Microsoft announced that Windows 10, their latest operating system to grace the computers of this planet, will be launching and made available worldwide on 29 July 2015. As someone who uses the Technical Preview builds every day, they’re almost ready for gold status, but they’re a ways away from it, with a few remaining niggling issues to solve and some …
Protect your Personal Information
You hear about people’s hard earned money being defrauded every day and you may be scared that the same might happen to you. There are better ways to keep safe than to keep all your money hidden under your mattress. The best way to protect yourself is to protect all your personal information and keep it away from thugs. What …
Top 10 Technology Trends for 2015
The 2015 Technology Trends are very exciting as technology is advancing at a faster rate giving us even more features, security and mobility. The latest trends are focused at improving your lifestyle through various ways and means, here are the top 10 Technology Trends for 2015. 1. Computing Everywhere As smart-phone technology advances, smart-phones will be used in new contexts …
The Top 10 Benefits of Outsourcing IT through Managed Services
IT Managed Services have become more and more popular among small to medium-sized businesses. There are many reasons for the growing move towards Managed Services and below are just a few immediate benefits. 1. Control IT Costs Outsourcing gives you a fixed cost and allows you budget effectively. You are able to use as much of that contract as you need …
What You Need to Know About Creating an IT Budget for 2015
After a long period of recession, spending on business technology is now on the rise. Signs of economic recovery and a more stable operating climate have caused companies to shed their cautious approaches and spend more on IT in 2015. With Electricity supply expected to stabilize and the ever-increasing advancements and benefits of IT for companies the expected IT spend …
Windows 10 Review and Features
Multi Will be offering the Windows 10 Upgrade pack for FREE On the 21st of January 2015 late Wednesday Night in South Africa the Multi staff were glued to the Windows 10 launch live stream. After all the features and demos we all agreed that Windows 10 is a definite upgrade for everyone using a device. It wasn’t another release of something new …