Planning for success is nice in theory, but it’s hard for any business, especially in South Africa. Everyone knows the term “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” The reason everyone has heard that term before is because planning and budgeting is critical for business success. Here at Multi we believe an IT Budget can help save you …
Cloud computing has surged in popularity. The 2015 Cloud Security Spotlight Report clearly makes this point. More than 70 percent of the 1,010 participants reported that they use or plan to use a cloud computing solution. Yet, some organisations are still apprehensive about using the cloud. Common Concerns Organisations hesitant about cloud computing are often concerned about: Security. Security is …
Developing strategies for business growth is a cornerstone of the modern organisation. Developing strategies to help avoid business loss is just as important, which means business continuity plans are critical. These documents provide detailed plans on how to keep essential operations running during an emergency in order to minimise losses. Some organisations call these documents “disaster recovery plans.” Others use …
There are a lot of good reasons why your company needs a website, below are 10 reasons why its essential to be online now: 1. Convenience for customers Using the Internet to search for businesses and products is much easier and faster than any time in the past. Millions of searches are done everyday and it is commonplace for businesses …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
With computers and Internet access such an integral part of every business, and the Internet filled with everything from gambling to X-Rated websites, it is critical that every business has an Internet Use Policy in place. This policy can help prevent your employees from accidentally or intentionally causing harm to your company or your company’s reputation. While you don’t want …