How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost in South Africa?
Managed IT in South Africa typically costs R400 to R1,500 per user per month excluding VAT. What the fee should include, what is extra, and how to compare quotes.
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AGI, GPT-6 Astra and Where AI Is Actually Going
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra landed in September 2026 and its co-founder called it a possible AGI. What is real, what is hype, and what an SME should do now.
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ChatGPT and Copilot are brilliant. They are also a quiet way to hand your confidential data to a stranger. Here is how to use them safely.
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How to choose video conferencing hardware for your meeting rooms: cameras, microphones, acoustics and the mistakes that make hybrid meetings painful.
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Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace for your South African business? Real costs, desktop apps, storage and admin trade-offs — an honest comparison.
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A practical POPIA compliance checklist for South African businesses: data audits, lawful basis, Information Officers, breach plans and staff training.
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Infrastructure
How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost in South Africa?
Managed IT in South Africa typically costs R400 to R1,500 per user per month excluding VAT. What the fee should include, what is extra, and how to compare quotes.
AI
AGI, GPT-6 Astra and Where AI Is Actually Going
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra landed in September 2026 and its co-founder called it a possible AGI. What is real, what is hype, and what an SME should do now.
Infrastructure
Load Shedding IT Continuity: Keeping Your Business Running
Load shedding has eased, but the grid hasn't been fixed. A practical guide to UPS sizing, LTE failover and cloud-first IT continuity for SA businesses.
Microsoft
Windows 10 End of Support: Your Options
Windows 10 support ended in October 2025 and the ESU bridge is running out. Upgrade paths, hardware rules and costs for South African businesses.
Nonprofit IT
The Microsoft Nonprofit Grant Changed. Here's Your 2026 Playbook
Microsoft retired the free Business Premium grant in July 2025. What South African nonprofits get free now, what to pay for, and how to apply.
AI
Using AI Without Leaking Business Data
ChatGPT and Copilot are brilliant. They are also a quiet way to hand your confidential data to a stranger. Here is how to use them safely.
Video & Comms
Choosing a Video Conferencing Setup
How to choose video conferencing hardware for your meeting rooms: cameras, microphones, acoustics and the mistakes that make hybrid meetings painful.
Microsoft
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace: An Honest Comparison
Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace for your South African business? Real costs, desktop apps, storage and admin trade-offs — an honest comparison.
Compliance
POPIA Compliance Checklist for SA Businesses
A practical POPIA compliance checklist for South African businesses: data audits, lawful basis, Information Officers, breach plans and staff training.
Cybersecurity
Phishing Prevention: Training Your Team
Phishing is behind most breaches. How to train your team to spot spear phishing, whaling and QR-code scams before one click costs your business.
Microsoft
Lift & Shift vs Native: Cloud Migration Strategies
Lift-and-shift or cloud-native? How South African businesses should plan a cloud migration, and why copying your servers as-is usually costs more.
Google
Google Workspace for Nonprofits
Google Workspace for Nonprofits vs the Microsoft grant: what South African NPOs get free, what changed in 2025, and which suite fits your team.
Cybersecurity
MFA Everywhere: Non-Negotiable
MFA blocks over 99% of automated account attacks. Why multi-factor authentication is non-negotiable and how to roll it out without the grumbles.
Infrastructure
The Hidden Cost of Old Hardware
Old hardware feels free, but it costs you in downtime, support hours and security risk. The real maths of a four-year hardware refresh cycle.
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Practical resources to help you improve your IT security and operations
What is in the Nonprofit IT Checklist?
The checklist is an essential IT security and productivity audit for mission-driven organisations, covering grants, security and operations
Download FreeWhat is in the POPIA Compliance Guide?
The guide is a step-by-step technical framework for POPIA compliance for South African businesses
Download FreeWhat is in the Backup Readiness Guide?
The guide is a practical standard for making sure your organisation can recover from any disaster
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