# AMEA Technologies

> AMEA Technologies is a South African IT services company headquartered in Johannesburg,
> with teams in Cape Town and Durban, serving businesses and nonprofits nationwide. We provide Fractional CIO and IT advisory,
> managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and productivity (Microsoft 365 and Google
> Workspace), backup and disaster recovery, networking, hardware and software
> procurement, video conferencing, AI adoption, and IT policy documentation.

Last updated: 2026-09-05

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- Locations: head office in Johannesburg, Gauteng, with staffed teams in Cape Town and Durban. On-site support in Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal; remote support across all of South Africa.
- Contact: sales@ameatech.co.za, +27 72 798 6893 or +27 76 196 6291.
- Business hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 (SAST).
- Focus areas: cost-effective IT, POPIA compliance, Microsoft and Google platforms, cybersecurity, and nonprofit technology grants.
- Partners: Microsoft Partner, Google Partner, Dell Partner, Fortinet Partner.
- Full page text for grounding: https://www.ameatech.co.za/llms-full.txt
- Article feed: https://www.ameatech.co.za/feed.xml

## Services
- [Fractional CIO Services South Africa](https://www.ameatech.co.za/services/fractional-cio): Part-time executive IT leadership for South African businesses: IT strategy, budget ownership and vendor management at a fraction of a full-time CIO's cost.
- [Managed IT Services South Africa](https://www.ameatech.co.za/services/managed-it): Proactive IT management for South African businesses: 24/7 monitoring, helpdesk support, server management and strategic IT planning on a predictable monthly fee.
- [Cybersecurity Services South Africa](https://www.ameatech.co.za/services/cybersecurity): Layered cybersecurity for South African businesses: email and endpoint protection, network security, MFA, incident response and staff awareness training.
- [Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace Setup](https://www.ameatech.co.za/services/cloud): Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace setup, migration and management for South African businesses — licensing, admin and support from a certified partner.
- [Backup & Disaster Recovery South Africa](https://www.ameatech.co.za/services/backup): Ransomware-proof backup and disaster recovery for South African businesses: immutable backups, tested restores and rapid recovery planning.
- [Networking & Infrastructure South Africa](https://www.ameatech.co.za/services/networking): Business network design, firewalls, enterprise WiFi, SD-WAN and secure remote access for South African companies, built and supported by AMEA Technologies.
- [Hardware & Software Procurement South Africa](https://www.ameatech.co.za/services/hardware): Source laptops, workstations, peripherals and software licences at volume pricing, with deployment and ongoing support from AMEA Technologies in Johannesburg.
- [Video Conferencing Solutions South Africa](https://www.ameatech.co.za/services/video-conferencing): Meeting room AV from huddle spaces to auditoriums. Cameras, microphones, displays and one-touch conferencing, installed by AMEA Technologies in Johannesburg.
- [AI Adoption & Strategy South Africa](https://www.ameatech.co.za/services/ai-adoption): Adopt AI safely in your South African business: Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini rollouts with governance, training and readiness assessments.
- [IT Policy & Documentation South Africa](https://www.ameatech.co.za/services/policy-documentation): Custom IT policies for South African businesses: disaster recovery plans, incident response, AI usage policies and POPIA compliance frameworks.

## For nonprofits
- [Nonprofit IT & Tech Grants](https://www.ameatech.co.za/nonprofits): Helping South African NPOs access free and discounted technology from Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Canva, Zoom, and more, including the Google Ad Grant.
- [Nonprofit Eligibility Checker](https://www.ameatech.co.za/nonprofits/eligibility): Check whether your NPO qualifies for technology grants.

## Insights (articles)
- [Load Shedding IT Continuity: Keeping Your Business Running](https://www.ameatech.co.za/insights/load-shedding-it-continuity): 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. (published 2026-07-22)
- [Still on Windows 10? Your Real Options in 2026](https://www.ameatech.co.za/insights/windows-10-end-of-support): Windows 10 support ended in October 2025 and the ESU bridge is running out. Upgrade paths, hardware rules and costs for South African businesses. (published 2026-07-22)
- [The Microsoft Nonprofit Grant Changed. Here's Your 2026 Playbook](https://www.ameatech.co.za/insights/microsoft-nonprofit-grant-2026): 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. (published 2026-07-22)
- [Using AI Tools Without Leaking Your Business Data](https://www.ameatech.co.za/insights/ai-data-privacy): 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. (published 2026-06-16)
- [Choosing the Right Video Conferencing Solution](https://www.ameatech.co.za/insights/video-conf-guide): How to choose video conferencing hardware for your meeting rooms: cameras, microphones, acoustics and the mistakes that make hybrid meetings painful. (published 2026-01-24)
- [Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace: An Honest Comparison](https://www.ameatech.co.za/insights/m365-vs-google): Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace for your South African business? Real costs, desktop apps, storage and admin trade-offs — an honest comparison. (published 2026-01-20)
- [POPIA Compliance Checklist for SA Businesses](https://www.ameatech.co.za/insights/popia-compliance): A practical POPIA compliance checklist for South African businesses: data audits, lawful basis, Information Officers, breach plans and staff training. (published 2026-01-18)
- [Phishing Prevention: Training Your Team](https://www.ameatech.co.za/insights/phishing-prevention): 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. (published 2026-01-15)
- [Lift & Shift vs Native: Cloud Migration Strategies](https://www.ameatech.co.za/insights/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. (published 2026-01-12)
- [Google Workspace for Nonprofits](https://www.ameatech.co.za/insights/google-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. (published 2026-01-10, updated 2026-06-16)
- [MFA Everywhere: Non-Negotiable](https://www.ameatech.co.za/insights/mfa-importance): MFA blocks over 99% of automated account attacks. Why multi-factor authentication is non-negotiable and how to roll it out without the grumbles. (published 2026-01-08)
- [The Hidden Cost of Old Hardware](https://www.ameatech.co.za/insights/hardware-lifecycle): 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. (published 2026-01-05)

## Tools
- [IT Health Check](https://www.ameatech.co.za/tools/health-check): Free self-assessment of your IT and security posture.
- [Microsoft 365 Pricing Estimator](https://www.ameatech.co.za/pricing-tools): Estimate Microsoft 365 costs in ZAR, including nonprofit discounts.
- [Nonprofit Eligibility Checker](https://www.ameatech.co.za/nonprofits/eligibility)

## Guides & resources
- [IT Glossary](https://www.ameatech.co.za/glossary): Plain-English definitions of 34 IT, security, cloud and POPIA terms for South African businesses.
- [Nonprofit IT Checklist](https://www.ameatech.co.za/resources/checklist)
- [POPIA Compliance Guide](https://www.ameatech.co.za/resources/popia)
- [Backup & Recovery Guide](https://www.ameatech.co.za/resources/backup)

## Company
- [About AMEA Technologies](https://www.ameatech.co.za/about)
- [Areas we serve](https://www.ameatech.co.za/areas): On-site IT support from teams in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban; remote support across South Africa.
- [Security Hub](https://www.ameatech.co.za/security)
- [Platforms: Microsoft & Google](https://www.ameatech.co.za/platforms)
- [Partners & Vendors](https://www.ameatech.co.za/partners)
- [Contact](https://www.ameatech.co.za/contact)