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2018Why outsourcing is a better option in an uncertain economic environment
South Africa’s downgrade to junk status by a number of global ratings agencies has put an already strained economy under further stress. While this has numerous implications, for business, one of the most significant challenges is the fact that investments into technology become more expensive, and often cannot be justified in such an uncertain environment. Conversely, however, technology is the lifeblood of any organisation...
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2018Cheap rates alone does not make for good data management
Organisations across all sectors have quickly realised the value of data as an asset to their business. Containing valuable insights into their markets as well as ways to improve and evolve their operations, data – and the management thereof – is essential for business success. Being so critical, it’s safe to say that data curation and management should not be left in the hands...
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2018Common backup blunders – how even the smallest error can cost you your data
We all know backup is important, which is why most organisations ensure they have sufficient backup in place. After all, data is valuable and needs to be protected. But having the right backup is only part of the solution; the rest is up to the policies in place and the people who use it. Instances of data loss due to simple human error are more...
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2018The perfect opportunity to discuss investing in securing your business data through backup and archiving solutions.
Meet Gabsten Technologies at the MyBroadband Cloud, Hosting, and Security Conference taking place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on 13 June 2018. We specialise in maximising the management and backup of data for businesses, including cloud adoption and integration strategies, on-site or hybrid data solutions, disaster recovery consulting, and managed services – no matter the size of the business or budget. Solutions and...
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2018Should backup be a cyber insurance prerequisite?
Last year saw a surge in cybercrime which surpassed previous years, highlighting the importance of having proper, continually updated security measures in place. Data’s increasing value and the advent of regulatory measures around data protection have pushed the protection of company and personal information, in the face of rising cybercrime, to the fore for South African businesses. As a result, many organisations are exploring the...
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2018SMEs need to implement the correct ICT tools, to take care of their businesses – preventing loss of crucial records
In today’s exceptionally competitive digitally-driven market, documents, files and systems are the most important asset for business. Everything in a business is replaceable, except for this data and software, which makes it critical for companies to put ICT tools in place to help the business extract value from data and applications, and prevent loss of important files, documents and even emails. While larger entities have...
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2018Extract more value from your backup than just ‘backup’
Let’s face it, data has become a valuable business asset. At any given time, an organisation has reams of data stored, from customer information to records of transactions to employee information and sensitive documents. No organisation can afford to risk loss of any of this data or, perhaps even more threatening, having their data leaked publicly. Yet, many companies still regard data backup as a...
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2018Press Release: Gabsten Technologies awarded Commvault Service Advantage Plus Partner status
Data Management Solution specialist, Gabsten Technologies, has recently received additional certifications from Commvault under the Commvault Service Advantage program for Advanced Architecture Design, Residency Specialisation as well as Remote Managed Services Specialisation. With these specialisations Gabsten is now the only Commvault Service Advantage + Partner in the MESAT region. Prior to this latest round of certifications, Gabsten had been recognised by Commvault’s Service Advantage framework...
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