Posts Tagged ‘IT’

IT auditing could get your business network ahead of the game

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Most companies today have an IT network that forms the backbone of their business. With employees and production being so heavily reliant on the company’s IT network, it is important to ensure that it performs at its maximum capabilities at all times.

IT auditing is an essential part of maintaining the IT network. There are various aspects involved in IT auditing, all of which are vital to the integrity of the network. Ideally, IT auditing should be done on an annual basis. If companies update records regularly, annual IT auditing becomes easier and certainly quicker. However without proper auditing in place, businesses will experience various issues at some stage or the other. (more…)

Microsoft Certified Support; what are the benefits for you?

Friday, June 10th, 2011

Outsourcing an IT support company is one of the most convenient and trustworthy ways in which a business can have a complete grasp on their IT. With reliable, experienced and qualified IT technicians ensuring that your IT infrastructure is working for you and that downtime is minimal- to- none, IT support companies offer 24 hour support. (more…)

Microsoft SharePoint

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Microsoft SharePoint has been around for some time, however it’s now gaining some serious momentum.
Westech recently decided to embrace the Microsoft SharePoint product for the simple reason that we believe in moving with the times. Like mobile devices, which are gaining popularity, so is SharePoint.  Microsoft SharePoint is a fantastic product to be used in the cloud and we believe that it will become more popular in the SME sector, which is where we play. (more…)

Outsourcing IT support; the difference to your business?

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

IT Support is one of the most crucial aspects of any small, medium or large business. Looking after IT infrastructure, ensuring maximum up- time, supporting users and troubleshooting any problems assists a business in reducing and avoiding potential risk.

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Server solutions: Windows Small Business Server

Friday, April 15th, 2011

There are many businesses all over South Africa that use computers but do not have a server solution. There are a number of reasons for this:

  • Cost
  • Complexity
  • Reliability
  • Managing the server
  • Knowledge

Windows Small Business Server (SBS) is targeted towards these specific companies. Priced for small businesses, the server solution is the ideal, all- in- one answer. Small Business Server is able to cater to businesses with up to 75 employees. (more…)

Remote server control; the ideal off- site solution

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

For any company to experience down time is a huge impact on the business. Not only are employees affected but the inconvenience becomes costly to the company. Any time lost in productivity means money lost in the bigger picture.

The health of a company’s server should be one of the priorities for a business. Clients depend on the server’s health hence the importance of ensuring that proactive monitoring of the server is in place at all times. (more…)

Choosing your computer support partner

Friday, January 28th, 2011

Computers and computer networks are a large portion of what holds a company together. Small, medium and large businesses and corporations depend heavily upon this technology to run a business, communicate within and outside of the business and more importantly to remain productive at all times.

Computer software and hardware is not designed to last a lifetime resulting is unforeseen hassles occurring when companies least expect it. (more…)

Has your company’s computer network or IT been hit by lightning?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Living in South Africa, especially in the Highveld, we experience a large amount of violent lightening and thunder storms in the summer period. Although these bring with them the much needed rain, these electrical storms pose as a serious threat to companies dependent on their computer network at IT. (more…)

Outsourcing IT- save your company money and get more back

Monday, December 6th, 2010

You and your company have probably had to tighten your belts during 2010. It certainly has been a year filled with many financial surprises at the end of each month. Whether you own or work for a small or large company, there are always areas that could be reconsidered when it comes to the amount that is spent on them each month. (more…)

Westech IT outsourcing replacing your IT department

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

The question that most companies should be asking themselves is, “can we afford to hire our own in- house IT department?” Many businesses all over South Africa are still struggling to get out of the trouble that the financial strain put on them. Although IT is a crucial part of any business these days, is it worth paying unnecessary money for it on a monthly basis? (more…)