Recent slow internet speeds due to broken WACS Cable
You may have experienced Slow Internet speeds in South Africa and here is why. There has been a reported cable break in the West Africa Cable System (WACS) cable. The break is said to have [...]
Future Proof your Business
What does your future IT Infrastructure look like ? To help you get a clearer picture and to help you plan, here are some points to consider: Work out what you want to achieve from [...]
Need help to work from home remotely? get virtual IT Support
Business doesn't need to stop, but it needs to change during this time. Keep up your productivity in the comforts of your own home with our “Work from Home Starter Kit” or a Virtual IT [...]
Its business as usual – just remotely! Virtual IT Support
Westech will continue to operate and deliver its fantastic support to your environments over the next few weeks. For us its business as usual, just Remotely. Westech can provide you with a “Work from Home [...]
Get a comprehensive IT Assessment
It is our mission find out what your IT Infrastructure has, what you don’t have, what you need and how we can design a solution and provide you with comprehensive IT support. This is done [...]
Click below to calculate how Westech’s SLA can reduce your IT Support Costs
Outsource, reduce your cost and improve productivity. Westech has developed this IT SLA Calculator for you ! Are you getting true value on your monthly IT Costs? Get your accurate [...]
7 Killer Ways To Cut Your IT Costs
Consolidate your Technology Spend and reduce your monthly costs ! Contact [email protected] for a discussion. Points to consider: Connectivity – March presented a drop in Internet Prices by 15% – 20% Telephony – Cloud based Voice [...]
How to limit your risk of downtime and maximize on productivity with an SLA
The primary purpose and our #1 focus of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) is to limit your risk of downtime and maximize on productivity. An IT Maintenance & Support SLA is also essential to ensure [...]
Get A Tech Support Service Level Agreement with Westech
In this day and age it is extremely rare to get support from a person who understands your problems and can fix them quickly. Westech offers custom designed Service Level Agreements for business who have [...]
DELL PRODUCT PROMO 14’ with 1TB HDD + 256SSD with Graphics.
Take advantage of this Dell promo available during the month of February 2020.
Top IT Companies in South Africa, Westech
Tech Support available for Global Organizations in South Africa. Westech Systems (PTY) Ltd, is a Leading South African IT Support and Services Company based in Johannesburg. Westech, services Mid-Market companies throughout South Africa and have [...]
IT Companies in Sandton, Westech Stands Out
Sandton, the business hub of South Africa, is an established hub with a hive of activity bosting many successful businesses across all sectors of industry. As in any business, Information Technology can be said to [...]
IT Support Technician’s. Why they are so important.
In a world where technology is in our homes, cars, at work, factories, transport and in sport, there will always be a demand for skilled, IT Support Technicians. Technology is an ever-evolving part of our [...]
Dell Inspiron 3580, 15 Inch Laptop That Meets All Your Needs
The Dell Inspiron 3580, a 15 Inch Laptop available from Westech from R10777 ex Vat. For this and other IT Hardware orders, contact Westech to find out more and get a quote. Get a free [...]
IT Outsourcing of Managed IT Services Since 1994
We have provided companies across South Africa with professional, reliable IT Support and the IT Outsourcing of our Managed IT Services since 1994. We understand that IT should optimise your business, not slow it down. Contact [...]
HP Elite Dragonfly Laptop Special
The HP Elite Dragonfly Notebook is available in several different models. Have a look at the 3 different models on offer. Each purchase comes with a free mouse, delivery and bag. Contact Westech to find [...]
Gain access to the latest Dell hardware and tools with Westech!
Maximise your support with minimal effort – With Dell’s 3 year on-site warranty, we have experienced a super-fast turnaround leaving the end user happy with far less downtime. When purchasing a new DELL, please enquire [...]
Dedicated Fibre – Get it from Westech
Westech now provides Dedicated 1:1 Fibre, Microwave, Broadband, LTE & Dual links for Failover. As us about out IT Connectivity Solutions and build your own Redundancy for 10mb 20mb, 50mb, 100mb and 200mb options In [...]
Have you thought about your IT needs to help equip you for 2020?
Have you thought about how the right IT structure and strategy can catapult you forward in 2020? If you are still on Windows 7 read about why you’ll need to upgrade to Windows 10 here. [...]
Microsoft to end support for Windows 7 after January 14, 2020
Microsoft will cease to provide security updates or to support PC’s that are still operating using Windows 7 after January 14, 2020. So what does this mean for you and your business? According to Microsoft [...]
Our Service Level Agreement (SLA) limits your risk of downtime
The primary purpose and our #1 focus of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) is to limit your risk of downtime and maximise on productivity. An It Maintenance & Support SLA is also essential to ensure [...]
Have you ever considered a Service Level Agreement?
Here are 10 Benefits of an IT Support SLA: Improvement of staff productivity Increased profits if your technology is running at optimum levels Better hourly Rate Faster response time Faster resolution time Ensure faster performance [...]
Westech Helps To Develop Learners in the IT Space with the SDC
Another great event with Westech !As part of our Broad Based Economic Empowerment program, Westech has worked with the Skills Development Corporation (SDC) to help develop learners in the IT space.These 4 learners are studying IT [...]
Top 10 IT Services That Could Be Outsourced
Here is a list of the top 10 IT Services that can be outsourced to save you the mammoth task of hiring your own IT Technical Support staff. IT Technical Support / Computer Support Via [...]
Dell Vostro October Promotion on Desktops & Notebooks
We are running an October promotion on Dell Vostro 5581 Notebook & Dell Vostro 3670 Desktop. Visit our promo to find out more or download the brochure. This Dell Hardware promotion valid until 31 October [...]
Londolozi cleaning up the Traveler awards
Londolozi has been a customer of Westech for many years and we are very proud of their achievement. Behind every successful organization is some form of technology and a team to manage this. Thank you to [...]
Get Internet Connectivity For Your Business From Westech
Westech now offers a faster, more efficient way to stay connected, no matter what! Get the most cost-effective solution for your business, whatever your budget size. Your business needs reliable, fast internet connectivity and uptime. [...]
No More Updates For Windows 7
Soon will be no more updates or bug fixes for machines there running Windows 7. Upgrade to a Windows 10 device and enjoy easy updates all the time. Windows 10 simplifies the management of devices, with [...]
Achieve less downtime with the right IT partner
South Africa’s Preferred IT Support Company & IT Services Partner! We help technology driven organisations achieve 81% less downtime within 1 week so they can have peace of mind and can focus on their core [...]
10 Frequently Asked IT Questions
At Westech, our IT Support staff is highly skilled in solving some of the most common and frustrating IT Problems faced by users daily. Being an IT Company, we aim to facilitate computer users through [...]
Eliminate your frustrating IT Problems ! Find out how.
At Westech, our IT Support staff are highly skilled in solving some of the most common and annoying IT Problems faced daily. Being an IT Company, we have begun writing IT Support articles on how [...]
Westech has been in operation for over 24 years.
We have learned and evolved through trial and error for 24 years, and we bring all the expertise and experience gained from this directly to our clients. Westech is South Africa's preferred IT support company. [...]
What is my IP address lookup – IT Help
One of the most commonly asked questions, in fact the number 1 most commonly asked question on Google is, "What is my IP address". No longer a secret, this search term is searched for over [...]
Artificial Intelligence: A quick explanation of AI in layman’s terms
What is AI? AI (Artificial Intelligence) is simply the science of teaching machines to do tasks humans would otherwise need to do. By programming a machine to understand and process visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, [...]
Cloud Computing Services – Simplified and explained
What is cloud computing. "Cloud Computing" is a term we hear very often nowadays, but do you know what it means? In a nutshell cloud computing means that you can store and access your data [...]
Why you need a Service Level Agreement
The primary purpose and our #1 focus of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) is to limit your risk of downtime and maximise on productivity. An It Maintenance & IT Support SLA is also essential to [...]
Changing IT Partners can be a seamless process, here’s how
Westech ensures 81% more uptime in less than one week and we’re known to be three times faster than our competitors. We insure more uptime, less downtime, increased productivity and improved security. So what is [...]
Looking for a new IT partner? Here’s what our clients are saying!
More often than not excellent customer service is not considered to be synonymous with IT Companies. However, at Westech we are people centric, efficient and committed which can be seen from the reviews we receive. [...]
A refreshingly business savvy IT Company that believes in human connection
As with any other industry; there is a certain stigma around IT companies and the people who work for them. The IT guy is often seen as someone who talks in code and doesn’t understand [...]
How the latest in hardware & software can increase your productivity.
When was the last time you updated your IT strategy for your business? Keeping abreast of new technology and regularly upgrading can quickly help you to improve IT performance and enable your employees to accomplish [...]
Westech is an official Authorized Dell Solution Provider
Westech is very pleased to share our Authorized Dell Solution Provider partnership status. This means that we are able to offer you better Products, Solutions and Services – much faster and more conveniently. Westech has always [...]
Is there a future for the IT helpdesk?
At the moment automation is directly affecting IT jobs by eliminating menial tasks and often speeding up process. However, because of our 24 years of IT experience at Westech we know that Helpdesk benefits both [...]
What to look for in an IT Partner
Businesses have become reliant on technology. Therefore; you need a trusted IT partner that will ensure maximum uptime and that problems are fixed in a swift manner when they arise. It is crucial to have [...]
Why an IT Audit is a must in 2019
The right IT partner will make it their mission to find out what your IT Infrastructure is, what you don’t have, what you need and how they can design a solution and provide you with [...]
Westech Turns 24
Westech started from humble beginnings 24 years ago in a garage. We have become a strong business over time, learning and adapting to the constant and fast paced change and development in our great industry. [...]
Why downtime can cost you your business.
“Downtime” is defined as“system unavailability”. Even if an application is “up and running”, it is still considered downtime if the application can’t be used. (As per http://www.businessessentials.co.za/2018/06/18/the-impact-of-downtime-on-business/). To determine the effects this has on your [...]
Why a trusted IT Partner and a Support Agreement is absolutely necessary for your business’s success:
All businesses have become reliant on technology. As such the ideal partner in technology needs to ensure you are up and running and have minimal downtime whilst aiming to save you money in the long [...]
We match your IT Strategy with your Company’s business strategy
Having an outside IT Support provider saves you money in the long run, improves your productivity and adds to your bottom line. With technology evolving faster and faster new tools and systems emerge that can [...]
Successful companies all have an IT Strategy
If you’re serious about your business goals you can’t let downtime get in your way. At Westech we’ll ensure that you have 81% less downtime within just one week. We firmly believe that businesses should [...]
Why business owners, CEO’s, MD’s need to make technology a priority in their businesses
Technology has become an integral part of most – if not all – businesses. In fact, companies have become so reliant on technology that without the right software, hardware or efficient IT support businesses will might [...]
Sharing some of our new office location photo’s
Westech, a professional, modern, tech company. After having settled in nicely, the new Westech IT Support offices in Rivonia is now well established with some new furniture, new artwork and continued new state of the [...]
Vanilla Ice Talks Tech With Roy From Westech
In a recent Mega Business seminar, Westech's Roy Westfehling meets up with Robert Matthew Van Winkle, known professionally as Vanilla Ice to talk global tech strategy. Roy asked Vanilla Ice what strategy he adopts to grow [...]
XBC IT Partners With Westech
Westech is proud to be in partnership with XBC IT who provide managed printing solutions. Find out what they have to say here about getting an IT Audit with Westech.
A South African IT Company for Global Companies
Westech has been servicing companies in South Africa for 24 years. A major part of our business is working with global companies who have offices in SA. Currently we work with the USA, Europe, Australia [...]
Financing your IT Solutions
It makes business sense and it’s a simple process. South Africa is facing some tough times, however business cannot stop! IT Infrastructure needs to run at optimum levels in order for any company to be [...]
Westech is on the move
It's a big day for Westech, after almost 12 years spent operating out of Sunninghill, we are moving our offices back to Rivonia where we were initially based for 12 years. Our new modern office [...]
IT Strategy for South African SME’s
Why you need an IT Strategy or Road Map What can a successful IT Strategy do for you? Well, knowledge is half the game and it’s not as difficult as it seems. Connecting with a trusted [...]
Westech, A Preferred Global Tech Partner
The computer won’t turn on, the office network is down, computers have been hit by ransomware or worst of all, hacked. All of these issues aren’t just problematic to deal with, but also cost precious [...]
We are an IT Company that Communicates
When you have an IT problem, you need your IT company to be onsite or resolving the issue within minutes. Why appoint a company that has an auto responder saying “Thank you for logging a [...]
Slow Internet affecting productivity?
One of the biggest frustrations in your business is slow internet and network connectivity, everyone knows that. How often do you have a day free of connectivity and network hassles? At Westech, we’re the [...]
What IT Network Downtime means for your business
IT Network downtime is something that probably affects your company, so you know that you lose not only the time your network is down, but you lose all the momentum you had before your network [...]
Roy Westfehling speaks about JT Foxx
In January 2016, I attended a JT Foxx event at the Silver Star Casino. I almost did not attend this event because it was fairly far out of my way and looked for excuses not [...]
Westech Protects you from Ransomware
Ransomware is becoming increasingly common, with widespread epidemics affecting hundreds of thousands of networks across the globe. Don’t think it’s just corporates or big companies that are affected. We deal with cases every week [...]
Ransomware and Ransomware Protection
Just last week, the world was hit by the biggest ransomware attack in history. Known as WannaCry, WannaCrypt, WanaCrypt0r 2.0 and WCry, Thousands of organisations have been affected the British NHS, several Chinese private and [...]
Find out about LiFi Connectivity
LiFi, or Light Fidelity, is a new technology which allows for the transmission of information via lightwaves. This has a number of advantages which could revolutionize the way to connect to a network. The first benefit [...]
When Do I Need to Build a Strong IT Network?
As an entrepreneur or business owner, it is crucial to have a handle on your growth and expansion strategy. Developing strategic plans for your infrastructure means you're able to make budgetary arrangements and build your business [...]
Everyday Steps to Avoid Hackers
Staying safe, everyday. It’s important that you take steps every day to protect your private information, pictures, conversations or banking information. Hackers lurk everywhere, waiting for the opportunity to gain access to sensitive data which they [...]
Social Media for SMMEs
Why SMEs should use social media… and How If you own a small or medium business, you’ve either tried social media, using it successfully or too scared to even start. There’s a simple reason for using [...]
Why is IT security important?
Hackers and digital thieves design new ways to access your private information, bank records and other sensitive data every day.This means that at any second, someone could access your data server maliciously and steal your data [...]
Why start your IT Network with Westech?
Needing to expand your IT Network? Start your Network with Us. By building your IT Infrastructure properly the first time, you save millions on wasted time and the wrong solutionsIf your business is growing quickly and [...]
Switch to Westech IT Support
One of the biggest barriers to switching to a better IT Company is all of the fuss, downtime and potential data losses which can result from switching to a new system If you’re experiencing downtime or [...]
Upgrading Your Connectivity
In the last two years, a number of superior connectivity options have become available across South Africa. Ultra-fast connectivity is an essential part of ensuring high levels of productivity. Nothing drains energy and enthusiasm like a [...]
Why Use Google Drive?
Wondering where you should save your files for safe keeping and easy access? Google Drive is great for: •Unlimited storage - Google gives every user 15 GB of online storage space, which is shared across three [...]
Why do I Need IT Outsourcing?
As your business grows from a few people in a small office to a medium to large enterprise employing an entire staff so your IT needs change with IT Outsourcing. It's important to grow your IT [...]
Get the Fastest Internet Connection
Stop wasting time with service providers that don't understand your business. We're here to give you the best service on the best connection for your company. Our comprehensive Connectivity service range means that there is a [...]