IT Companies Near Me – Westech Your IT Partner
On your next search for an "IT company near me", Westech should be your first call. We are one of the preferred IT support companies in South Africa due to our unrivalled service, reliability, and [...]
How Microsoft is Helping to Protect Hybrid Work
IT companies in South Africa can breathe a sigh of relief with significant security updates from Microsoft for Windows 11, designed to add further protection from the chip to the cloud. The more robust protection [...]
Why You Should Be Worried About Digital Transformation
Digital transformation and innovation go hand in hand in business today. Our places of work and the way in which we work have evolved rapidly since early 2020, thanks mainly to the pandemic. As a [...]
Outsource Your Technology – Finding Reliable IT Companies in South Africa
Outsourcing your IT to an external service provider involves a high degree of trust in them to deliver on specific or all your business's IT functions. Some of these functions include managing the IT infrastructure, [...]
Impact of Cyber Attacks in the Russian-Ukraine War on South Africa
An interesting article recently published by ITWeb suggested that South Africa could be caught in the cyberwar crossfire between Russia and Ukraine. Although cyber security experts in South Africa do not feel that our country [...]
How Efficient Is Your Cloud Security Strategy?
Are you finding managing multi-cloud environments challenging? Unfortunately, security solutions can add an extra layer of complexity to this issue when delivering full-scale protection. To enable companies to manage their threat protection in multi-cloud environments [...]
Why is Dell One of the Most Powerful IT Solutions Companies in South Africa?
Hybrid work environments have evolved through the waves and various levels of the pandemic, with businesses now seeing more workers returning to the office for at least a few days each week. Leading IT solutions [...]
Microsoft to Block VBA Macros from the Internet
Your first question is probably "What are VBA macros, and how do they affect me?". VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) macros are a common way that malicious individuals use to gain access to deploy malware [...]
Best Laptop in South Africa for 2022
Every year, many new laptops are launched by various brands, enticing users with new innovative designs and hardware which allow for new capabilities. In an online search for the best laptop in South Africa, you [...]
These are the Top 4 Common IT Frustrations
Westech, a South African IT company based in Sandton, recently posted a survey on LinkedIn to uncover what people felt were the most frustrating IT issues. Slow computer response times topped the list of aggravations by [...]
Turn 2022 Into A Success with Microsoft Teams
If the COVID pandemic has taught us anything, it is that a hybrid work model combining in-person and remote working is not only doable but results in happier employees. As a result, technology has made [...]
Cloud Innovation and The Strategy Behind It
In short, Cloud technology allows users to store and access their programmes and data securely over the internet instead of using your computer's hard drive. This technology allows for quick and easy access to your data [...]
Preparing Your IT Infrastructure for the Holiday Season
IT Technicians know that anything that can go wrong will go wrong during December when most companies have shut down or are working on a skeleton staff. Unfortunately, cyber attackers also step up their activities [...]
What IT Trends Can You Expect in 2022?
If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that society and business are capable of rapid digital transformation when the need arises! As we look towards 2022, the need for increased data storage, [...]
What is a VPN, and do I Need One?
Perhaps you have heard of a VPN but, not being an IT Technician, you have no idea of what it is or how it can benefit you. Westech, a preferred IT support and services partner [...]
Should I Buy a Virtual or Physical Computer?
Shortly after rolling out Windows 11, Microsoft introduced Windows 365, which ushered in a new era of hybrid personal computing and paved the way for the world’s first Cloud PC. The ability to use secure [...]
My Email Is Not Working – What Should I Do?
Westech often receives IT questions about emails not working. However, this inconvenience can usually be easily fixed, as we will discuss in the following guide. Is Your Internet Connection Working? Firstly, you need to understand [...]
What are the Benefits for me to use the Cloud in my Personal Capacity?
While Cloud technology can reduce business risks, it is also important for individual users to understand how this type of technology can benefit them personally. Let’s begin by explaining exactly what the Cloud is. Cloud computing [...]
What Specifications Are Needed For A Gaming Computer?
Buying a gaming PC involves a significant investment. Therefore, you should take your time to familiarise yourself with what is needed by doing in-depth research on items such as graphics cards, storage capacities, RAM and [...]
Mitigating Cloud-Based Attacks – MS Azure Narrowly Avoided Becoming a Statistic
Microsoft recently issued a warning to some of its Azure Cloud customers that a security research team had discovered a flaw that could have allowed unauthorised access to their data. Fortunately for all involved, it [...]
Does Your IT Setup Cost Your Business Money?
A comprehensive IT Audit will determine your exact IT requirements by highlighting what is missing or unnecessary and at risk. In the process, your company will gain insight into exactly how much money it can save by [...]
What Microsoft Office Packages Do I Need?
Microsoft Office provides a collection of purpose-suited applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, to name a few. The latest version, Microsoft 365, distinguishes itself from older versions. It integrates its applications with [...]
How will I know if my computer has a virus?
New variations of malware of emerging more frequently than ever before, and everyone should be concerned about computer viruses. If you have any of the following issues with your computer, it may have been infected [...]
How Can I Work During Load Shedding?
It is essential to be prepared and plan for the worst situation. While some people buy a generator or move to another area not affected by load shedding, this isn’t always possible or practical. Notebooks [...]
Is it Worth Upgrading an old Laptop or Buying a new one?
If your computer is not older than five years, it would be an excellent option to upgrade it instead of buying a new computer. However, there are a couple of factors that need to be [...]
How to speed up my computer
If you want to find out how to speed up your computer, read more below. [rml_read_more] How can I Increase the Speed of my Computer? Computers can start slowing down over a few [...]
Westech Launches an Active FAQ Site to Address Common IT Concerns
Westech has noted that many of its clients have the same areas of concern when it comes to IT Support and issues they experience with their computers. Therefore, it has decided to make it easier [...]
How Do I Sign Up With Westech As My IT Company
Westech is an IT Company based in Gauteng, Johannesburg, South Africa. We support companies in the surrounding suburbs as well as Nationally and international. We offer both in-house or outsourced IT support and an IT Support SLA tailored to [...]
Is Your Business Doing Enough to Prevent Cyber Fraud?
Since the start of the Covid pandemic, the number of cyber-attacks on companies, banks, municipalities and other large institutions has increased. The most recent attack against the Transnet port authority affected container terminal operations and [...]
The Role Consumer Behaviour Plays In IT Strategies
If you want to be recognised as an IT leader in your field, you need to thoroughly understand what your company does and why a constantly evolving IT strategy is necessary. This process will require support [...]
The Value Of An IT Quarterly Business Review
Every company should evaluate their technological requirements from time to time by conducting a quarterly IT business review. The primary objective of this IT business review should be to obtain a clearer picture of the [...]
Confused About The Launch Of Windows 11 and Windows 365?
Towards the end of June, Microsoft announced the launch of Windows 11 and, shortly after that, Windows 365. If you are feeling a little confused about two then you are not alone. The following is [...]
Microsoft Launches Windows 365 – The World’s First Cloud PC
Shortly after rolling out Windows 11, Microsoft has introduced Windows 365. This technology aims to make it easier for users to connect to Windows running in the Microsoft Cloud, regardless of what operating system (OS) [...]
Fully Managed IT Services: What Are They And Is Your Technology Sufficiently Supported?
Virtually every business nowadays has an IT infrastructure with equipment that needs to be maintained, processes that need to be regularly managed and software that must be kept updated and monitored. However, smaller businesses do [...]
Is Your IT Business Model Relevant to a Radically Changed World?
The traditional business environment is no more as consumer behaviour has shifted since the start of the pandemic. In addition, the challenges of working from home have increased the pace of digital transformation resulting in [...]
Healthcare is changing. Is your technology keeping up with the pace?
The challenges keep coming for medical practices. Administrative burdens, regulations, value-based payment models, quality measures, patient satisfaction goals and complex EHRs are a regular part of the job these days. Not to mention the pandemic [...]
Scalable Technology Is The Future Of Innovation
Current technological developments are exerting increasing pressure on our daily lives and the way in which we work. This has the added impact of driving innovation and growing competition. If your company can innovate faster [...]
Westech Increases Its Client Service Levels With BEE Compliance
Westech has supported the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment transformation of South Africa’s economy since 2012. Its journey, like most companies, has been an educational one and continues as it progresses in building a company that [...]
The Benefits Of Working With A Microsoft Partner In South Africa
A Microsoft Partner is a company that has been certified by Microsoft to sell, operate and advise clients on Microsoft solutions. These solutions include products such as Microsoft Office, Azure, Teams, Outlook, etc. In order [...]
Why Top Companies Are Adopting Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
In short, Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is a type of virtual computing that makes use of the physical component, such as your PC, laptop or desktop, to communicate within the workspace hosted by the [...]
Why You Should Consider Offshoring Your IT Support To South Africa
South Africa is becoming a preferred international remote location for businesses to outsource their Information Technology (IT) Support. This is in response to a drive to downscale cost pressures exacerbated by the COVID pandemic as [...]
How To Develop A Digital Transformation Strategy
With rapid technological advances in the IT sector come digital disruptions, which can instantly cripple a company’s business operations. Companies need to be able and willing to adapt and be well prepared and innovative to [...]
What Is Digital Transformation?
Digital Transformation (DX) is the process whereby digital technology is integrated into all business areas to change the operations in terms of delivering better value to clients. This is not only an operation change, but [...]
The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Your IT Services
A strong IT-support function is vital for any business that wants to remain competitive in today’s digital environment. If your company is a start-up or small to medium-sized company, then the advantages of outsourcing your [...]
Save Your Business Money By Optimising Your IT Systems
IT departments are constantly under pressure to keep networks running optimally, cost-effectively, safely and with no interruptions, all of this while staying within budget. However, a thorough IT audit is a simple way to both [...]
Understanding The Difference Between Information Security And Cyber Security
Cyber Security and Information Security are often used interchangeably, but the fact is that they are quite different. Despite the confusion, both practices provide protection from data breaches and other related malicious acts. Information Security [...]
Multi-Cloud vs Hybrid Cloud: Understanding The Difference
Multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud are two terms that are often confused. Whereas the multi-cloud environment involves using multiple cloud services from more than one service provider, a hybrid cloud infrastructure entails the combined use of both [...]
How Cloud Technology Can Reduce Business Risks
Reducing business risks is one way a company can lower its costs and increase its productivity and profitability. One solution includes migrating IT services to the Cloud, which will eliminate IT downtime and the negative [...]
The Importance Of Having The Right IT Service Level Agreement
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) enables you to hold your IT Service Provider accountable to protect your company and assets, as well as detail the exact level of service that you can expect. If these [...]
Why Your Business Needs A Dual Internet Connection
Nowadays, a company is dependent on its internet connection for so much more than merely being able to browse the internet. Many software applications, programmes, communication networks and cloud server connectivity can only be accessed [...]
Tips For Business Owners – The Importance Of Staying Abreast Of Technology
Digital technology is transforming consumer habits. This in turn is forcing companies to quickly adapt their strategies to keep up with their competition. If your company hasn’t already started adapting, it may begin losing business [...]
The Ultimate Benefits Of Adopting Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is receiving more attention due to the recognition it has received in helping connect people worldwide. Cloud computing refers to the storing and accessing of data via the internet. Gone are the days [...]
Considerations For Adopting A Multi-Cloud Environment
Progressive businesses looking to minimise risks, increase computing power and storage should consider a Multi-Cloud strategy. A Multi-Cloud strategy allows companies to use two or more cloud computing platforms to perform various tasks, as some [...]
Now Is The Time To Upgrade Your Business Technology
The Information Technology lifecycle is becoming shorter each year and customer expectations are rapidly evolving. Business competitors are leveraging the most that they can out of digital practices, and it is never too soon to [...]
Modernising The Workplace With Microsoft 365
The boundary between tasks performed by humans and machines is evolving more rapidly than ever before, thanks in part to the recent pandemic. As a result, a new work culture is surfacing - one that [...]
How Has COVID Affected Digital Technology?
To stay competitive and functional under our "new normal" business and economic climates requires a new way of thinking and operating. Information Technology has been acknowledged as a critical business component which is of strategic [...]
Do you know the difference between financing equipment and leasing equipment?
Equipment Financing A loan to buy equipment is much like any other business loan. There is a chance you may be asked to put down a certain percent of the total cost of the equipment. [...]
How Digital Adoption Strategies Can Assist Businesses To Recover
The impact of COVID has further worsened the economic downturn in South Africa, with job losses and national debt both soaring to new highs. While small and medium enterprises (SME’s) are among the first to [...]
The Risks Of Not Updating Your IT Systems And Software
The risks of not updating company software and other IT systems can be significant and highly detrimental to a business from both a financial and security point of view. This year, the majority of companies [...]
IT Service Support Solutions To Consider In 2021
Owning an internal IT department that supplies dedicated IT support services to a company can be a costly overhead. Small businesses need to be especially smart about the way in which they run their companies [...]
What Is The Difference Between Microsoft 365 And Microsoft Azure?
As a supplier of both Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, previously known as Office 365, Microsoft has always been a reliable supplier of software and solutions, which is why it has been the first choice [...]
Why Is An IT Audit Important?
An Information Technology (IT) audit involves an in-depth review of, amongst other things, a company’s entire IT system to ensure that there are no errors or risks, leaving the company vulnerable to cyber-attacks. The IT [...]
Why Advanced Threat Protection Is Required For Company Servers And Networks
Hacking attacks are more of a threat than ever before, and most attacks commence with a relatively harmless-looking email to unsuspecting recipients. As remote working increases and data storage rapidly grows, it is becoming harder for [...]
Why Should I Use Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365, previously known as Office 365 until 21 April 2020, is a fantastic business tool that still provides you with the premium MS applications of Word, Excel and PowerPoint, amongst others – but it [...]
Should Businesses Move Into The Cloud?
Many more businesses are migrating their services, applications and platforms into the Cloud to increase their productivity, lower expenditure and reduce their IT costs. Companies that are not taking advantage of Cloud technology in today’s [...]
The Importance of Connectivity For Your Business
Business connectivity is not just about communication. It’s about enabling employee productivity and, if not implemented correctly, can cost your company thousands of Rands in lost revenue. It is now more critical than ever before [...]
5 Benefits of Implementing Westech’s Helpdesk Management Solution
Westech’s IT Helpdesk is operated by a team of professional Helpdesk Operators who have a combined experience of 22 years, backed by ITIL and Customer Service experience and training. Their Express Desk Helpdesk will assist [...]
Microsoft Office 365 – Benefits For Business
The top three business objectives for any leading company are to; increase productivity, improve collaboration and enable innovation. Microsoft Office 365 is an integrated cloud platform that delivers industry-leading productivity applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint [...]
How To Resolve The 5 Most Common IT Frustrations
In today's digital world, processes, hardware and software are continually being updated, requiring users to keep up with these regular changes. Employees often mention IT as one of the biggest workplace frustrations, but there are [...]
Work Smarter With Westech
Now, more than ever, businesses are looking at new ways of reducing their overheads while increasing their productivity. A solution to this is to outsource specific tasks that are not part of your company's main [...]
SUPPORT FOR OFFICE 2010 ENDING SOON
Microsoft has announced that as of 13 October 2020, they will no longer be supporting their Office 2010 software suite and recommend that users consider upgrading their MS Office packages immediately. This is in line [...]
How To Succeed At Working From Home Online
By now, we have all had experience at working from home remotely and accept that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our way of working. Things will probably never go back to the “business normal” we [...]
Outsourcing Your IT Requirements Offshore in South Africa
IT professionals are some of the most expensive resources in the world due to a shortage of skills in this market. When companies need to reduce their IT costs drastically, they may consider outsourcing this [...]
The Importance Of Using Qualified IT Technicians
The Importance Of Using Qualified IT Technicians IT services should always be conducted by a qualified computer professional who has been adequately trained to help install and configure both hardware and software, as well as [...]
What is Required for Virtual IT Support?
All that is needed is a laptop or personal computer and a reliable internet connection (either Fibre or LTE). Westech offers several levels of Virtual IT Support options ranging from R300 for 30 minutes to R4500 [...]
Outsource Your IT Support To Westech
Westech has provided companies with professional, reliable IT support and managed services since 1994. To find out how we can create a cost-effective and unique IT solution for your business contact our specialist team. Westech is [...]
Should I Outsource Our IT Support?
The way business is done is changing the world, and the recent pandemic, which resulted in many more people working from home remotely, highlighted the importance of companies being adequately prepared, in terms of outsourcing [...]
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Westech Launches Innovative Express Desk App
Westech is proud to announce the release of their IT Support Service Application, Express Desk App, available for both iPhone and Android. This App is available immediately for download from both the App Store and Play Store.Express [...]
12v Wifi UPS Cable Checking Guide. Make sure you know what cable your device has.
This Guide Is To Help You Check Which Device Voltage & Cables For The Mini WiFi UPS Before placing an order for your 12V Mini Wifi Rechargeable UPS, you will need to [...]
How To Keep Working From Home During Load Shedding
Working From Home Online in South Africa - How To Get Setup With the onset of Covid-19, the home has become our new office and classroom and, with the additional burden of load shedding and [...]
The Advantages Of Cloud Computing For Your Business
How Advantages Of Cloud Computing Can Benefit Your Business Cloud Computing Can Be Cost-Effective When Implemented Correctly. Using The Cloud as an IT solution, your business would no longer have the exorbitant costs associated to [...]
What Is The Best Laptop to Buy?
Laptops are in high demand and have become an necessity during the Covid-19 lockdown for both home-schooling and home offices, as well as for the continued functioning of higher education institutions. Monthly search trends in [...]
How To Secure It Networks To Prevent Data Breaches Under Popi Act
The POPI Act seeks to regulate the processing of personal information by a public or private entity to protect individuals from data theft of their personal details and the potentially harmful repercussions after this theft. [...]
What is Cloud Computing
How To Get Cloud Computing Implemented As a business owner or employee you’ve probably noticed that we have moved into an era where understanding technology has become a necessary requirement. To ensure one stays relevant [...]
Implement It Security Through Westech
Keep your information safe, secured and accessible. Is Your Network Secure? Using our mini security audit below will help you get a better idea of how secure your network really is. Do you have an [...]
Why your business absolutely needs cyber security
Online threats have increased more than six-times over the past four weeks as the COVID-19 pandemic provides new ballast for cyber-attacks according to Cloudflare. Should you be worried? Do you have the right security in [...]
4 Reasons your business should move to the cloud.
Why To Move To Cloud Computing During the COVID-19 outbreak many businesses realized just how useful and practical and necessary moving your business to the cloud can be. Today’s employees require 24/7 secure access to [...]
It is time to look at cost effective restructuring of your business and IT infrastructure
Westech's CEO, Roy talks about how Westech offers assistance in the restructuring of companies IT infrastructure and changing the way companies now do business. Where do I start? As business owners eagerly bring their operations [...]
The way we do business has changed. Cut IT Costs Here
You need Technology but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune! It may be time to change your suppliers and talk to someone new. And to start off Westech will give you for free 7 [...]
An IT Service Level Agreement With Professionals
The world is changing rapidly and so is technology. Are you struggling to keep up? Westech can help you! Take advantage of our knowledge, hardware and software options as well as our outsourced IT service [...]
How to work remotely effectively.
Working from home is ideal for many, but it's not an easy task. Here are our tips on how you can keep up your productivity: 1. Have a productive workspace with minimal distractions. 2. Make [...]
How to get FREE IT Support
We are here to help! Westech is currently offering free IT Support for people who need assistance or advice. This free service offer is for basic Desktop Support to help you get back online. Most [...]
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 [...]
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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
7 Ways To Cut Your IT Costs Connectivity – March presented a drop in Internet Prices by 15% – 20% Telephony – Cloud based Voice solution can save you 30% IT Maintenance – Outsource to [...]