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. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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. [...]
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Apple is expected to release High Sierra to customers. We strongly recommend that you back up your existing data before trying the software. If you encounter issues using Office 2016 for Mac on High Sierra, please send [...]
The lovechild of the World Wide Web and Society is social media, which comes in many forms, including blogs, forums, business networks, photo-sharing platforms, social gaming, microblogs, chat apps, and last but not least social networks. [...]
Getting the right IT security hygiene solution to protect against the threat of cyber attacks is crucial. Fortinet has announced their latest findings on the Global landscape Report. Everyone contributes to the hygiene of the network- make your environment as [...]
About eight Chrome browser extensions were compromised in the last 3months and the attacker used them to steal Cloudflare credentials and serve up malicious ads. Always stay protected, don`t open emails that has dodgy links [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
