Bidvest Steiner uses Attix5 backup solution

Attix5 has implemented its server backup solution at hygiene service provider Bidvest Steiner to automate its backups and give it an affordable and scalable off-site solution to meet growing organisational requirements. Bidvest Steiner, formally Steiner Services,...

Cloud-based backup strategy in 15 minutes

Cloud-based backup services are an easy way for IT service providers to help clients achieve availability of their data, says Warren Olivier, Southern Africa regional manager at Veeam Software — as well as an excellent first step into becoming a cloud provider....

Specialised storage for security systems

When it comes to surveillance systems today, the digital video recorder (DVR) is the heart of any solution, says Kalvin Subbadu, sales manager Components, WD South Africa. However, while many people understand the importance of the DVR, they fail to give thought to...

Specialist drives key for HD surveillance

Video surveillance has become an essential component of security solutions in South Africa, particularly when one considers the continually increasing crime rate and the need to protect people and assets from those with malicious intent, says Michael Watts, WD...

Digital storage solutions keep memories safe

Holidays are made for families to spend time with each other, bonding and making special memories, says Anamika Budree, sales manager, Branded Products at WD South Africa. With the long Easter weekend coming up in April, South Africans of all religions and beliefs...

Backup and recovery enters new era

Two companies – one belonging to John and the other to Steven – both back up 10Tb of data. John’s company recovers its entire dataset often, perhaps due to ageing infrastructure or inefficient processes, but Steven’s company hardly ever recovers, and when it does, it...