Backup and recovery for emerging enterprises

There is a lot of hype in the marketplace about virtual machine backups at a host level to backup infrastructures in its entirety in order to deploy it elsewhere as part of their backup and disaster recovery (DR) strategy. In reality, these types of backup and DR...

Video surveillance demands reliable HDDs

Governments and businesses of all sizes have invested in digital video surveillance and digital CCTV solutions over the years, as part of an all-encompassing security system to protect valuable assets, says Kalvin Subbadu, Components sales manager, WD South Africa....

Choosing the right hard drive with WD

In today’s digital world, hard disk drives (HDDs) have become a critical component of life, both for the business and consumer markets. Having a reliable HDD is essential for ensuring that data, photographs, music, movies and more are kept safe and accessible....

Computer backup easy with Windows 8

Windows 8 – Microsoft’s latest PC operating system (OS) – is here, and with promises of greater flexibility for creating, sharing and enjoying content stored on PCs, many users are eager to upgrade, says Anamika Budree, sales manager: Branded Products at...

WD’s top tips for backing up

Users have taken the time to store it data on a desktop or laptop – everything that matters to them, from financial documents to sentimental photos and videos.  However, they are just one virus, one spilled coffee, one stolen backpack away from losing it all....

Securing cloud backups

Popular cloud storage and backup solutions deliver lower total cost of ownership and more convenience for SMEs, but are cloud backups secure, asks Gareth Tudor, CEO of Altonet.  Many South African organisations don’t feel comfortable with the perceived parting with...