The Strategic Value of Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

As organisations strive for net zero, the challenge isn’t just measuring impact—it’s capturing the full story of sustainability, including effects on ecosystems and communities.

Learn what a systems integrator is, their role in the ICT value chain, and how your business can benefit from their expertise. Understand key functions, common misconceptions, and why partnering with a SI adds value.

Extended Detection and Response, or XDR, is a powerful security solution that uses a unified security platform empowered by AI and automation. It helps to detect advanced cybersecurity threats and allows organisations to respond quickly.

As the threat landscape continues to grow in scope and severity, companies are looking more and more towards the vital partnerships required to keep their security posture strong. The partnership and collaboration between the Security Operations Centre (SOC) and the chief information security officer (CISO) is arguably one of the most important relationships in cybersecurity.

Windows 10 is reaching its End-of-Life (EOL) and the move towards Windows 11 is inevitable for businesses who want to stay updated and secure. After 14 October 2025, all feature updates, patches, security updates and official support for Windows 10 will end.

A leading South African connectivity, innovation and intelligent technology company was quick to recognise the value of a robust cyber security solution. They partnered with Logicalis South Africa, to leverage its expertise and Microsoft Sentinel 24x7 SOC Managed Service, underpinned by the Microsoft Azure Sentinel platform.

Describing an organisation as data-driven or urging businesses to become data-driven is a popular topic in ICT. As the business environment becomes more reliant on actionable data and informed decisions based on that data; we can expect references to being data-driven to increase.

In our latest CIO report, a staggering 83% of CIOs reported experiencing a cyber hack in the last year and almost all of those surveyed experienced business damage as a consequence. The need for an effective cybersecurity strategy security is clear. But how do you implement a cyber security strategy?

Businesses of all sizes rely on data storage solutions to manage the ever-growing data volumes associated with modern business operations. Several options are available, including cloud, hybrid and traditional on-premises data storage.

It's all about using the power of automation, innovation, and smart tools to revolutionise how we manage energy. The goal? Reduce waste, cut costs, and promote sustainability. With sustainability and climate change becoming increasingly important, Critical power is no longer a choice; it's a must for companies in South Africa.

Remote work was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since become a regular feature of the modern workplace. As with all new developments in business, there are advantages, but also risks associated with remote work. Companies have seen new cybersecurity threats entering the threat landscape as employees began working offsite.

Sustainability is an important topic in modern business as customers and other stakeholders increasingly measure their service providers’ performance against environmental and ethical standards. This directly impacts the IT industry as many clients will consciously choose to do business with companies that perform better on environmental metrics.

A strong and reliable IT communications strategy is required to get maximum buy-in from all stakeholders in the IT value chain. Developing your IT communications strategy is an involved process that follows multiple steps.

Logicalis South Africa has recently partnered with Gigamon to deliver a new Deep Observability solution to South African enterprise companies. Deep Observability offers many benefits from security to network intelligence and allows organisations to have full visibility and control over their entire network infrastructure and the information flow.

Security operations centres (SOCs) offer many benefits to companies, either as an internal resource, or as a managed security services solution. A good SOC service can prevent a wide range of cyber threats from becoming disastrous events that can affect a company for years.

Last week, we were honoured to receive the inaugural 2023 Cisco Global Sustainability Partner of the Year award during Cisco's Global Partner Summit event in Miami. This prestigious accolade acknowledges Logicalis' exceptional sustainability achievements and success in helping customers reduce the environmental impact of their digital ecosystems across the globe.

In an increasingly interconnected world, the frequency and complexity of cybersecurity threats are rising. Our recent CIO survey shows over half of respondents plan to increase their risk management investment. They also consider malware and ransomware significant risks that their organisations will face in the coming year.

A key factor driving the evolution of how we live, work and trade is connectivity. Businesses flourish when their leaders create environments that can adapt to maximise opportunities, while mitigating the inevitable risks.

There are many benefits to IT managed services that can help upscale the performance of your IT tools and services.