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Practical connectivity, cloud, security and IT guidance for South African businesses, from the team at BIS.

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08/10/2026

Backup Internet for Business in South Africa: How Failover Works

Backup internet for business keeps card machines, calls and cloud apps running when fibre gets cut. Here is how failover works and how to size your second line.

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21/09/2026

Managed IT Support Cost in South Africa: The Real Breakdown

What managed IT support really costs in South Africa: per-user pricing, what moves the number, and why in-house support costs more than the payslip suggests.

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20/08/2026

iPad or Laptop, a Decision Framework for Field and Client-Facing Teams

Most teams get equipped with whatever the office already uses. Here's a role-based way to decide between a tablet and a laptop that actually holds up in the field.

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13/08/2026

Why a Folding Screen Is a Genuine Work Tool, Not a Gimmick, for the Right Role

A foldable phone sounds like a gimmick until you hand one to a rep juggling three client sites a week. Here's when it's actually the smarter buy.

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06/08/2026

What Actually Changes When You Add a Fourth Branch

Growing from three locations to four feels simple until it isn't. Here's the point where ad hoc IT setups usually start to break.

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30/07/2026

The Connectivity Checklist for Businesses Taking Card Payments

A card machine is only as reliable as the connection behind it. Four quick checks worth doing before a bad connection costs you a sale.

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23/07/2026

Why Calling Through Microsoft Teams Beats a Separate Phone System

Most office teams already live in Microsoft Teams all day. Here's why routing business calls through the same platform removes more friction than people expect.