Isaac Kolawole

Integrated IT consulting turns technology from cost centre into strategic advantage. At NexGen TeCH we help Johannesburg enterprises reduce downtime, simplify vendor management and optimise cloud spend—delivering measurable operational savings and clearer IT budgets. Learn how our enterprise networking and local support drive faster ROI: https://lnkd.in/dpbgx6Ch 🔧📈 #ITStrategy #CostSavings #Johannesburg

1

Promoted | Artificial intelligence is becoming an essential enabler in the IT services sector, says Pinnacle ICT's Jacques Visagie. https://lnkd.in/dZrScAxb

2

By moving to a Hybrid Cloud model, a KZN manufacturer reduced spend on: • Cooling and power consumption • Insurance and on-premise hardware • Emergency maintenance and replacement parts The result? Less downtime. Lower risk. Predictable monthly costs. Read the full case study 👉 https://bit.ly/42BJpJ5 #HybridCloudSavings #SmartIT #McGaric25Years

5

South Africa accounts for more than 40 percent of ransomware attacks across Africa. This highlights how critical cyber resilience is for organisations today. Watch the video below to understand why this threat is rising.

18

Take immediate action to protect your South African business from cyber threats! 🛡️ Next 30 Days – Quick Wins: • Run phishing simulations to test employee readiness ✅ • Verify solutions are in place (EDR, patching, access control) ✅ • Conduct awareness training for your team ✅ • Ensure backups are secure on hardware or cloud for instant recovery ✅ These steps give you an immediate layer of protection, and over time you can implement broader solutions to stay ahead of phishing, ransomware, and insider threats. Watch the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/dTaaKrQR

3

POPIA compliance in South Africa doesn’t require new systems — it requires using SharePoint correctly. When SharePoint is configured with proper information governance, organisations can: ✔ Automatically detect personal information (e.g. SA ID numbers) ✔ Protect sensitive documents from being shared externally (Gmail, Yahoo, personal email) ✔ Apply retention rules so personal data is deleted when it is no longer legally required ✔ Respond to data subject requests quickly through search and eDiscovery ✔ Prove compliance with audit-ready logs, policies, and controls POPIA is not just about storing documents securely — it’s about controlling access, lifecycle, and usage of information. With the right SharePoint architecture, metadata, and policies, compliance becomes built-in, not manual. 👉 POPIA compliance is a governance problem — SharePoint is the solution when implemented properly. South Africa Identification and Addressed already define by Microsoft 70% already done just complete the Configuration #SharePoint #POPIA #InformationGovernance #RecordsManagement #Microsoft365 #DataProtection

6

1 Comment

Discover how the Muiríosa Foundation partnered with Storm Technology to implement #ConnectIntranet. Built on Microsoft SharePoint, the intranet has enabled the organisation to: ✅ Consolidate all organisational documents and data to ensure information is transparent and accessible to everyone. ✅ Enhance collaboration and information sharing among new and remote employees. ✅ Empower self-directed learning with a hub for 'how-to' content. To learn more about the project, read the case study in full here 👉 https://bit.ly/4fJ2H4l #SharePoint #Intranet #M365 Deborah Gleeson, Ala Matsveyeva, Deniz Yildiz

13

Dotcom Cybersecurity 🤝 Restack Partnership Announcement In a digital-first world, the journey to the cloud is about security at every step. That’s why Dotcom Cybersecurity and @Restack have joined forces to deliver end-to-end secure cloud lifecycle solutions tailored for South African enterprises. With Restack’s mastery in multi-cloud transformation and Dotcom Cybersecurity’s specialised focus on cyber resilience, South African businesses can now: ✅ Accelerate cloud adoption ✅ Embed security from day one ✅ Achieve compliance with confidence ✅ Run secure, high-performing environments—24/7 📩 Reach out to us today for a discovery session. Read more about this powerful strategic alliance here. https://lnkd.in/dthzpn_Z Restack #Cybersecurity #CloudTransformation #MultiCloud #SouthAfrica #MSSP #CloudSecurity #DevSecOps #ZeroTrust #DotcomCybersecurity #Restack #SecureCloudOps

9

The R10M Question: Why Your Windows File Servers Are POPIA's Biggest Blind Spot 🚨 South African financial institutions are facing a critical compliance challenge that many haven't fully recognized yet. Your sprawling Windows file servers contain years of customer PII across thousands of folders. When POPIA demands IMMEDIATE breach notification to the Information Regulator, manual discovery through file shares becomes impossible. The harsh reality:  → Manual file server audits take 2-3 weeks minimum → POPIA requires immediate notification (not 72 hours like GDPR) → R10M criminal penalties for non-compliance → Information Regulator enforcement is accelerating The on-premises challenge: Traditional AD logs can't tell you which SharePoint documents or Windows shares contained the breached customer data. You're flying blind when the regulator calls. Leading financial institutions are moving to real-time monitoring that maps every piece of PII across their entire on-premises infrastructure – from Active Directory to the deepest file share. Because when POPIA compliance is measured in hours, not days, manual processes aren't just inefficient – they're potentially catastrophic for your business. Are your Windows file servers POPIA-ready? ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ #POPIACompliance #DataSecurity #SouthAfricanBanking #InformationRegulator #WindowsFileServers #ActiveDirectory #Lepide

4

🇿🇦 South Africa's ITSM market is on the rise, creating pathways for innovation and collaboration. ✨ As we dive into this emerging arena, let’s discuss how local and international tech enthusiasts can leverage these opportunities. 💫 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/dK3aEAn6 #ITSM25 #ITSM #Innovation #Collaboration #TechGrowth #ITService #SouthAfrica #TechCommunity

2

📍 Premier Hotel Midrand  Johannesburg, your turn. The ITR Technology & ManageEngine USM Roadshow has arrived in Midrand and we’re ready for a morning of practical conversations around modern IT service management. Today we’re exploring how ServiceDesk Plus helps organisations bring structure to service delivery while addressing real governance pressures.  Think:  • POPIA compliance  • IT asset visibility  • Orchestrated workflows  • Analytics-driven decisions  This isn’t theory.  It’s Unified Service Management in action. Sharing photos or insights from the event?  Tag #USMRoadshow2026 so the community can follow the highlights. #ITRTechnology #ManageEngine #USMRoadshow2026 #USM #ServiceDeskPlus #ITGovernance #ITSM #Johannesburg ManageEngine ManageEngine IT Service Management ManageEngine Middle East and Africa ManageEngine IT Analytics Zerilda de Beer Ruan Van Loggerenberg Alan De Waal-Smit Philip Slimowitz Sybrand Strauss Relebogile Ramatsui Khanyisile Ndlovu Warren Schooling Courtney-Anne Le roux BEATI PRODUCTIONS Sebastin Franco

39

🚨 FREE Microsoft Certification Voucher Opportunity for South Africans 🚨 The YES x Microsoft AI Skills Initiative is offering FREE Microsoft certification vouchers to qualifying participants in South Africa. https://lnkd.in/dReKB_Jd • Open to all South Africans • 50,000 certification vouchers available • Complete Microsoft Learn modules + pass the practice assessment with 70% or higher to qualify • AZ-900, DP-900, GH-900, PL-900, SC-900, AI-102 (retiring), AZ-500 (retiring) How it works: 1️⃣ Register for the YES x Microsoft AI Skills program 2️⃣ Complete all Microsoft Learn modules 3️⃣ Pass the practice exam with 70% or more 4️⃣ Claim your FREE Microsoft certification voucher If the page returns a 404 error, the offer is no longer valid. Explore the Microsoft Certification Program, more voucher opportunities, and exam study resources at: https://msfthub.com 🤖 AI-generated post, reviewed by a human to help this information reach more people. #Microsoft #MicrosoftCertification #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MicrosoftLearn #Azure #CloudComputing #TechCareers #ITCertification #Certification #ExamVoucher #DigitalSkills #SouthAfrica #AISkills #MicrosoftAI #CareerDevelopment #FutureOfWork #CloudSkills #AZ900 #DP900 #GH900 #PL900 #SC900 #AI102 #AZ500

3

Top five cybersecurity threats South African businesses face in 2025: * Phishing and social engineering * Misconfigured cloud platforms * Manual, error-prone workflows * Outdated systems with no visibility * Limited access controls or training Cybersecurity Starts with Smarter Systems --------------------------------------------- Many businesses focus on firewalls and antivirus, but real risks often lie in weak processes, unmonitored systems, and poor data flow. At 360° Solutions, we help businesses reduce these risks through automation, real-time data, and agile system design. Visit our website for more information > https://360solution.co.za/ #DigitalTransformation #Automation #DataDriven #DesignThinking #AI #BusinessIntelligence #CyberSecurity #ProcessAutomation #DigitalTransformation #360Solutions #BusinessResilience

7