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Hosting

How VPS Hosting is Powering South Africa’s SMBs to Scale Smarter

South Africa’s SMBs (Small and Medium-Sized Businesses) are operating in a world that’s becoming faster, more competitive, and far less

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Backup saves your data. Disaster Recovery saves your business.
Cloud Backup

Backup Saves Your Data. Disaster Recovery Saves Your Business.

South African businesses are facing a rising tide of cyberattacks and system outages. Many believe that having backups means they

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your backup solution is costing your business more than it should
Cloud Backup

Why Your Backup Solution Is Costing Your Business More Than It Should

In 2025, data storage costs are becoming a growing line item in IT budgets – and not just because businesses

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IronTree ISO 27001 Certification
Compliance

IronTree Achieves ISO 27001 Certification – Strengthening Our Commitment to Information Security

We’re proud to announce that IronTree has officially achieved ISO 27001 certification as of May 2025, marking a significant milestone

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Why IronTree's New VPS Hosting is the Perfect Fit for South African SMBs
Hosting

Why IronTree’s New VPS Hosting is the Perfect Fit for South African SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in South Africa are under constant pressure to do more with less. They need powerful,

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microsoft's new email security requirements now include dmarc
Compliance

Microsoft’s New Email Security Requirements Now Include DMARC

In a major step toward improving email security and reducing phishing risks, Microsoft has announced new requirements for high-volume email

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DRaaS + S3: The Key to Business Continuity
Cloud Backup

DRaaS + Object Storage: The Key to Business Continuity

We know that data has become one of the most valuable assets a business owns. While data backups are crucial,

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Press

DRaaS – the answer to modern business continuity

Simply backing up data is not enough to protect data and ensure business continuity – particularly in an increasingly competitive,

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Quishing: QR Code Phishing
Cyber Security

The Rise of Quishing: QR Code Phishing

QR codes have become an integral part of modern business operations, enabling quick access to information, payments, and authentication processes.

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Why Cyberattacks Increase During Holiday Season + Tips
Cyber Security

Why Cyberattacks Increase During Holiday Season + Tips

The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and relaxation. Unfortunately, it’s also prime time for cybercriminals to strike.

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Black Friday Cybercrime: How To Protect Your Business
Cyber Security

Black Friday Cybercrime: How To Protect Your Business

Black Friday, the annual shopping extravaganza towards the end of November every year, is a privilege for both retailers and

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object storage vs. block storage vs. file storage
Cloud Storage

Object Storage vs. Block Storage vs. File Storage

When it comes to data storage, businesses have a variety of options to choose from. Three of the most common

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Cloud Backup

Cloud Backup & Data Security: Is It a Safe Environment?

Cloud technology such as cloud backup has changed the way businesses operate. It offers flexible and secure storage options that

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Why SA Businesses Using Office 365 Need Cloud Backup & DMARC
Microsoft 365

Why SA Businesses Using Office 365 Need Cloud Backup & DMARC Compliance

For many South African businesses, the migration to Office 365 has been a transformative step. The convenience, scalability, and cost-effectiveness

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What is DRaaS?
Disaster Recovery

What is DRaaS? Understanding Disaster Recovery as a Service

Imagine this: a sudden power outage throws your entire office into darkness. Servers go offline, critical applications grind to a

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cloud backup for business
Cloud Backup

5 Reasons Why Businesses Need Cloud Backup

Cloud backup has become the favoured data backup solution for most businesses, but why? These days, protecting business data is

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cloud backup vs. cloud archive
Cloud Backup

Cloud Backup and Cloud Archive: What’s the Difference?

Businesses these days generate mountains of data – from financial records and customer information to marketing materials and creative assets,

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Google And Yahoo Email Changes
Compliance

Google & Yahoo Email Changes: What You Need To Know

Google and Yahoo, two of the world’s leading email service providers, have announced new requirements for bulk email senders. These

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Cybersecurity for SMEs
Cloud Backup

Safeguarding SMEs: Top 8 Cybersecurity Strategies

Cybersecurity has shifted to not only be critical for large corporations and governments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have also

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Maximising Business Efficiency with Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting
Hosting

Maximising Business Efficiency with VPS Hosting

In the fast-paced world of business, efficiency is often the key to success. Whether you’re a small start-up or a

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