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Technology guidance for smart procurement.
Practical, vendor-neutral thinking on ICT procurement, licensing, infrastructure and security — written for South African decision-makers.
Procurement
A practical guide to CSD-compliant ICT procurement
What government buyers should require from suppliers — and how to streamline the quotation-to-award cycle.
6 min readLicensing
Microsoft licensing, demystified for growing businesses
Per-user vs per-device, cloud vs perpetual — choosing the right model without overspending.
5 min readInfrastructure
Right-sizing servers and storage for SMEs
When to buy on-prem, when to go cloud, and how to plan for growth without over-provisioning.
7 min readSecurity
Endpoint protection every organisation should have
A baseline cybersecurity posture for offices, schools and public-sector environments.
4 min readHardware
Business laptops: total cost of ownership over 3 years
Why the cheapest sticker price rarely wins for fleet deployments.
6 min readCloud
Backup strategies that survive real incidents
The 3-2-1 rule, tested recovery, and what POPIA expects of your data handling.
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