Most technology failures aren’t technical. That may sound counterintuitive in a world obsessed with tools, platforms, and dashboards. But when systems fail, when incidents escalate, and when trust erodes, the root cause is rarely a missing feature or an outdated product. It’s usually leadership clarity. Over the past months, I’ve been writing a series of short reflections called The Boring Edge . Each one looks at a different failure pattern organisations experience as they g

The holiday season is almost here, and with just four weeks until your office closes, it’s time to focus on the human side of cybersecurity. Hackers know this is prime time—businesses are distracted, teams are running lean, and security can slip. For small businesses, that makes phishing and ransomware attacks a real threat. Here’s how to keep your team sharp and your business secure: 1. Run a quick phishing refresher. Remind your staff: Always check the sender’s email addre

Hello, fellow business owners! If you’re like most SMEs in SA, Microsoft 365 and Azure (or similar cloud tools) keep your team connected, your files safe, and your customers happy. But with the December shutdown just weeks away, now is the perfect time to do a quick “health check” on your subscriptions and domains. A 30-minute review today can save you thousands of rands and a lot of headaches in January. Why bother right now? Nobody wants to be on the beach and get a panicke

The holiday season is fast approaching— twinkling lights, family gatherings, and that much-needed break from the daily grind. But what if your IT infrastructure decides to crash the party? Imagine downtime derailing your operations or unexpected hardware failures turning your festive cheer into frantic firefighting. With just five weeks until the shutdown, it's crunch time to audit your IT inventory and hardware. A thorough check now can save you headaches, budgets, and holid

Imagine a world where accessing your files effortlessly from anywhere, anytime is not just a dream, but a reality. In today's...