Blog
Welcome to the CloudWays Group blog, your go-to resource for all things IT and technology-related. We are a leading provider of network support and service contracts, as well as website development and maintenance services.In this blog section, we’ll be sharing our insights, tips, and best practices on a wide range of topics
Your Data Is in the Cloud. So Why Back It Up?
Understanding the gap between availability and recoverability“We don’t need backups anymore. It’s in the cloud.” That statement feels logical. The...
Why Moving from a Self-Hosted IMAP Mail Server to Microsoft 365 Matters in 2026
A practical overview for organisations still running traditional Linux IMAP emailA Linux IMAP mail server was designed for a different era of...
Top IT Infrastructure Risks for South African Businesses and How to Guard Against Them
In South Africa, a company’s resilience depends heavily on its IT backbone. From power instability to cyberattacks and outdated systems, the risks...
What is DMARC and Why Every South African Business Needs It
This is the reality of email spoofing. Fraudsters create fake emails that look exactly like they came from your business. To your client, there’s no...
From DOS to the Cloud. How Long-term IT Partners Build Trust.
Thirty years ago, good IT meant coax cables, beige boxes, and a prayer before printing. Today, it means cloud consoles, zero trust, and services...
The 5 Layers of Cybersecurity Every Business Needs (and Why Managed Protection Matters)
Digital threats aren’t reserved for large corporations or tech giants. Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly being targeted by...
How to build a culture of contribution
Prior to 1995, I worked in the IT industry for 6 years. In that time, I came across many people who had been let down by their IT provider. I...
Cyber-Hygiene: Staying Threat-Free is a Shared Responsibility
In the immense, evolving landscape of the digital world, where data flows freely, I am sure you would agree that it is essential to have proper...
Unlock the Power of Office 365
With the ever-evolving and highly competitive business world, it's crucial for any business to stay ahead of the game. Office 365 is an incredible...
Blog
Welcome to the CloudWays Group blog, your go-to resource for all things IT and technology-related. We are a leading provider of network support and service contracts, as well as website development and maintenance services.In this blog section, we’ll be sharing our insights, tips, and best practices on a wide range of topics
Your Data Is in the Cloud. So Why Back It Up?
Understanding the gap between availability and recoverability“We don’t need backups anymore. It’s in the cloud.” That statement feels logical. The...
Why Moving from a Self-Hosted IMAP Mail Server to Microsoft 365 Matters in 2026
A practical overview for organisations still running traditional Linux IMAP emailA Linux IMAP mail server was designed for a different era of...
Top IT Infrastructure Risks for South African Businesses and How to Guard Against Them
In South Africa, a company’s resilience depends heavily on its IT backbone. From power instability to cyberattacks and outdated systems, the risks...
What is DMARC and Why Every South African Business Needs It
This is the reality of email spoofing. Fraudsters create fake emails that look exactly like they came from your business. To your client, there’s no...
From DOS to the Cloud. How Long-term IT Partners Build Trust.
Thirty years ago, good IT meant coax cables, beige boxes, and a prayer before printing. Today, it means cloud consoles, zero trust, and services...
The 5 Layers of Cybersecurity Every Business Needs (and Why Managed Protection Matters)
Digital threats aren’t reserved for large corporations or tech giants. Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly being targeted by...
How to build a culture of contribution
Prior to 1995, I worked in the IT industry for 6 years. In that time, I came across many people who had been let down by their IT provider. I...
Cyber-Hygiene: Staying Threat-Free is a Shared Responsibility
In the immense, evolving landscape of the digital world, where data flows freely, I am sure you would agree that it is essential to have proper...
Unlock the Power of Office 365
With the ever-evolving and highly competitive business world, it's crucial for any business to stay ahead of the game. Office 365 is an incredible...