Data recovery times versus Business Continuity
The ability to recover your entire IT environment following a disaster is absolutely imperative.
Data Management and Black Friday e-commerce sales surge
The general holiday season is around the corner, a time when customers flock to retail outlets and clock up a lot of sales.
Data Analytics is essential for the future of Petrochemicals and therefore data management is as well
In highly regulated industries like petrochemicals effective data management is a complication all on its own.
Healthcare facilities at mines have vulnerable data – is it being adequately protected?
Access to comprehensive medical records is crucial for the care of patients in the mining industry.
Gabsten Technologies ensures Sasria’s data is always on and always available with managed services offering
Access to data is critical for any business, but if you are South Africa’s only short-term insurance provider of special risk cover, a data loss event could prove catastrophic.
Gabsten Technologies – A decade of world-class data management experience
A recent survey conducted by Gabsten Technologies highlights how important data is to South African businesses. 63% of respondents said their bu…
Data Backups – Start with what you can’t afford to lose
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Data management vs Data management – do you know the difference?
With IDC predicting that the collective sum of the world’s data will grow from 33 zettabytes in 2018 to a 175ZB by 2025, it is more important than ever for organisations to ensure that their information is managed appropriately.
Top business continuity and disaster recovery questions – asked and answered by Gabsten Technologies
Answered by Hemant Harie, Managing Director at Gabsten Technologies.
Is your organisation’s business continuity and disaster recovery up to scratch?
Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) have become imperative to ensure organisations can handle the many different elements that may affect their data and thus their ability to operate.
South African businesses underestimate the need for data management
A recent Data Management survey conducted by Gabsten Technologies has revealed some interesting insight into how South African businesses view their data.
Not embracing the cloud can dull your competitive edge
Digital transformation is essential if any organisation is to remain relevant today and future proof their foundation.
Cloud backup – guarding against data loss from ransomware
More and more companies are falling prey to purveyors of ransomware.
Proactive support for your Commvault suite with Gabsten’s Remote Monitoring Services
In a world where access to data is intrinsically linked to the functionality of a business, you simply cannot afford to lose access to your data regardless of where it is stored and subsequently backed-up.
How business continuity is ensured through Disaster Recovery as a service
As companies plan for their business continuity, one of the big challenges that they face is choosing which Disaster Recovery (DR) solution will be most appropriate for their business.
The link between insurance and cyber resilience
Here's what links insurance and cyber resilience.
Proactive ‘always-on’ incident management – critical in cloud environments
Incident management is an essential component of a comprehensive data management solution, outlining the process for addressing issues to ensure data availability.
The natural progression from Backup as a Service to Disaster Recovery as a Service
While some companies acknowledge that they need Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), many still think that Backup as a Service (BaaS) is sufficient to meet their data management needs.
Why your data provider’s support matters
Data has become critical to business and organisations need to be able to access it at all times.
Is your data protected when the power fails?
Reliable power is in short supply in South Africa and outages are becoming increasingly common, leaving businesses unable to access their systems or data.
Gabsten appoints Hemant Harie to take the helm as new MD
Gabsten Technologies welcomes Hemant Harie as their new Managing Director.
Chris de Bruyn takes lead as Gabsten Technologies’ new Operations Director
Gabsten Technologies has announced the appointment of Chris de Bruyn as their new Operations Director.
Top 5 tips to choosing a data management partner for your business
Data management is a critical aspect for businesses today, given data’s status as being an organisation’s most valuable asset.
What are the best practices to ensure an effective data backup strategy?
Insights gathered from data have the power to completely transform the way businesses operate and reach their target markets.
Data backups need to be accessible 24/7
The value of data and the rising tide of cybercrime has driven home the importance of securely backing up data for businesses and having access to those backups at any time.
SMME business back-ups – a critical task made easy thanks to the cloud
Data has become a crucial asset for all types of businesses, ranging from home offices to large enterprises that have multiple locations.
Medical practitioners have enough to worry about without having to worry about data
Few doctors have the time, let alone the IT skills, to ensure their patient’s information is sufficiently protected.
Will your business survive equipment theft? The cloud could save you
Today, data is the lifeblood of businesses, yet many individuals and businesses are clinging to outdated data security practices.
Gabsten Technologies announced Service Partner of the Year at Commvault Connections Live event
Data Management Solution specialist, Gabsten Technologies, won the prestigious Commvault Services Partner of the Year 2018 award at the Commvault Connections Live event.
PoPI compliance means more than data management and backup solutions
The legislative need to safeguard personal client information has had the effect of making businesses aware of their data.
Five SME’s that benefit most from the cloud
Globally, cloud services are on the rise and organisations large and small are either using the cloud or are planning to, according to Rightscale’s 2018 State of the Cloud Report.
Cloud data storage as a value-added service for small accounting firms
Data management and backup is one of the biggest IT challenges facing small accounting and bookkeeping firms today.
Data sovereignty and security should no longer make companies hesitant about backing up data to the cloud
South African businesses are still operating under a few misconceptions when it comes to the issues of data sovereignty and security in the cloud, making organisations hesitant about migrating their data.
Why outsourcing is a better option in an uncertain economic environment
South Africa’s downgrade to junk status by a number of global ratings agencies has put an already strained economy under further stress.
Cheap rates alone does not make for good data management
Containing valuable insights into their markets as well as ways to improve and evolve their operations, data – and the management thereof – is essential for business success.
Common backup blunders – how even the smallest error can cost you your data
Data is valuable and needs to be protected. But having the right backup is only part of the solution; the rest is up to the policies in place and the people who use it.
Gabsten Technologies – Maximise your data management strategy
Invest in securing your business data through backup and archiving solutions with Gabsten Technologies.
Should backup be a cyber insurance prerequisite?
Last year saw a surge in cybercrime which surpassed previous years, highlighting the importance of having proper, continually updated security measures in place.
SMEs need to implement the correct ICT tools, to take care of their businesses – preventing loss of crucial records
In today’s exceptionally competitive digitally-driven market, documents, files and systems are the most important asset for business.
Gabsten Technologies awarded Commvault Service Advantage Plus Partner status
Gabsten Technologies has recently received additional certifications from Commvault under the Commvault Service Advantage program for Advanced Architecture Design, Residency Specialisation as well as Remote Managed Services Specialisation.
Extract more value from your backup than just ‘backup’
At any given time, an organisation has reams of data stored, from customer information to records of transactions to employee information and sensitive documents. No organisation can afford to risk loss of any of this data or, perhaps even more threatening, having their data leaked publicly.
If the timing isn’t right for cloud, consider a Managed Service approach instead
A Managed Service can be an effective respite from challenges, allowing businesses to enjoy some of the benefits that were previously only thought to be associated with cloud platforms.
Small business back-ups – a critical task made easy thanks to the cloud
Data has become a crucial asset for all types of businesses, ranging from home offices to large enterprises that have multiple locations.
Managed services and your hybrid environment
Cloud is a dying buzzword, mostly because virtually everyone is already using cloud in some form or another, making it a daily part of life rather than a burgeoning trend.
Is your backup the last line of defense against Ransomware?
Every 40 seconds a business falls victim to a ransomware attack, according to a recent story by the Forbes Technology Council.
Are local data backup providers as trustworthy as big international brands?
Data is essential to the smooth operation of any business, and the protection and backing up of that data is just as critical.