cloud backup

Datacentrix’s recent triumph at the 2025 Veeam ProPartner Awards stands as a powerful endorsement of its position at the forefront of South Africa’s—and indeed, Africa’s—rapidly evolving data protection and cloud services landscape. Taking home not just one but two celebrated accolades—‘Fastest...

Amid a swiftly evolving IT landscape where data protection and operational resilience have become paramount concerns, Datacentrix has once again distinguished itself as an innovator and leader. At the recent Veeam ProPartner Awards, Datacentrix secured two of the event’s most coveted accolades...

With the arrival of Windows 11 version 24H2, a fierce debate has erupted in the global Windows community, marking what many now term “The BitLocker Controversy of 2025.” Microsoft’s long-standing approach to device encryption—once the provenance of IT administrators and security...

As Microsoft races toward the official end of support for Windows 10, the software giant’s newest initiative aims to smooth the turbulent waters for one of the most complex user groups: organizations with extensive fleets of enterprise devices. On the surface, Windows Backup for Organizations is...

Upgrading legacy systems has always ranked among the greatest challenges for IT departments, particularly for organizations embedded in existing workflows and complex software environments. For years, many businesses remained reluctant to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11, daunted by...

Cloud storage has transformed how we manage and share information, shifting the paradigm from private, device-bound archives to universally accessible, always-synced repositories. This evolution has been led by platforms like Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive, each vying for dominance in a...

Microsoft has unveiled Windows Backup for Organizations, a new enterprise-focused backup solution designed to streamline data protection and facilitate smoother transitions to Windows 11. Initially announced at Microsoft Ignite in November 2024, this tool has now entered a limited public preview...

Microsoft’s vision for streamlined organizational IT management took a pivotal step forward with the public preview of Windows Backup for Organizations—a move that aims to reimagine endpoint restoration, migration, and disaster recovery for the modern enterprise. As businesses grapple with...

As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, organizations increasingly rely on software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for essential operations such as cloud-based data backup and disaster recovery. However, with this shift comes new and complex threats—highlighted by the US Cybersecurity...

Migrating to a new PC has never been mistaken for anyone’s favorite digital task. For years, Windows users have lamented the tedium of reinstalling programs, manually copying files, and puzzling over forgotten settings that never seem to transfer cleanly. With the latest developments in Windows...

With the impending end of support for Windows 10 set for October 14, 2025, organizations worldwide are bracing for one of the most significant IT transitions of the decade. Against this backdrop, Microsoft’s announcement of Windows Backup for Organizations—now in limited public preview—arrives...

In a rapidly evolving enterprise landscape where seamless workflow and enhanced productivity are prized above all, Microsoft’s announcement of Windows Backup for Organizations arrives at a pivotal moment. Targeted at IT administrators and decision-makers preparing for the impending end of...

With the looming deadline of October 14, 2025, marking the end of mainstream support for Windows 10, businesses find themselves at a crucial juncture: migrate to a modern operating system or contend with growing security and operational risks. Microsoft, acutely aware of the challenge facing...

Druva’s strategic partnership with Microsoft marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of cloud data protection and cybersecurity. In an era when enterprises are increasingly leveraging cloud-native and hybrid environments, this collaboration is set to empower organizations with robust, integrated...

Few IT topics generate as much consensus and yet foster so much confusion as the ongoing debate over Microsoft 365 data protection. In the age of ubiquitous cloud productivity, many organizations still labor under the misconception that relying on Microsoft’s native backup mechanisms will...

A quiet but consequential battle has been unfolding in the realm of mobile cloud storage, as Android users of Nextcloud—the European open-source cloud platform—found themselves abruptly losing a fundamental feature: the ability to upload all file types from their devices. While photos and videos...

Proofpoint’s announcement of its intent to acquire Hornetsecurity Group in a deal reportedly valued at $1 billion signals a decisive reshaping of the Microsoft 365 security landscape, introducing new synergies and fresh competitive challenges for managed service providers (MSPs), small- and...

Losing precious files on Windows 10 or Windows 11 can happen in a split second—one accidental Shift+Delete, an emptied Recycle Bin, or an unplanned disk cleanup, and suddenly important documents, irreplaceable photos, or months-long work might seem gone for good. But just as quickly as data can...

Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11 with a new native application designed to simplify backup, migration, and data transfer processes. This initiative aims to provide users with a more integrated and user-friendly experience when safeguarding and transferring their data. Introduction to the...

Email attachments, cloud backups, and file sharing all have something crucial in common: the need to deal with file size limits and efficient packaging. One of the most essential digital skills today, for casual users and professionals alike, is mastering the art of compressing and decompressing...