data recovery

In an era where identity is the ultimate gatekeeper for digital business, organizations face growing threats to the very core of their cloud ecosystems: their identity and access management (IAM) data. As more enterprises migrate their operations to the cloud and leverage Microsoft Entra ID...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, safeguarding identity and access management systems is paramount. Recognizing this critical need, Barracuda Networks has introduced Entra ID Backup Premium, a robust solution designed to enhance the protection and retention of Microsoft Entra ID...

Automating backups of important files to an external drive is a task every Windows 11 user should master to avoid the pain and disruption of data loss. With ransomware attacks, drive failures, or the all-too-common accidental deletion always lurking as threats, implementing a robust, automated...

If you’ve spent time on tech forums or dipped into YouTube comments, you’ll eventually encounter the infamous question: “How do I delete System32 in Windows 11?” Sometimes it’s framed as a genuine search for a performance boost; other times, it appears as a prank or challenge. The reality is far...

Hasleo Disk Clone has emerged as a robust and user-friendly solution for disk cloning and system migration tasks on Windows platforms. This software facilitates the seamless transfer of operating systems, applications, and data from one disk to another, eliminating the need for reinstallation...

Here’s a summary of the changes to Windows 11 System Restore points, based on the article from XDA: What’s New? Microsoft is now setting a 60-day expiration for System Restore points in Windows 11 (beginning with the June 2025 security update, version 24H2). Restore points older than 60 days...

Anubis ransomware has emerged as a formidable threat in the cybersecurity landscape, employing a destructive wiper module that ensures victims lose their data irretrievably, even if they comply with ransom demands. This evolution in ransomware tactics underscores the increasing sophistication...

In an era where the digital workspace is increasingly anchored in cloud-based platforms, the importance of robust backup and recovery strategies for business-critical data has never been more pronounced. As organizations of all sizes migrate operations to Microsoft 365, a suite that has become...

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...

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...

In a significant development for South African businesses, global technology consultancy BUI has introduced the BUI Cyber Security Warranty, the nation's first cyber security warranty designed to offer financial protection and response assurance against severe cyber threats. This initiative...

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...

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is a comprehensive backup and recovery solution designed to protect data within Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, and Teams. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based services, ensuring the...

In today’s fast-evolving Windows ecosystem, the way you upgrade matters just as much as the upgrades themselves. A recent report from a trusted tech source highlights a key reason to consider updating your current Windows 10 system to Windows 11 via a clean install. It turns out that starting...

Windows users and enterprise administrators have long relied on BitLocker encryption as a core defense against data loss and unauthorized access. However, with the rollout of May’s KB5058379 cumulative update for Windows 10, the stability of this trusted feature has come into question. Reports...

Moving files between Windows and Linux is a fundamental expectation for many dual-boot users, yet it remains one of the most common pain points during cross-platform transitions. The scenario is all too familiar: you reboot from Windows into Linux, only to find your Windows partitions missing...

When a Windows user is abruptly met with the dreaded "We can't sign in to your account" error message, the sudden inability to access a familiar digital environment can be deeply unsettling. This predicament, all too familiar to both everyday users and IT professionals, can disrupt workflows...

A corrupted user profile is a scenario familiar to countless Windows users—sometimes it creeps in as a sudden inability to log in to your account, other times as strange errors, missing files, or the abrupt change of system personalization settings. Regardless of the symptoms, the underlying...

When it comes to securing business-critical data, many organizations leveraging Microsoft 365 fall into a dangerous misconception: they assume the platform’s built-in backup and retention mechanisms are robust enough to safeguard against data loss, cyberattacks, or compliance failures. This...

For many Windows users, device security is a persistent concern. Microsoft has made steady improvements to this end, and with the advent of Windows 11 version 24H2, the company’s commitment to safeguarding user data has introduced both renewed confidence and unexpected complications. One...