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Discover why the cybersecurity skills gap is putting businesses at risk and how managed security services can bridge the shortage. Learn strategies to boost resilience, reduce costs, and stay ahead of AI-driven threats.

Unseen guardians in the battle against cyber threats! Cybersecurity has evolved beyond simply deploying firewalls and antivirus software; it has become a dynamic battle of wits, skill, and foresight.

Enterprises today face growing pressure to innovate faster, scale operations and deliver more value while managing costs. Traditional on-premises systems often hold them back, creating challenges around maintenance, hardware limitations and long deployment cycles.

Digital transformation remains a hot topic in contemporary IT strategies and discussions. However, if digital transformation is not carefully managed with well-planned execution and processes, then there can be serious implications for businesses’ digitalisation efforts.

A strong focus on people, planet and communities has driven several notable achievements, including carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, more women in leadership positions and more under-represented groups reached through community STEM education programmes.

Today’s most successful enterprises are defined by their agility and ability to scale. Networking-as-a-Service (NaaS) is a revolutionary business model that allows organisations to transform their network from a rigid, CapEx-heavy asset into a flexible, OpEx-driven service through a trusted managed services provider.

The world of IT has changed. Are you still running a reactive organisation, spending more time fighting fires than driving innovation? In today's exponentially complex digital environments, traditional IT management can no longer keep pace with the speed of digital transformation. The good news? You don't have to go it alone.

Operationalising a Zero Trust Architecture requires a range of tools, systems, and cybersecurity skills. MXDR (Managed Extended Detection and Response) is one of the most effective solutions for implementing an effective Zero Trust Architecture within an organisation.

With the digital revolution fully transforming businesses, IT teams are under immense pressure to keep systems running smoothly, securely and efficiently. Enter AI in IT operations and IT process automation, technologies that are revolutionising the way organisations manage their IT landscapes. In this blog post, we’ll explore the current challenges IT teams face and how AI and automation are reshaping the future of IT operations.

Microsoft provides many leading IT solutions for enterprise and small businesses. Many organisations build their services upon the solid foundation of Microsoft products, but often the billing for all the various solutions and products can become confusing. We’ve compiled a list of the most common questions, misconceptions, and answers regarding Microsoft billing.

DLP is a strategic imperative for organisations seeking to prevent data leakage, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard their reputation.

Logicalis CEO, Bob Bailkoski unpacks the key insights from this year’s CIO Report, offering actionable strategies for success.

As organisations strive for net zero, the challenge isn’t just measuring impact—it’s capturing the full story of sustainability, including effects on ecosystems and communities.

As cyber threats grow, organisations add more tools—yet this complexity itself has become a major security risk. Artur Martins, CISO Logicalis, highlights how CIOs can develop simpler, modern security strategies

Learn what a systems integrator is, their role in the ICT value chain, and how your business can benefit from their expertise. Understand key functions, common misconceptions, and why partnering with a SI adds value.

To uncover the inner workings of cybersecurity and the services offered by Logicalis, we spoke with James Hampson, Managed Security Services Director. His insights into the Security Operations Center (SOC) reveal the complexities, challenges, and triumphs of safeguarding customer environments.

Why technology alone isn't enough to safeguard your organisation - the importance of the human element in a security operations centre (SOC) and why it can't be underestimated. Article by Artur Martins, CSIO Logicalis Portugal.

Rob Mattlin, Head of Global Solutions, Logicalis, explores how Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) equips CIOs with the visibility, control, and expert support needed to strengthen cybersecurity posture and reduce risk across the enterprise.

Extended Detection and Response, or XDR, is a powerful security solution that uses a unified security platform empowered by AI and automation. It helps to detect advanced cybersecurity threats and allows organisations to respond quickly.

As the threat landscape continues to grow in scope and severity, companies are looking more and more towards the vital partnerships required to keep their security posture strong. The partnership and collaboration between the Security Operations Centre (SOC) and the chief information security officer (CISO) is arguably one of the most important relationships in cybersecurity.

"Disruption is redefining tech leadership, with regulation emerging as a critical new force," according to Logicalis CEO Robert Bailkoski.

Logicalis has become the first global Cisco partner to launch Cisco Extended Detection and Response (XDR) as a Managed Service (MXDR).

Logicalis are proud to announce they have renewed the prestigious Global Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (AEMSP) certification, validating the highest possible standard of managed cloud services.

Discover how embracing Circular IT can transform your IT department into a sustainability powerhouse. This article explores the top 5 ways IT leaders can deliver on sustainability goals.

Logicalis receives the global accolade, in recognition of its leadership and performance in sustainable practices for the second year running

Windows 10 is reaching its End-of-Life (EOL) and the move towards Windows 11 is inevitable for businesses who want to stay updated and secure. After 14 October 2025, all feature updates, patches, security updates and official support for Windows 10 will end.

Discover how AI-driven security solutions analyse network activity, detect anomalies, and predict potential exploits. Protect your business from emerging threats with our advanced AI technology.

With awards season behind us and an outstanding year of growth, customer outcomes and new capabilities, Logicalis, has received significant recognition for our outstanding partnership with Microsoft in FY24.

Read how CEOs and other top executives can champion sustainable practices, to inspire the entire company to prioritise responsibility and innovation. Join our LinkedIn live - Increasing Enterprise Value through Sustainability - on Wednesday 11th September 2024.

Describing an organisation as data-driven or urging businesses to become data-driven is a popular topic in ICT. As the business environment becomes more reliant on actionable data and informed decisions based on that data; we can expect references to being data-driven to increase.

In our latest CIO report, a staggering 83% of CIOs reported experiencing a cyber hack in the last year and almost all of those surveyed experienced business damage as a consequence. The need for an effective cybersecurity strategy security is clear. But how do you implement a cyber security strategy?

Businesses of all sizes rely on data storage solutions to manage the ever-growing data volumes associated with modern business operations. Several options are available, including cloud, hybrid and traditional on-premises data storage.

It's all about using the power of automation, innovation, and smart tools to revolutionise how we manage energy. The goal? Reduce waste, cut costs, and promote sustainability. With sustainability and climate change becoming increasingly important, Critical power is no longer a choice; it's a must for companies in South Africa.

Remote work was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since become a regular feature of the modern workplace. As with all new developments in business, there are advantages, but also risks associated with remote work. Companies have seen new cybersecurity threats entering the threat landscape as employees began working offsite.

Sustainability is an important topic in modern business as customers and other stakeholders increasingly measure their service providers’ performance against environmental and ethical standards. This directly impacts the IT industry as many clients will consciously choose to do business with companies that perform better on environmental metrics.

A strong and reliable IT communications strategy is required to get maximum buy-in from all stakeholders in the IT value chain. Developing your IT communications strategy is an involved process that follows multiple steps.

Logicalis announces the release of the next generation of its Digital Fabric Platform, providing CIOs with deeper-level insights and recommendations to underpin the performance of their entire digital ecosystem.

Logicalis South Africa has recently partnered with Gigamon to deliver a new Deep Observability solution to South African enterprise companies. Deep Observability offers many benefits from security to network intelligence and allows organisations to have full visibility and control over their entire network infrastructure and the information flow.

Security operations centres (SOCs) offer many benefits to companies, either as an internal resource, or as a managed security services solution. A good SOC service can prevent a wide range of cyber threats from becoming disastrous events that can affect a company for years.

Last week, we were honoured to receive the inaugural 2023 Cisco Global Sustainability Partner of the Year award during Cisco's Global Partner Summit event in Miami. This prestigious accolade acknowledges Logicalis' exceptional sustainability achievements and success in helping customers reduce the environmental impact of their digital ecosystems across the globe.

Logicalis, a leading global technology services provider, has been named Sustainability Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2023. Cisco’s Partner Summit Global Awards recognize top-performing partners demonstrating innovation in delivering solutions that help customers succeed in new ways.

In an increasingly interconnected world, the frequency and complexity of cybersecurity threats are rising. Our recent CIO survey shows over half of respondents plan to increase their risk management investment. They also consider malware and ransomware significant risks that their organisations will face in the coming year.

Logicalis, a global provider of Digital IT solutions and managed services, working in partnership with Huawei Digital Power a leading global provider of digital power products and solutions, has successfully deployed the pioneering Huawei Power S - a seamless integrated power solution that can support multiple power sources - in South Africa.

A key factor driving the evolution of how we live, work and trade is connectivity. Businesses flourish when their leaders create environments that can adapt to maximise opportunities, while mitigating the inevitable risks.

There are many benefits to IT managed services that can help upscale the performance of your IT tools and services.