Why Modern IT Operations Demand More Than Tools

Hashiem Domingo, Professional Services Consultant at IPT   Modern businesses run on technology. Yet, far too often, IT teams spend their days trapped in ticket queues, firefighting one issue after another, and jumping between spreadsheets, email threads, and ad hoc processes to keep the lights on. If that sounds familiar, then it is time to…

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Why Human Awareness Is Your Best Cyber Defence

Dillon Gray, Chief Operations Officer at IPT Organisations invest heavily in firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint tools, and vulnerability scanning. Of course, these are all necessary and valuable cybersecurity layers. But the one element that so often falls short is not the technology, but the people who use it daily. The reality is that phishing…

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IT service management is failing CIOs when it matters most

IT service management is failing CIOs when it matters most From incident firefighting to controlled change, IPT positions Halo ITSM as a practical, ITIL-aligned framework for faster resolution, stronger governance, and measurable service improvement, with a 10% campaign discount. Most organisations do not have an IT problem, but a service management one. Tickets are continually…

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Build your AI team with Microsoft Copilot and IPT

South African businesses are past the experimentation phase with AI. The conversation has shifted from curiosity to capability. The real question facing CEOs and operations leaders now is not whether AI will be adopted, but who will build it, govern it, and make it deliver measurable work inside the organisation.   IPT, a managed IT…

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The Small Business Superpower: How VoIP Solutions Can Revolutionize Your Operations

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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective communication is no longer a luxury—it’s the lifeblood of success. For small businesses, where every dollar and every minute counts, choosing the right communication system can be the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Gone are the days when clunky, expensive, and inflexible traditional phone systems were the only…

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It is time to rethink how you treat IT

Cobus Olwage, CEO at IPT. Let us be honest: many business leaders still treat IT as someone else’s problem. They will tell you technology is important, but when it comes to accountability, investment, or strategy, it gets kicked down the line. In our work across industries at IPT, we see the consequences of this mindset…

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Why Small Businesses Need Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in the Age of AI

In today’s fast-paced digital world, small businesses are just as susceptible to data breaches as large enterprises—if not more so. The rise of AI tools, particularly generative AI, has added new layers of complexity and risk to this challenge. While AI offers immense benefits for productivity and innovation, it also creates new avenues for sensitive…

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DMARC becomes non-negotiable for South African businesses

Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) is becoming non-negotiable for South African businesses as major global email providers move to tighten authentication requirements. IPT, a managed IT services and cybersecurity provider, is urging local organisations to act now to protect email deliverability, prevent domain spoofing, and strengthen customer trust. “DMARC is the ultimate digital…

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