Unbundled

Unintended Benefits of the PoPi Act

Although the 1 July deadline has been extended, you still need to formalise the process within your business as the PoPi Act is relevant to ALL businesses across the spectrum. Do you have a PoPi manual? What is your safety net for possible cybercrime? How are you processing and storing…

29 Jun 2021 22 min

To Cloud or not to Cloud?

Jaco and his guest debate the inner workings of 'to cloud or not to cloud'. When your core business is not IT you need to leverage technology to ensure digital transformation and business continuity. The considerations are more than just deciding on a public or private cloud-based solution. Points to…

15 Jun 2021 21 min

Disaster Recovery

Jaco and his guest peel back the complex layers of disaster recovery (DR). Recovery of data is not just a spare back-up living on a server. Did you know that there is a difference between recovery and back-up? With multiple users and real time recovery requirements, it becomes key to…

1 Jun 2021 33 min

What we know so far

Jaco Voigt does a brief overview of what has been covered in previous Unbundled podcasts. He touches on Catalytic being a trusted advisor for all your business’ IT requirements including connectivity, security, surrounded eco-systems, Unified Communication (UC), back-up and restoration of data. In the fast-paced and ever-changing IT space, it…

18 May 2021 17 min

Does your Rack Tick all the Boxes?

Does your rack tick all the boxes to ensure optimal data storage? Jaco Voigt and guest Adrian Buddingh discuss the key elements that make up a smart rack and the benefits of these 'smart components' to your business. What is the relevance of a smart rack in your IT infrastructure?…

4 May 2021 20 min

Unbundling the Digital Workplace

This week, Jaco from Catalytic continues to simplify and unbundle the digital workplace. A Cisco networking specialist joins the discussion to demystify the core IT infrastructure of a business, as well as Cloud networking specifications. How familiar are you with routers, switches, firewalls, overlays... and how are you protecting your…

20 Apr 2021 33 min

How to Avoid getting Hacked

Don't underestimate the importance of device management... it’s more than just ticking the security box via your business’s trusted IT guy! Hacking happens on all levels - the negligence of small businesses is as serious as enterprises. The security risk increases as more staff work remotely on public and home…

6 Apr 2021 26 min

Technology Implementation for your Business

Technology implementation is a journey and not a brand buy, or a cheap and easy flip of a switch. Are you considering redundancy (failover), back-up and security? This week Jaco chats about businesses needing to take responsibility for their technology implementations by aligning strategies, looking at the business landscape, and…

23 Mar 2021 25 min

What is Unified Communication?

Thanks to versatility in technology and communication, employees can be productive without the need to be office or desk bound. Unified Communication (UC) has ensured not only the mobilisation of a workforce, but has made workflow tools and communication more efficient. UC facilitates collaboration, while merging the world of communication…

9 Mar 2021 20 min

Benefits of Back-ups

This week Jaco and his guest get practical about the key benefits of back-ups. What is your business doing to ensure active saving of valuable data? What is your plan should there be a network breach or a physical disaster? Jaco unpacks different ways to ensure that back-ups are done…

23 Feb 2021 19 min

Risk Management & Business Continuity

This week Jaco Voigt and his guests discuss the practical application of risk management and business continuity. In an uncertain world where normal business outages are complicated by targeted cyber-attacks and widespread social unrest, how can you build a strong, resilient organisation that can survive and even thrive with large…

9 Feb 2021 24 min

Getting around Tech Industry Jargon

This week Jaco Voigt delves into the clutter of tech industry jargon. How does wifi get to your device? The nitty gritty of last mile, access points, circuit providers and shared networks... this conversation will help simplify connecting humans. The difference between home and business fibre is all about service,…

26 Jan 2021 23 min

Introducing Unbundled

Cloud, Connectivity, Data Storage. We’ve all heard the terms, but what are the considerations when choosing these services for your business? Similarly, what are the differences between fibre to the business and fibre to the home? If you’re a business that handles any sort of personal data for your clients,…

12 Jan 2021 19 min

Cybersecurity in a Pandemic

As the gig economy continues to roll out, how will the lack of cybersecurity in private residences and co-operative workspaces affect how companies keep their data safe? Are there steps which employees can take to safeguard their company from malware and hackers? Are there systems which can render your systems…

2 Nov 2020 10 min

Cloud storage and backups

The value for companies is still in their data. As your company grows, what storage options should you consider? How does cloud storage work? Does having it mean you can get rid of physical server backups? Should companies test their backups? Gareth speaks to Jaco Voigt from Catalytic for answers.

26 Oct 2020 12 min

The client's needs are king

It is no longer sustainable to rely on just the brand you sell, to push sales on clients... the big shift is to ensure you are serving the client's needs. What is PBX and how does Catalytic ensure that you have the right system for you? Can better business flow…

19 Oct 2020 12 min

Introducing Unbundled with Catalytic: Connectivity

Remember when we used to connect with a handshake, or a hug? Well now we connect by clicking a link. 2020 will be remembered for the Coronavirus pandemic and how it changed the way we interact - social distancing is the 'new normal' with the human connection and businesses now…

14 Oct 2020 4 min

Catalytic: Jaco Voigt

In 2020 we are all looking for a solution to give our lives flexibility within the workspace. What role should an ISP play in your business? Is fibre a fail-proof solution, or should you have back-up connectivity options... if so, what are the alternatives? Jaco Voigt, Chief Executive Officer at…

5 Oct 2020 26 min