Ativo ICT

Ativo ICT We help Johannesburg businesses stay connected, protected and productive with reliable IT support, cloud, cybersecurity, VoIP and backup solutions.

We are an ICT Solutions provider offering managed services to SME's with a single goal in mind, Simplifying IT. Easier said than done, which is why we work proactively to ensure it does. Our core services involve looking after entire networks ranging from;

-User support queries,

-Hardware and Software management
-Server Support

-IT Security management,

-Vendor Management,

-Domain management

-CCTV Solutions.

Your internet router probably does have basic firewall protection.For a home network, that may be perfectly adequate.But...
14/10/2026

Your internet router probably does have basic firewall protection.

For a home network, that may be perfectly adequate.

But your business could run Microsoft 365, cloud accounting, VoIP, remote access, guest Wi-Fi, employee laptops, and other business-critical systems through the same network.

That changes the conversation.

A business firewall can provide greater visibility and control over suspicious traffic, applications, web access, VPN connections, and network activity.

So the question isn’t only:
β€œDo we have a firewall?”

It’s:
β€œDo we have the right firewall for our business?”

We explain the difference in our latest blog.

πŸ‘‰ Read the full article: https://ativo.co.za/what-is-a-firewall/

πŸ“ž Contact us: 011 051 9229 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected] | 🌐 www.ativo.co.za

Most businesses have some form of firewall protection.But when last did you ask:πŸ”Ή What is it actually protecting?πŸ”Ή Is it...
07/10/2026

Most businesses have some form of firewall protection.

But when last did you ask:

πŸ”Ή What is it actually protecting?
πŸ”Ή Is it still configured correctly?
πŸ”Ή Who is monitoring it?
πŸ”Ή Is it suitable for the way your business works today?

Your network may have changed considerably since you first installed that firewall. More employees. More devices. Cloud applications. Remote workers. Guest Wi-Fi. VPN access.

Simply having a firewall isn’t the same as having the right firewall protection.

We’ve unpacked what a firewall does, how it works and what businesses should be looking at in our latest blog.

πŸ‘‰ Read: https://ativo.co.za/what-is-a-firewall/

πŸ“ž Contact us: 011 051 9229 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected] | 🌐 www.ativo.co.za

Your business is no longer contained inside four office walls.Employees work from home.Teams move between branches.Staff...
28/09/2026

Your business is no longer contained inside four office walls.

Employees work from home.
Teams move between branches.
Staff need access from client sites.
Company files and applications live in the cloud.

The question is no longer simply, β€œIs everyone connected?”

It's whether they can access the systems they need **reliably and securely, wherever business happens.**

Ativo ICT helps businesses build connectivity environments around modern ways of working, bringing networks, remote access, cloud systems and security together.

Your people may work from different places.
Your IT environment still needs to work as one.

Read the full article here:
https://ativo.co.za/business-connectivity-solutions-south-africa/

πŸ“ž Contact us: 011 051 9229 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected] | 🌐 www.ativo.co.za

Happy Heritage Day! May your day be filled with pride in your roots, joy in your traditions, and respect for the diverse...
24/09/2026

Happy Heritage Day! May your day be filled with pride in your roots, joy in your traditions, and respect for the diverse cultures that make our nation strong.

πŸ“ž Contact us: 011 051 9229 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected] | 🌐 www.ativo.co.za

The internet provider says the line is fine.The VoIP provider says it's the network.The software provider says their sys...
21/09/2026

The internet provider says the line is fine.
The VoIP provider says it's the network.
The software provider says their system is online.
The WiFi supplier says everything looks normal.
Meanwhile, your employees still can't work.

Sound familiar?

When business technology is managed in separate pieces, finding the real cause of a problem can become an exhausting game of supplier ping-pong.

Ativo ICT takes a broader view of the IT environment, looking at how your connectivity, network, cloud services, communication systems and security work together.

Fewer fingers pointing.

More problems actually being solved.

Read the full blog to see how Ativo can help your business build a smarter, safer and more reliable IT setup.
https://ativo.co.za/business-connectivity-solutions-south-africa/

πŸ“ž Contact us: 011 051 9229 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected] | 🌐 www.ativo.co.za

Your business may look very different from the company you were three years ago.More employees.More cloud applications.M...
14/09/2026

Your business may look very different from the company you were three years ago.

More employees.
More cloud applications.
More devices.
More online meetings.
More remote access.
More dependence on technology.

But has the network underneath it all grown too?

IT environments often develop piece by piece as businesses expand. Another access point here. Another cloud application there. A new phone system. More employees. Another branch.

Eventually, the infrastructure that once worked perfectly can start holding the business back.

Ativo ICT helps businesses review and build connectivity environments designed for the company they are today, with room for where they're going next.

Read the full blog and find out what your business should look for when choosing firewall protection.

🌐 www.ativo.co.za
https://ativo.co.za/business-connectivity-solutions-south-africa/

πŸ“ž Contact us: 011 051 9229 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected] | 🌐 www.ativo.co.za

One connectivity problem can affect far more than your internet.Your team may suddenly lose access to:☁️ Cloud applicati...
07/09/2026

One connectivity problem can affect far more than your internet.

Your team may suddenly lose access to:

☁️ Cloud applications
☎️ Business calls
πŸ“§ Microsoft 365
πŸ’» Company systems
🌍 Remote access

Modern businesses are connected environments. Your network, cloud platforms, communication systems and employees all depend on one another.

That's why business connectivity shouldn't be planned one service at a time.

Ativo ICT looks at the bigger picture, helping businesses create reliable, secure and resilient IT environments where the different pieces work together.

When your technology is properly connected, your business can keep moving.

Read our latest blog to see why South African businesses need more than basic IT support.
https://ativo.co.za/business-connectivity-solutions-south-africa/

πŸ“ž Contact us: 011 051 9229 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected] | 🌐 www.ativo.co.za

Is your business firewall doing enough?Cyber threats are constantly changing, and basic protection may not provide the v...
28/08/2026

Is your business firewall doing enough?

Cyber threats are constantly changing, and basic protection may not provide the visibility, control and secure access a modern business needs.

A reliable business firewall can help block suspicious traffic, protect company data, support remote employees and prioritise important business applications.

Our latest blog explains what reliable firewall protection should look like and how it fits into a broader cybersecurity strategy.

Read the full article here:
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πŸ“ž Contact us: 011 051 9229 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected] | 🌐 www.ativo.co.za

One person handles your computers.Another manages your internet.Someone else set up the emails.A different supplier look...
21/08/2026

One person handles your computers.
Another manages your internet.
Someone else set up the emails.
A different supplier looks after the phones.
Nobody is sure who manages the backups.

Sound familiar?

When your IT is split between too many people, problems take longer to solve and responsibility becomes unclear.

Ativo ICT helps businesses bring their IT environment together with support across key areas like managed IT services, cloud, cybersecurity, connectivity, VoIP, backups, Microsoft 365 and website design.

One reliable IT partner means fewer scattered suppliers, clearer communication and better long-term support for your business.

Read the full blog to see how Ativo can help your business build a smarter, safer and more reliable IT setup.
[BLOG LINK WILL COME HERE]

πŸ“ž Contact us: 011 051 9229 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected] | 🌐 www.ativo.co.za

A firewall should do more than simply sit quietly in the background. It should actively help protect your network, monit...
14/08/2026

A firewall should do more than simply sit quietly in the background. It should actively help protect your network, monitor suspicious traffic and support the way your business operates every day. πŸ”

In our latest blog, we look at what makes a business firewall reliable, which features matter and why proper configuration and management are just as important as the technology itself.

Read the full blog and find out what your business should look for when choosing firewall protection.

🌐 www.ativo.co.za
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πŸ“ž Contact us: 011 051 9229 | βœ‰οΈ [email protected] | 🌐 www.ativo.co.za

Address

76 Wagenaar Street
Edenvale
1609

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27110519229

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