# StormDotCom Pty Ltd > Managed IT services for Cape Town businesses, based in Table View, South Africa, since 2000. Canonical website: https://www.sdcom.co.za/ Contact: info@sdcom.co.za; +27 21 556 0696. Office: 28 Cross Rd, Table View, Cape Town, 7441. This index links to current public page text. Canonical HTML pages govern prices, service scope and terms. The full reference includes the preserved original LLM files and all 54 current page text snapshots. These files are a convenience for tools that read them; they make no ranking or indexing guarantee. ## Company and contact - [Reliable IT Support for Cape Town Businesses.](https://www.sdcom.co.za/index.md): Managed IT support for Cape Town businesses since 2000. 24/7 monitoring, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 and VoIP — from a local team in Table View. - [About StormDotCom](https://www.sdcom.co.za/about/index.md): StormDotCom is a Cape Town-based managed IT company with 25+ years of specialist experience. Meet the team behind long-term IT partnerships across food, wine, healthcare, and more. - [Simple, Transparent Pricing](https://www.sdcom.co.za/pricing/index.md): Managed IT support, security and backup pricing per device per month, excluding VAT. Standard support: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 South African time. - [Book a Free Assessment](https://www.sdcom.co.za/contact/index.md): Get in touch with StormDotCom — Cape Town's trusted IT company since 2000. Book a free IT assessment or ask about our managed IT support, cybersecurity, or VoIP services. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.sdcom.co.za/privacy-policy/index.md): StormDotCom Privacy Policy — how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with POPIA. ## IT services - [Our Services](https://www.sdcom.co.za/services/index.md): Comprehensive IT services for Cape Town businesses — 24/7 managed support, cybersecurity, data backup, Microsoft 365, VoIP, and IoT solutions. Book a free assessment. - [24/7 Managed IT Support](https://www.sdcom.co.za/services/managed-it-support/index.md): StormDotCom managed IT support — 24/7 monitoring, proactive maintenance and SLA-backed response. Three plan options. No lock-in contracts. - [Cybersecurity That Protects Your Business](https://www.sdcom.co.za/services/cybersecurity/index.md): Layered cybersecurity for Cape Town businesses. Phishing protection, ransomware defence, SentinelOne EDR, and POPIA compliance support. Book a free security assessment. - [Data Backup & Recovery](https://www.sdcom.co.za/services/data-backup/index.md): Managed data backup for Cape Town businesses. Hybrid cloud protection, AES-256 encryption and retention based on your agreed backup plan. Fast recovery. Book an assessment. - [VoIP & 3CX Phone Systems](https://www.sdcom.co.za/services/voip-communications/index.md): 3CX business VoIP solutions for Cape Town. Cloud or on-premise, mobile app, call recording and auto-attendant. Certified 3CX partner. - [Microsoft 365 & Azure](https://www.sdcom.co.za/services/microsoft-365/index.md): Microsoft 365 migration, deployment and ongoing management for Cape Town businesses. Licences, Teams, SharePoint, email security and Azure — handled end to end. - [IoT Solutions](https://www.sdcom.co.za/services/iot-solutions/index.md): Custom IoT solutions for Cape Town businesses in food production, winemaking, and manufacturing. Real-time monitoring, equipment integration, cold chain visibility. Book a free consultation. - [Email Signature Management](https://www.sdcom.co.za/services/email-signatures/index.md): Centralised HTML email signature management for Microsoft 365. Authorised SigSync reseller in Cape Town. Consistent, professional, auto-deployed signatures across every device and user. - [IT Support Cape Town](https://www.sdcom.co.za/services/cape-town-it-support/index.md): Local IT support for Cape Town businesses from StormDotCom in Table View. Managed support, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, VoIP — month-to-month, no lock-in. ## Industries - [Specialist IT support for businesses that can't afford disruption](https://www.sdcom.co.za/industries/index.md): Specialist IT support for Cape Town businesses across food production, winemaking, healthcare, legal, construction, manufacturing, and more. 25+ years of local sector expertise. - [IT Support for Food Businesses](https://www.sdcom.co.za/industries/food-industry-it-support/index.md): Specialist IT support for Cape Town food businesses. Proactive monitoring, secure connectivity, dependable backup, and POPIA-aware protection for production environments. 25+ years experience. - [IT Support for Wineries and Oenology Businesses](https://www.sdcom.co.za/industries/winery-it-support/index.md): Dependable IT support for Cape Town wineries and oenology businesses. Keep systems stable during harvest, protect specialist systems, and support remote access across your operation. - [IT Support for Healthcare and Medical Practices](https://www.sdcom.co.za/industries/healthcare-it-support/index.md): Secure, dependable IT support for Cape Town medical practices. POPIA-aware data protection, Microsoft 365 setup, and responsive support that fits the pace of patient-facing work. - [IT Support for Law Firms and Attorneys](https://www.sdcom.co.za/industries/legal-it-support/index.md): Dependable IT support for Cape Town attorneys and law firms. Secure email, POPIA compliance, Microsoft 365, and practical data protection for sensitive client information. - [IT Support for Construction Companies](https://www.sdcom.co.za/industries/construction-it-support/index.md): Practical IT support for Cape Town construction businesses. Secure connectivity between office and site teams, mobile device management, Microsoft 365, and reliable cloud backup. - [IT Support for Manufacturing Businesses](https://www.sdcom.co.za/industries/manufacturing-it-support/index.md): Dependable IT support for Cape Town manufacturers. Stable infrastructure, cybersecurity, backup resilience, and Microsoft 365 support for connected production environments. - [IT Support for Financial Services Firms](https://www.sdcom.co.za/industries/financial-services-it-support/index.md): Secure, dependable IT support for Cape Town financial firms. POPIA compliance, data protection, Microsoft 365, and practical cybersecurity for regulated environments. - [IT Support for Laboratories and Precision Environments](https://www.sdcom.co.za/industries/laboratory-it-support/index.md): Stable, secure IT support for Cape Town laboratories and precision environments. Dependable networks, specialist equipment support, data backup, and POPIA-compliant protection. - [IT Support for Energy and Environmental Consultancies](https://www.sdcom.co.za/industries/energy-environment-it-support/index.md): Scalable IT support for Cape Town energy and environmental consultancies. Secure remote work, Microsoft 365, cloud infrastructure, and dependable support for growing distributed teams. ## IT Insights - [Practical IT Advice for Cape Town Businesses](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/index.md): Free IT guides, cybersecurity tips, and practical advice for Cape Town businesses. Covering Microsoft 365, POPIA compliance, data backup, and more from StormDotCom. - [Protecting Your Business in a Digital World](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cyber-security-compliance/index.md): Cybersecurity tips, POPIA compliance guidance, phishing awareness, and South African threat reports for Cape Town businesses. Expert advice from StormDotCom. - [POPIA Compliance for South African Law Firms](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cyber-security-compliance/popia-compliance-for-south-african-law-firms/index.md): What legal practices need to know about POPIA compliance in 2026. Learn about the 8 conditions, Section 57 challenges, and 5 steps to strengthen your compliance posture. - [How to Spot a Phishing Email Before It's Too Late](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cyber-security-compliance/how-to-spot-a-phishing-email-before-its-too-late/index.md): Staff are the biggest cybersecurity risk. Learn how to spot phishing emails, verify requests safely, and train your team to report suspicious messages before damage is done. - [Why Traditional Antivirus Isn't Enough — And What to Use Instead](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cyber-security-compliance/why-traditional-antivirus-isnt-enough/index.md): Traditional antivirus can only detect known threats. Modern attacks use zero-days, fileless malware, and ransomware designed to bypass it. Learn how SentinelOne EDR closes the gap. - [The Essential Small Business Cybersecurity Guide](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cyber-security-compliance/essential-smb-cybersecurity-guide/index.md): You don't need an enterprise budget to protect your business. This guide covers MFA, EDR, backups, phishing training, patching, and POPIA — everything a Cape Town SME needs in place. - [Microsoft Is Ending SMS Authentication: What This Means for Your Business](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cyber-security-compliance/microsoft-passkeys-2026/index.md): Microsoft Entra ID retires its SMS and voice delivery on 1 February 2027 for most users and 1 July 2027 for Global Administrators and external users. - [Multi-Factor Authentication: The Single Best Step to Protect Your Business](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cyber-security-compliance/multi-factor-authentication-guide/index.md): Multi-factor authentication (MFA) blocks most account attacks for small businesses. Plainly explained, plus where to switch it on in Microsoft 365 and beyond. - [Business Email Compromise & Email Spoofing: SPF, DKIM and DMARC Explained](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cyber-security-compliance/business-email-compromise-guide/index.md): Business email compromise fakes your identity to steal money. Learn how SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop email spoofing and protect your business. - [Stay Connected, Stay Protected](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cloud-continuity/index.md): Microsoft 365 tips, cloud migration guides, remote work solutions, and backup strategies for Cape Town businesses. Expert advice from StormDotCom. - [Is Microsoft 365 Really Backing Up Your Data?](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cloud-continuity/microsoft-365-backup-guide/index.md): Most South African businesses assume OneDrive and SharePoint are backup solutions. They're not. Learn about the 93-day cliff, POPIA compliance risks, and how to protect your Microsoft 365 data. - [If Your Laptop Was Stolen Tomorrow, Could You Be Back Up and Running by Lunch?](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cloud-continuity/if-your-laptop-is-stolen-or-crashes/index.md): With Microsoft 365, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Exchange configured correctly, a stolen or failed laptop doesn't mean data loss. We can have you back up and running on a new device in under two hours. - [Business Continuity Planning 101 for South African SMEs](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cloud-continuity/business-continuity-planning-101/index.md): A practical guide to business continuity planning for South African small businesses. Covers RTO and RPO, the 3-2-1 backup rule, load shedding resilience, Microsoft 365 data protection, and how to write and test a plan that actually works. - [Email Migration to Microsoft 365: What It Involves (and What to Prepare)](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/cloud-continuity/microsoft-365-email-migration-guide/index.md): Moving email to Microsoft 365 done right: the cutover, staged, hybrid and IMAP migration paths, what's involved, and how to prepare for a smooth changeover. - [Technology That Moves Your Business Forward](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/tech-for-growth/index.md): Business technology advice for Cape Town companies. Hardware and software recommendations, productivity tools, Apple and Dell ecosystem guides from StormDotCom. - [Apple vs Windows for Business: Is a Mac Worth It in 2026?](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/tech-for-growth/apple-vs-windows-for-business/index.md): Compare Mac and Windows for your business — pricing, software compatibility, security and total cost. A practical guide for Cape Town businesses in 2026. - [Practical AI for Small Business: 5 Uses That Actually Help (Without the Hype)](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/tech-for-growth/ai-for-small-business/index.md): Cape Town small businesses are using AI to save hours each week — drafting emails, summarising documents, and making sense of data. Here are 5 practical uses and how to do it safely. - [How We Monitor and Manage Your Microsoft 365: Meet Augmentt](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/tech-for-growth/how-we-monitor-your-microsoft-365/index.md): StormDotCom uses Augmentt to monitor and manage Microsoft 365 tenants for clients. Security baselines, threat alerts, Secure Score tracking, shadow IT discovery and more — explained plainly. - [SharePoint Skills and Copilot in Microsoft 365: A Practical 2026 Guide](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/tech-for-growth/sharepoint-skills-copilot-guide/index.md): Learn how SharePoint Skills and Copilot in SharePoint turn your Microsoft 365 content into reusable AI workflows, smarter search, and automation. - [Microsoft 365 Power Automate: Automating Your Business](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/tech-for-growth/microsoft-365-power-automate-guide/index.md): Most South African SMBs use only a fraction of Microsoft 365. Power Automate — already included in most plans — can automate approvals, data entry, and reporting. Here's how, with 10 practical ideas. - [Microsoft 365 with Copilot: Bundle Pricing and Savings Explained](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/tech-for-growth/microsoft-365-copilot-bundle/index.md): Microsoft 365 Copilot bundle pricing explained: Standard $23.50, Premium $32, and savings against the eligible $18 add-on promotion through December 2026. - [Simple Answers to Common Tech Questions](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/the-help-desk/index.md): Simple IT how-to guides and jargon busters for Cape Town businesses. Plain-language explanations of common tech topics from StormDotCom. - [Jargon Buster: Cloud, VPNs, Zero Trust and Other Tech Terms Explained](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/the-help-desk/jargon-buster-cloud-vpn-zero-trust/index.md): Plain-English explanations of the IT terms your business keeps hearing: the cloud, VPN, MFA, Zero Trust, phishing, ransomware, EDR, and the difference between backup and sync. No jargon required. - [Quick Tech Troubleshooting 101: What to Try Before You Call IT](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/the-help-desk/quick-tech-troubleshooting-101/index.md): Before logging a support ticket, try these quick fixes. A plain-English troubleshooting guide covering internet issues, frozen apps, printing problems, and login failures — for Cape Town businesses. - [Stop Trying to Remember Every Password — Here's a Better Way](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/the-help-desk/password-managers/index.md): Learn how to manage your passwords safely using a password manager. Understand what makes a strong password, which manager to choose, and how to enable MFA for your accounts. - [How to Check If OneDrive Is Syncing (And Fix It If It's Not)](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/the-help-desk/onedrive-sync/index.md): OneDrive can silently stop syncing after a Windows update or password change. Here's a quick 4-step check to confirm your files are protected — and how to fix it if they're not. - [Why Is My Computer Running Slow? What to Check Before Calling IT](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/the-help-desk/slow-computer/index.md): A slow computer is usually caused by one of a handful of common issues. Check browser tabs, startup programs, disk space, and background processes before calling IT. - [I'm Not Receiving Emails — What to Check Before Calling IT](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/the-help-desk/not-receiving-emails/index.md): Missing emails in Outlook? Check junk folder, Focused Inbox, offline mode, mailbox quota, and rules before calling IT. A step-by-step checklist for Microsoft 365 users. - [Microsoft Teams Isn't Working — Here's What to Try First](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/the-help-desk/microsoft-teams-not-working/index.md): Teams login issues, missing messages, or audio problems? Check Microsoft's service status, sign out and back in, clear the Teams cache, and check device permissions. - [My Computer Won't Turn On — Before You Panic, Check These Things](https://www.sdcom.co.za/insights/the-help-desk/computer-wont-turn-on/index.md): Computer won't start? Check power connections, battery, docking station, screen brightness, and try a forced restart before calling IT. A calm checklist to work through first. ## Optional - [Full site text reference](https://www.sdcom.co.za/llms-full.txt): Original reference material plus the current 54-page text snapshot. - [Sitemap](https://www.sdcom.co.za/sitemap.xml): The 54 canonical indexable HTML pages.