Switch placement tips every installer should know
by Riaan van Staden, Senior Network Engineer at Duxbury Networking When it comes to building a reliable network, the placement of your switches can make all the difference. It is
Proven performance in Africa’s harshest connectivity environments
Thought Leadership by Teresa Huysamen, Wireless Business Unit Executive at Duxbury Networking When it comes to connectivity, Africa is not a forgiving environment. Networks must survive searing heat, seasonal floods,
AI is no longer optional for network professionals
André Kannemeyer, CTO, Duxbury Networking “There are no fast followers for AI.” That was the message from Eduardo Kassner, Microsoft’s Chief Data and AI Officer, at Extreme Networks’ Connect 2025
Retailers Urged to Rethink Connectivity as Consumer Behaviour Shifts
by Tobie van Schalkwyk, Business Unit Lead at Duxbury Networking Retail in South Africa is changing. As customers become more digitally empowered, the traditional, staff-led in-store experience is being replaced
5 Things to Consider Before Your Next Wireless Deployment
Avoiding interference, securing the right fit, and delivering lasting value. by Terence Merifield, Technical Manager Wireless deployments may appear simple, but in reality, they require careful design and planning to
What Gartner’s 16-year endorsement of Sophos means for the local channel
by Magda Snyders, Sophos Operational Executive at Duxbury Networking When Gartner names a vendor a Leader in its Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), it signals more than just
Duxbury launches next-gen Axis intercom range in SA
New multi-functional devices integrate video, audio, and access control into a single, secure solution. Johannesburg 11 August 2025 – Duxbury Networking, an official distributor of Axis Communications in South and Sub-Saharan
How mobility is powering the next digital revolution
Mobile connectivity is unlocking new-generation use cases across industries and reshaping economies. Over the past decade, the focus on mobile technology has largely centred on devices such as smarter cellphones,
Why firmware discipline is the unsung hero of network stability
By Riaan van Staden, Senior Network Engineer Every installer knows the pressure of getting a network up and running fast. But in the rush to get devices online, firmware and
How smart cable management keeps your network in shape
Blog article by Tobie van Schalkwyk, There are few things more frustrating for a network installer or IT technician than a messy rack. And yet, in server rooms and switch