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IT/SIC insights + West Africa export.

Practical articles on hardware sourcing, cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, and integration.

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SME Cybersecurity 2026 — essential guide

NIS2, 3-2-1 backup, MFA, EDR, 90-day action plan.

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Sovereignty

Solar panels for SME datacenters in Africa: sizing and budgeting in 2026

How to properly size a solar installation to power a small-to-medium SME datacenter in West Africa. Calculations, budgets, and return on investment.

8 min
Africa Export

10 Common Mistakes When Exporting IT to West Africa (and How to Avoid Them)

Sourcing, customs, transport, warranty, support: the 10 most frequent pitfalls and concrete solutions to avoid repeating them.

7 min
IT Integration

IT Onboarding for New Team Members: 30-Minute Checklist

Step-by-step procedure to set up a new team member's workstation in 30 minutes: hardware, accounts, access, security, training.

5 min
Africa Export

Burkina Faso B2B IT Market in 2026: Complete Export Guide

Overview of the professional IT market in Burkina Faso: key players, opportunities, constraints, and growth sectors. Everything you need to know before exporting.

9 min
IT Integration

IT Leasing vs Outright Purchase: What to Choose for an SME in 2026?

Comparative breakdown between IT leasing and outright purchase for SMEs: cash flow, tax treatment, equipment lifespan, renewal, total cost of ownership.

6 min
Cybersecurity

GDPR for SMEs in 2026: 30-minute compliance checklist

Concrete actions to bring an SME into GDPR compliance: register, disclosures, cookies, privacy policy, personal rights.

6 min
IT Integration

Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 5 for SMBs: Should you upgrade in 2026?

What does Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) bring compared to Wi-Fi 5? When is it worth the investment for SMBs? Vendor comparison (Aruba, Cisco, Ubiquiti, Fortinet).

6 min
Africa Export

How to export IT equipment to Burkina Faso: practical guide 2026

All the steps to ship professional IT equipment from France to Burkina Faso. Documents, customs, freight forwarder, warranties.

8 min
Cybersecurity

5 Free Cybersecurity Tools for SMEs in 2026

Five free or freemium tools to strengthen your SME's cybersecurity without budget: MFA, password management, vulnerability scanning, monitoring, awareness training.

6 min