Tips for bolstering cybersecurity for SMEs

A recent survey by cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 has uncovered a concerning gap in security practices between small and large businesses. The study, which polled 2 600 IT professionals, found that 62% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do not use multi-factor...

Credit score key to unlocking small business growth

South African Small, Micro, and Medium-sized Enterprise (SMME) owners understand that obtaining business funding is imperative to business growth. However, imagine running a thriving SMME and being denied funding because of a lack of formal banking history. For many...

Benefits to modernising SA’s VAT system

Businesses that proactively set out to modernise their VAT reporting systems and processes are actively contributing to improving the country’s fiscus, in turn creating a platform for investment into the country, along with improvements in public education,...

Data centres in Africa advance data sovereignty

The issue of data sovereignty is a big one for African organisations, with regulations often preventing them from taking advantage of out-of-country cloud computing services. At the heart of the issue is the value of data, and its governance. “Data isn’t just useful;...