by Kathy Gibson | Nov 14, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
By Zuko Mdwaba – Once upon a time, SMEs struggled to keep up with the technical and financial power of their bigger counterparts. Larger enterprises typically had powerful IT teams, expensive software licences, large sales and marketing budgets, and sky-high...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 14, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
According to a recent Accenture study South Africa reportedly experiences 577 malware attacks per hour resulting in losses of R2,2-billion per year. Cybercrime is undoubtedly one of the most serious risks that businesses today face. In the past, many businesses,...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
Local businesses are scrambling to keep afloat in the face of ongoing global economic pressure, load shedding, water shortages, unseasonal heat (or cold) and rate hikes. While there are no quick fixes to any of these, technology can help alleviate some of the burden...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
Starting a business is no easy feat. In fact, when statistics show that 70 – 80% of South African businesses fail in the first five year, there is no wonder that many entrepreneurs find themselves in a continuous state of mental and emotional stress due to the coveted...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
The past two years reshaped many markets and industries. The shutdowns, the lockdowns, the limited availability of technology components, hamstrung supply chains and multiple other considerations and challenges have influenced technology purchasing decisions and...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
In a nation beset by unemployment, it is vital to provide new work opportunities. Our collective future will remain unknown unless we work together to address the problem. And the significance of entrepreneurship to South Africa’s economic success cannot be...
