by Kathy Gibson | May 27, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
There has been considerable discussion of Generation Z and their purchasing power. Marketers’ strategies have evolved to communicate with a younger generation that values transparency and authenticity when making purchases. However, before marketers declare...
by Kathy Gibson | May 27, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
As African SMEs feel the pinch of constrained growth following two years of disruption due to the pandemic, business owners are increasingly seeking the benefits of cloud technology to unlock greater efficiency and drive growth. According to Jade Michael, Head of SAP...
by Kathy Gibson | May 13, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
Small, medium and microenterprises (SMMEs) make up the majority of businesses across the world. In fact, around 90% of all businesses are small to medium enterprises, providing around 50% of all employment opportunities. By Alan Shannon, executive for client...
by Kathy Gibson | May 13, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
South Africa is blessed with highly talented IT people, and our skills are as good as those you’d find anywhere in the world. While this is great validation, it ironically also represents a massive risk for our local industry. By Paul Morgan, business unit lead for...
by Kathy Gibson | May 13, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
While many vendors have always taken a hybrid route to market approach, challenges brought about by the pandemic and economic upheaval has created a more competitive environment resulting in many vendors taking a more direct sales route. By cutting out channel...
by Kathy Gibson | May 9, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
It seems that every time we get a new round of loadshedding, South Africans are caught by surprise, and there’s a sudden run on inverters, batteries and generators. But as we start to realise that the power supply situation is not going to revert to normal any time...