South African businesses aligned on global move to hybrid cloud over next five years
Apr 21, 2021
For the third consecutive year, we commissioned our Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) research to learn about the state of global enterprise cloud deployments and adoption plans. By Rowen Grierson, Regional Sales Director, Nutanix Sub-Saharan Africa Once again, the results...
First Distribution eases digitalisation with Hitachi Kubernetes Service
Apr 16, 2021
With digital transformation now an imperative for enterprises, IT organisations are moving quickly to a cloud-centric DevOps model – and they are leveraging Kubernetes to help them get there. This is the word from Nazeer Ahmed, Brand Manager for Hitachi Vantara...
Kolok adds value with genuine HP supplies and top-notch distribution
Apr 16, 2021
When a user invests in a new HP printer, they have every reason to expect the output will continue to be as crisp and clear from the day they purchased it, and for many years into the future. The best way to do that is to ensure that genuine supplies are used for the...
HPE’s storage solutions add value beyond performance
Apr 16, 2021
Kathy Gibson reports – Reliable storage solutions are critical for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). MSA storage from HP Enterprise (HPE) lets business partners offer them a cost-effective and reliable solution that can scale as needed. This is the word from...
Why ethics are so important in AI
Apr 16, 2021
Artificial intelligence (AI) has accelerated significantly in recent years. Intended to make our daily activities more convenient and straightforward, the technology has gradually been integrated into the business and industrial worlds, as well as everyday life in...
Debt burden drives demand for new payment solutions
Apr 16, 2021
South African consumers are under immense pressure amid record unemployment rates and rising cost of living as the cost of coronavirus pandemic to the economy becomes clearer. The country’s unemployment crisis was already a major cause for concern prior to the onset...
Tech changes the game for property sector
Apr 16, 2021
Data from residential property platform Leadhome suggests that their agents sell four times more properties than the industry average by simply making it easier for agents to do their jobs. The differentiator? Technology. John Murray, Leadhome Chief Technology Officer...
ICT could solve African unemployment issues
Apr 9, 2021
The socio-economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is especially hard-hitting for younger generations in Africa. By Praba Moonsamy, MD of Ikhaya Automation Systems The youth are faced with multiple challenges including disruptions to education, training and on-the-job...
SD-WAN is key to business networking future
Apr 9, 2021
Driven by the rise of remote workforces and the variety of cloud-based applications that businesses are using more of each day, the SD-WAN market surged by 50% by the end of 2020 and is fast becoming the future of network management. By Mohammed Mulla, senior product...
Business success comes down to customer experience
Apr 9, 2021
Even though modern technology is introducing new capabilities for organisations looking to adapt to evolving customer needs, the human element should never be forgotten. By Nick Bell, Group CEO of Decision Inc Whether it is a business-to-business or...
Analytics helps Digital Planet deliver critical insights
Apr 9, 2021
Data analytics software supplier Yellowfin has announced the launch of a self-service customer portal facility at South African B2B enterprise hub, Digital Planet. Delivered through local Yellowfin distributors, AIGS Insights, and incorporating Exasol’s high...
Pollution report a ‘wake-up call’
Apr 9, 2021
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched a scathing report about plastic and environmental inequality, which shows how countries within the Global South are being force-fed plastic pollution by wealthy countries. The report, titled Neglected:...