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Global IT spend to reach $3,9trn

Mar 13, 2020

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3,9-trillion in 2020, an increase of 3,4% from 2019, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. Global IT spending is expected to cross into $4-trillion territory next year. “Although political uncertainties pushed the...

Innovation key to driving success in turbulent times

Mar 6, 2020

It’s time to strap on innovation and digital, and stride into the opportunities that lurk within a stagnant market. By Jon Tullett, senior research manager, IT services at IDC sub-Saharan Africa The market growth is stagnant, the landscape is volatile, and the future...

Power considerations for businesses

Mar 6, 2020

As South Africans settle into the routine and inconvenience of load shedding it is businesses that are taking the biggest hit through the loss of operational capabilities, productivity, and profitability. While individuals deal with maneuvering their household times...

Recession-proof your small business

Mar 6, 2020

Some of the most successful businesses have been built during economic recessions, including Apple, Microsoft and Burger King. Small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have the inherent agility and determination required to spot opportunities and use the state of the...

Crimes at sea cripple sustainable development

Mar 6, 2020

A surge in piracy off the coast of Somalia during the mid-2000s threatened global trade and other state interests to such an extent that an unprecedented global counter-response was mobilised. Navies formed coalitions while public–private partnerships combatted the...

Epson aims to grow market share

Mar 6, 2020

Despite an ailing economy, threats of an imminent downgrade and deteriorating markets, Epson South Africa aims to capitalise on growth opportunities. It plans to to this by adding to its portfolio of EcoTank products, establishing new offices, creating new jobs, and...

What to look for in a due diligence tool

Mar 6, 2020

Business transactions pose several risks to corporate organisations and given the strict regulatory landscape, no organisation should consider itself immune. The various actions prescribed within due diligence frameworks and, in some cases required by law, are...

Budget sets the scene for SA businesses to take action

Feb 28, 2020

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has promised to tackle government spending, and put the ball firmly back into the private sector’s court to make their own contribution to economic recovery by investing and creating jobs. By Kathy Gibson It still remains to be seen...

Business as usual for Westcon-Comstor and Ruckus

Feb 28, 2020

Andries Janse van Rensburg, Ruckus channel manager at Westcon-Comstor sub-Saharan Africa, talks about what the impact the CommScope acquisition of Ruckus Networks will have on local customers. He drills down into some of the salient benefits Ruckus now brings to the...

Climate change is a global human rights challenge

Feb 28, 2020

The Commonwealth of 54 countries, 32 of which are small, are facing a climate change emergency that is costing lives and presenting an “undeniable human rights challenge” to the world. Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland addressed the High Level Segment...

Load shedding: How your generator can affect your insurance

Feb 28, 2020

Load shedding is going to remain a reality for at least the next 18 months as Eskom conducts maintenance on its ageing power plants – but don’t go rushing off to buy your own alternative power supply without first checking how it’ll affect your home insurance. That’s...

Tistro adds value to partnering

Feb 28, 2020

As remote working becomes a reality in South Africa, companies of all sizes are facing the challenge of how to properly manage their workforces. By Kathy Gibson Indeed, the new way of working has thrown issues like productivity and efficiency – long thorny issues for...

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