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IT spending forecast revised downwards as pandemic grips

Mar 13, 2020

The escalating coronavirus crisis is already impacting IT markets as buyers and vendors adjust to a new set of assumptions and a new global economic reality. Based on data indicators in the first quarter, International Data Corporation (IDC) expects to see a...

Cybersecurity lessons from the Covid-19 outbreak

Mar 13, 2020

The World Health Organisation and governments around the world are grappling with the novel coronavirus Covid-19. By Brian Pinnock, cybersecurity specialist at Mimecast As of end-February, infected more than 110 000 people in over 100 countries, with predictions it...

How SMEs can emerge even stronger from the downturn

Mar 13, 2020

With South Africa officially entering a technical recession in the fourth quarter of 2019, it’s tough out there for small and medium businesses. By Viresh Harduth, vice-president: small business at Sage Africa & Middle East Add a weak exchange rate, the prospect...

The growing attack surface

Mar 13, 2020

The complexity and span of devices on the network continues to develop at an astounding rate and many organisations are struggling to address the growing attack surface. By Mandy Duncan, country manager at Aruba A plethora of devices are being brought into the...

How technology is changing the future workforce

Mar 13, 2020

The Fourth Industrial Revolution brings about great change, driven by the interdependent forces of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), network-based logic, machine learning, augmented and virtual reality and quantum computing. This has led to many...

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...

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