by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
If the Covid-19 pandemic has taught business owners anything, it’s that just when you think the worst has happened, things can escalate. Planning for the worst when you’re in unprecedented times can seem pretty daunting, but there are a few tried, tested and...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Features
The chair of the US financial regulator is right about cryptocurrency trading platforms: they should be regulated. This is according to Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, follow a Financial Times interview published on Wednesday with Gary...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Thought Leadership
When it comes to orchestrating communication to drive engagement, an omnichannel engagement hub can be crucial. By Brent Haumann, MD of Striata An omnichannel engagement hub, also known as a customer engagement hub (CEH) is a technology stack made up of platforms...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
The recent unrest which cost businesses tens of millions across KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng recently brought home a number of key lessons: the unexpected can happen – quickly – and physical security barriers are not always enough to protect lives and assets. This is...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Thought Leadership
Today’s software-driven economy has significantly disrupted the traditional IT channel. No longer dependent on selling hardware with built-in software and maintenance contracts, the environment is now all about as-a-service solutions that are much more dynamic in...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Thought Leadership
South Africa requires creative and innovative solutions to put the economy back on a sustainable financial path. Structural reforms are needed to enable a more business-friendly environment aimed at encouraging investment in order to grow the economy. By Raymond...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Features
The Covid-19 pandemic and the various stages of lockdown implemented to curb the spread of the virus had a profound effect on learners of school-going age. By: Johan Kleu, executive head of Momentum Multiply Since March 2020, institutions of learning have undergone...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Thought Leadership
Let’s not beat around the bush: Licensing has been a bugbear for companies and their IT departments for a very long time. By Nicole Oliveira, head: software services at Altron Karabina This is not only because of the cost of the software licenses but also the...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Thought Leadership
As East Africa recovers from the social and economic impact of the pandemic, could the region’s vibrant tech start-up ecosystem be a catalyst for accelerated growth? By Hardeep Sound, regional sales director: East Africa at SAP Following a year of constrained...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
If the past two years has shown South African companies anything, it’s that no business can afford to be without insurance. Whether a large multinational, an SME or a one-person band running out of a garage, insurance is critical to protecting businesses against...
