by Kathy Gibson | Sep 10, 2021 | news
It’s time to rise above institutional failure, writes De Wet Bisschoff, sales and growth lead for Accenture in Africa. After the shocking riots that engulfed South Africa last month, all of us in this beautiful country have cause for deep reflection, regardless of our...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 10, 2021 | news
Sophos has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Level 1 Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Competency status. Sophos is among the first to be named a Level 1 MSSP Competency program partner. “It has never been more critical for organizations adopting cloud...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Features
While the pandemic has pushed many businesses toward urgent digitalisation, it has also given rise to a new wave of cybercrime. Employees working from seemingly secure remote locations have presented cybercriminals with easier targets on a much larger attack surface....
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Features
The sales world was complicated before Covid-19 was even on the global stage. Now it’s even more so with several communication laws and enforced data governance adding ever more layers of complexity to the sales function. The pressure to perform has never been...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Features
While no longer the new man running Nutanix in Sub-Saharan Africa, not much is known about Rowen Grierson as he has tried to stay out of the spotlight. We spoke to Rowen about how his career has helped him find his way to the top spot for the region at a company that...
by Kathy Gibson | Sep 3, 2021 | Features
The business and private use of technology has been continuously growing for years, but the massive global switch to remote working has led to an explosion of attack surfaces, significantly increasing the opportunities for cyber-criminals to exploit. Recent local...
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...
