by admin | May 20, 2021 | Issues
Printing in a post-Covid World, storage and the debate on cloud vs on-premises, and a look at the electricity supply outlook
by Kathy Gibson | May 14, 2021 | Features
With 2021 set to be the year that robotic process automation (RPA) goes mainstream, companies around the world are seeking new ways of streamlining their operations, adding new services, and increasing their competitiveness. The ability to automate processes and...
by Kathy Gibson | May 12, 2021 | Events/Report-backs
Kathy Gibson reports – Online shopping has reached the tipping point, having doubled in volume and value in just one year. This isn’t the end of the traditional bricks-and-mortar store, says Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, although it will start losing...
by Kathy Gibson | May 7, 2021 | Thought Leadership
As South Africa’s payment system sunsets cheques and accelerates its move away from cash, consumers and businesses are looking for convenient and simple instruments for bill payments. By Paul Adant, solutions architect at Netcash However, the payments ecosystem has...
by Kathy Gibson | May 7, 2021 | Thought Leadership
Enterprises were taken by surprise by the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and its subsequent impact on their business in 2020. By Dr Muneer Zuhdi, MEA head of consulting at Nokia Bell Labs As they continue their effort to survive the pandemic and thrive in the...
by Kathy Gibson | May 7, 2021 | Thought Leadership
When it comes to listing the regions that have embraced and taken the biggest advantage of digital transformation, most commentators wouldn’t put Africa anywhere near the top. By Ndagi Job Goshi, GM of Liferay Africa And, purely based on metrics, they would be right....
by Kathy Gibson | May 7, 2021 | Thought Leadership
The past year or so has been incredibly challenging for manufacturers. Not only did the initial lockdowns in South Africa and around the world cause local output to drop by nearly 50%, they also faced a squeeze from retailers looking to provide the best possible value...
by Kathy Gibson | May 7, 2021 | Thought Leadership
Patches are undoubtedly an essential component of a cybersecurity strategy. They can be used to address vulnerabilities, resolve issues or improve solutions. By Simeon Tassev MD and QSA at Galix However, a patch work approach alone is simply no longer sufficient. The...
by Kathy Gibson | May 7, 2021 | Thought Leadership
Realising the full potential of the cloud means identifying the platform not only best suited for the current needs of an organisation but one that can future-proof its infrastructure to reflect evolving technology innovation. Anthony Njoroge, product manager for...
by Kathy Gibson | May 7, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Many businesses have relied on technology for their survival over the past year. By Colin Timmis, general country manager at Xero South Africa The Covid crisis has demonstrated its importance in terms of adaptability, scalability, and resilience, and for many, having...
