by Kathy Gibson | Aug 7, 2020 | Thought Leadership
Running a small business is no easy task, especially during the digital migration. By Robert Marston, global head of product at Seacom We have seen many companies switch from fixed business IT infrastructure to mobile, more easily accessible cloud options. But what...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 7, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
As digitalisation gathers traction, the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) is changing – indeed the role itself is being digitalised. This is the word from Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World Wide Worx, presenting the result of the Sage South Africa CFO 3.0 research....
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 7, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Reflex Solutions in collaboration with partners Mustek, Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) and ESET installed free secure WiFi, at Chris Hani Baragwanath academic hospital at no cost to patients or doctors. The project was born from a call from hospital staff for a solution to...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 7, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
The new Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (TALAB), released on 31 July 2020, proposes a law change that will effectively lower the threshold for SARS and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to criminally prosecute taxpayers. By Jean du Toit, head of...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 7, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
The strong pandemic-related notebook momentum seen at the end of Q1 2020 carried on into Q2, according to the latest data published by IT market intelligence company Context. Notebooks continued to see extraordinary growth across Western Europe’s largest distributors,...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 7, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
South Africa’s smartphone market saw shipments decline 22,9% quarter on quarter in Q1 2020, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). While shipments are traditionally weaker in Q1 than in Q4, the major reason behind the...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 7, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
When it comes to making good business decisions, representation matters. Always. The acknowledgement of this truth is what has led to the wide-ranging racial transformation of businesses across South Africa over the past 20 years, albeit with significant regulatory...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 7, 2020 | Features
Lenovo has launched a new Partner Hub, streamlining the way it works with partners, and making it easier and quicker for resellers to do business with the vendor. Jim Holland, regional director for Lenovo Data Centre Group, unpacks the platform and talks about how...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 7, 2020 | Features
Businesses that survive the Covid-19 pandemic should – now more than ever – strive to be a digital-first business, equipped with technology that can bolster collaboration, information sharing and customer engagement. The pandemic has highlighted the...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 7, 2020 | Thought Leadership
How do you keep your enterprise afloat when no-one is in the office? By Matthew Hall Every business, no matter its size, structure or expertise, can maintain business and process continuity during lockdown and emerge with a solid plan to navigate the unforeseen...