by Kathy Gibson | Nov 3, 2020 | Events/Report-backs
NetApp is rapidly making its name in the world of digital transformation, where it is partnering to enable customers to successful transform. Kathy Gibson attended the virtual NetApp Insight 2020 event to find out more Data set to drive the digital...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 3, 2020 | Events/Report-backs
Kathy Gibson reports – If the Covid-19 lockdown has proved anything to the business world, it is that the distributed working model can and does work. Kristine Dahl Steidel, vice-president: EUC EMEA at VMware, says the new way of working has expressed a desire that...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 2, 2020 | news
Voting in the Channelwise Awards has been extended to midnight on Wednesday 11 November.. Resellers who vote in the online survey not only make their voices heard, but stand a chance of winning great prizes, There are weekly Uber Eats vouchers to be won, as well as a...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 2, 2020 | Featured Story, Features
Kathy Gibson reports – During the Covid-19 crisis, people who don’t normally think too deeply about supply chains quickly learned how important they are. “We all became supply chain experts,” says Richard Wilding, professor at Cranfield School of Management,...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | news
First Distribution has achieved recognition as a Veeam® Accredited Service Partner (VASP) in the Veeam ProPartner Network, indicating First Distribution’s experience and expertise in delivering quality professional services. “The VASP programme is by invitation only,...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Thought Leadership
Some employees across the region are concerned about the impact automation could have on them, brought into clear focus as the world navigates one of the greatest periods of uncertainty in history. Lillian Barnard, MD of Microsoft South Africa Data shows that AI has...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Thought Leadership
It is not uncommon to hear criticisms of the tech sector for a significant lack of gender diversity at all levels, but specifically within decision-making positions. By Linda Zwane, head of data management at Standard Bank Eswatini According to the World Economic...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Thought Leadership
Apart from the obvious impact of months of lockdown on business turnover and profitability, one of the biggest challenges that faced organisations during the first few months of Covid-19 was a complete lack of data. By Dr Yudhvir Seetharam, head of analytics, insights...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Thought Leadership
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement today highlighted the many challenges South Africa faces in rebuilding its economy beyond the Covid-19 crisis. By Pieter Bensch, executive vice-president at Sage Africa & Middle East While grim...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Thought Leadership
While several metrics serve as indicators for marketing success, customer retention is certainly one of the most important. And rightly so. By Kerry Thomas, head of customer experience at IQbusiness A brand’s ability to attract new consumers, while ensuring existing...
