by Kathy Gibson | Nov 15, 2019 | Thought Leadership
The cloud calling and cloud-based video conferencing market is booming, with research highlighting that the enterprise segment of this market is expected to accelerate to $4,48-billion by 2023. The growth is being fuelled not just by practical reasons for hosting...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 15, 2019 | Thought Leadership
You could be forgiven for believing ransomware has already peaked. By David McMurdo, regional director: South Africa at Veritas Technologies After all, few organisations in South Africa have experienced it on various levels since 2017’s WannaCry attack. Yet ransomware...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 15, 2019 | Thought Leadership
Paying by electronic funds transfer (EFT) is so convenient for running one’s home or business, with us being able to make payments from our smartphones and laptops. But this convenience does not come without risks. By Louis Podbielski, case law product manager at...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 15, 2019 | Thought Leadership
Warehouses tend to be one of the most ignored elements of infrastructure and logistics, but are a fundamental part of the supply chain. By Geoffrey White, CEO of Agility Africa Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana are collectively a close knit, English speaking, trade block...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 15, 2019 | Trends and Analysis
Azure Storage is designed for customers’ specific needs, and different features meet different requirements. Microsoft Azure provides several features in Azure Storage for storing and accessing data in the cloud, and customers can choose between Azure Files, Blobs and...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 15, 2019 | Trends and Analysis
While downturns are difficult to predict, small business owners can prepare for them. Some of the most successful businesses have been built during economic recessions, including Apple, Microsoft and Burger King. Small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have the...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 15, 2019 | Trends and Analysis
In the increasingly tough economic climate, enterprise-sized businesses are looking to alternate approaches to not only save money in the short-term, but strategies that will deliver better returns for the business as a whole. Jan Beukes, CEO of Storex, says that one...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 15, 2019 | Trends and Analysis
In today’s digital world, companies are constantly searching for ways to stay ahead of competitors. Many are investing in digital transformation initiatives to gain new ways of creating exceptional customer experiences, introduce new products and services, and improve...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 15, 2019 | Trends and Analysis
November is Entrepreneurship Month. From Global Entrepreneurship Week, which takes place from 18 to 24 November, to Global Women’s Entrepreneurship Day on 19 November, there are many ways to celebrate the men and women who have had the courage to build a business from...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 15, 2019 | Thought Leadership
The retail sector has often been viewed as “the saviour” of the local channel, especially in dire economic times – such as those we are faced with today. Once again, many in the channel find themselves turning to retailers in order to keep their heads above...
