by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Thought Leadership
The rise of the cloud has written a new future for the data centre – and many enterprises are starting to re-evaluate how and where they will access data centre services in the years to come. By Brendan Haskins, cloud chief technology officer at Tarsus On Demand They...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Thought Leadership
Even though user experience (UX) is hardly a new concept, attention has recently shifted to delivering solutions more closely aligned to customer expectations than ever. This has resulted in an environment where UX becomes fundamental to successful application...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Thought Leadership
The 5G revolution is about to flip us from a society that “uses networks” to one that “runs on networks”. 5G will connect everyone to everything. It will combine with other key disruptors — the cloud, robotics, AI and machine-learning — to digitally transform even the...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Thought Leadership
From software to platforms to security and databases, the as-a-Service (aaS) market has cemented itself in business and IT lexicons, providing agile, on-demand and customised solutions that deliver business value and improved process capabilities. The ability to shift...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
At a time when many small businesses in South Africa are already struggling as a result of the recession, the global Covid-19 crisis is a bolt out of the blue. By Viresh Harduth, vice-president: small business at Sage Africa & Middle East It is an event that has...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
The Covid-19 virus pandemic has made remote working a sudden imperative for many companies – but this could have a negative effect on productivity if it’s not managed properly. To help organisations remain open while mitigating against the virus’s spread, local...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
It is often said that in circumstances of adversity there is opportunity. Technology will undoubtedly be one of the beneficiaries of the latest control measures announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa to contain the spread of Covid-19. By Bernadette Versfeld, a partner...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
When there is a crisis, there are those that will try and take advantage. By Indi Siriniwasa, vice-president at Trend Micro Sub-Saharan Africa Unfortunately, cybercriminals aren’t guided by the same moral compass as the rest of humanity. In fact, they are using...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Covid-19 has halted business as usual. Around the globe business travel has come to a grinding halt as governments warn against non-essential travel, both domestic and international; borders are closed; and employers are encouraged to support remote working so team...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 22, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
South African companies are hurriedly putting social distancing policies in place to keep employees safe. Helene Vermaak, Business Director at corporate cultural experts The Human Edge, says that even though businesses are acting with agility, some employees may not...
