by Kathy Gibson | Nov 10, 2019 | Featured Story, Features
Those who worry that automation is going to upend our lives are forgetting that we already live in a largely automated world. By Mohammed Amin, senior vice-president: Middle East, Russia, Africa, Turkey (MERAT) at Dell Technologies When was the last time you visited...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 10, 2019 | Trends and Analysis
South African IT resellers and systems integrators are increasingly looking to collaborate with cloud enablement partners that can offer them the perks and support traditionally associated with partner programmes in the hardware and packaged software market. This has...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 10, 2019 | Trends and Analysis
It is widely accepted that small business owners and entrepreneurs need a network of support to stack the odds of success in their favour, and this is all the more important in difficult economic conditions. Intuit QuickBooks, a leading accounting and business...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 10, 2019 | Thought Leadership
The stereotype of accountants as bean counters is outdated. By Colin Timmis, general country manager of Xero SA and professional accountant They have a unique insight into a business and can provide unrivalled advice on how it should run. Technology has taken things...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 10, 2019 | Thought Leadership
Data is the digital age’s hottest commodity – the sheer number of high-profile breaches in the last few years bear testament to this. By Kervin Pillay, chief technology officer at Internet Solutions This makes it absolutely essential for businesses to put in place an...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 10, 2019 | Thought Leadership
AI may still be in its infancy. But there’s no question more people are beginning to feel its influence in their everyday lives. Tolga Kurtoglu, CEO of PARC, and award-winning tech journalist Kara Swisher sat down to discuss the current state of AI and how ethics can...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 10, 2019 | Thought Leadership
“Fernando is faster than you …” Ferrari’s infamous coded order delivered to Felipe Massa by race engineer Rob Smedley during the 2010 German Grand Prix was a clear indication that the Italian team was fully committed to Fernando Alonso, its “number one” driver. By...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 10, 2019 | Thought Leadership
Retailers need not be scared about losing business to online retailers – and this includes relevant vendors who use retail as their consumer channel. By Paul Naidoo What they should be more concerned about is the customer experience meted out to those customers who...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 10, 2019 | Product Showcase
Lenovo has introduced the ThinkSmart Hub 500, an all-in-one collaboration platform that can be used for efficiency, comfort, and reliability. Pre-configured for Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business or Zoom Rooms, it facilitates all communication software. Moreover,...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 10, 2019 | Product Showcase
Fitbit has launched the Fitbit Versa 2, delivering a precision-crafted swimproof design and sleep features like Sleep Score and smart wake. Versa 2 debuts an on-device microphone, which enables voice to text, along with a Spotify app that allows users to control their...
