by Kathy Gibson | Feb 7, 2018 | Thought Leadership
As Africa’s technology ecosystem continues to evolve, so does its impact on the continent’s politics. By Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Intact Software Distribution Africa is transitioning from the edges to the centre of the global economy, and technology is playing a...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 7, 2018 | Thought Leadership
Lewis Hamilton clinched his fourth world drivers’ championship in 2017 by winning a season-long battle with Sebastian Vettel. By Graham Duxbury Undoubtedly, Hamilton is a worthy winner and rightfully deserves his new title as Britain’s most successful driver. However,...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 7, 2018 | Features
With 13-million South Africans on Facebook, 2,68-million on Instagram and 7,4-million users on Twitter, social media marketing is a key tool for reaching new audiences and boosting sales for any business. “It’s not just about ‘doing’ social media,” says Kiara Havenga,...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 7, 2018 | Features
South Africa’s Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association (WASPA) recently helped equip a group of local teachers with the skills they need to create, safeguard and develop their digital personas. A digital persona is the personality one projects across...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 7, 2018 | Features
Digital transformation is transforming every industry and sector including education enabling educational institutions to use modern tools for a more collaborative and engaging classroom experience. This transformation is also helping schools employ technology to...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 7, 2018 | Features
Digital literacy should be part of general literacy along with numeric and language literacy. This was the general consensus by panel members at a recent human resources (HR) influencer session looking at the impact of digital literacy on the workforce. Myles Thies ,...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 7, 2018 | Features
South Africans seeking to meet growing corporate demand for high-end and specialist IT skills could increase their employability by combining world class online short courses with practical experience, instead of committing to years at a college or university. This is...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 7, 2018 | Thought Leadership
Formula One faced its biggest shakeup in many decades when US TV giant Liberty Media took control in early 2017, in a deal said to be worth around $8-billion. By Graham Duxbury The company quickly installed former 21st Century Fox executive Chase Carey as chairman and...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 7, 2018 | Thought Leadership
Cyber breaches are becoming a reality for businesses across the board. As cyber crooks swell in numbers and employ more complex and sophisticated methods to achieve their evil ends, businesses are under pressure to protect their valuable data and systems. By Simon...
by Kathy Gibson | Feb 7, 2018 | Featured Story, Trends and Analysis
Once again, Channelwise’s Three Wise Men – who between them have more than a century in the IT industry and channel – have put their heads together to come up with who they think are the country’s most influential and top distribution executives for 2017. The...
