Thought Leadership - Channelwise

Transform with continuous improvement

Nov 22, 2019

Richard Branson knows a thing or two about ideas. One of his favourite quotes is from Alfred North Whitehead, the ground-breaking philosopher and mathematician: “Ideas won’t keep. Something must be done about them.” By Anna Chetty, strategic project manager at...

Fear, resistance, skills shortages threaten 4IR progress

Nov 22, 2019

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) presents a wealth of opportunities for South Africa, but factors such as a lack of high-end skills and widespread fear of job losses could hamper its progress. This is according to leading ICT stakeholders and finalists in the...

Strategic cover for start-ups

Nov 22, 2019

Research shows that the most successful businesses are built in the most challenging economic and market conditions. Businesses forged and successfully grown in volatile and unpredictable environments, generally go on to thrive when market conditions improve. With...

Get to grips with small business financing

Nov 22, 2019

Whether you need money to buy stock or equipment, require working capital to employ more staff or to fund a contract, or are simply looking for assistance to bridge your cash flow gaps while you are building your business, if you can’t secure the finance you need, it...

Build a solid transformation plan

Nov 22, 2019

Companies need to stop being short-sighted when it comes to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE). By Roxanne Da Mata Gonçalves., transformation specialist at Strata-G Labour Solutions Here are five short, medium and long-term strategies to a successful...

Familiarity drives cloud calling growth

Nov 15, 2019

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...

Ransomware and the importance of stress testing

Nov 15, 2019

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...

Know the risks around EFT fraud

Nov 15, 2019

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...

The value of warehousing in Africa

Nov 15, 2019

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...

Channel integrity – the key to retail and leadership success

Nov 15, 2019

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...

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