Trends and Analysis - Channelwise

Mitigating IoT hurdles could unlock billions

Jan 9, 2024

With a projected annual growth rate of 13.28%, the South African IoT market is set to reach a staggering US$11.32 billion by 2028. This rise is largely credited to the commercial, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors which are already harnessing intelligent...

Skimping on toner quality is bad for business, bad for the planet

Jan 8, 2024

When times are hard, people opt for cheaper products to save money. Known as skimpflation, this causes businesses to cut down on costs by opting for lower-cost alternatives. However, the result is a reduction of quality that often costs more in the long run. Using...

Is cybersecurity an asymmetrical battle?

Nov 19, 2023

Cybercrime is a swamp of statistics. The Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit reported that 531 000 unique phishing URLs were taken down in 2022 and 70-billion email and identity threats were blocked. Google reported that global cyberattacks increased by 38% in the same...

AI no longer an option but a necessity for effective cybersecurity

Nov 19, 2023

By Simeon Tassev – The recent craze surrounding ChatGPT has driven another layer of visibility to artificial intelligence (AI), bringing it firmly into the public eye. While OpenAI has many applications, majority of them being benevolent and even helpful, AI can...

It’s essential for the the channel to build AI skills

Oct 27, 2023

By Aaron Harris – AI in business is entering a new era, with a growing number of organisations recognising its immense potential. The technology, expected to contribute $15,7-trillion to the global economy by 2030, is driving a wave of innovation impacting...

How to protect your startup from bankruptcy

Oct 27, 2023

You’ve taken the plunge and your small business venture has taken off. You’re confident you’ll defy statistics like 70% to 80% of South African small businesses failing within the first five years. However, you encounter your first hurdle when applying for...

Rethinking road infrastructure for a more sustainable future

Oct 27, 2023

By John Rammutla – The planet is warming up at its fastest pace in history. Securing a world that can support life now and future generations requires global concerted efforts in tackling the urgent challenge of climate change. Africa with its population of...

Do as I do, not as I say …

Oct 27, 2023

Conventional wisdom suggests decision making in today’s business arena is a team sport, rather than a leader taking all the shots at the goalposts. It makes sense that including all stakeholders in a decision can bring diverse and often speedy solutions, improving...

Circular design gives e-waste a second life

Oct 27, 2023

By Chris Buchanan – I’m always surprised by the statistics about electronic waste (e-waste) and how little is understood about this critical environmental issue. A recent study of Gen Z and Millennials found 60% of adults don’t know what e-waste is, and 57%...

Public cloud market continues meteoric growth

Oct 12, 2023

The global cloud computing market size is expected to reach $1,55-trllion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 14,1% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The main factors driving the market growth include the rising adoption of cloud-native...

Cloud doesn’t always have a silver lining, say SA CIOs

Oct 9, 2023

While there are some compelling benefits of moving to the cloud, cloud adoption is also causing headaches for CIOs, who must grapple with major vendors going all-cloud, cost spikes driving repatriation from the cloud, and unexpected business risks. This emerged during...

On-prem, private cloud solutions creates compelling opportunities

Oct 9, 2023

South African businesses have embraced the flexibility of as-a-service computing, but they are increasingly looking to supplement their usage of public cloud services with on-premises and edge solutions that offer consumption-based billing. This is creating compelling...

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