Trends and Analysis - Channelwise

ID proofing allows easy virtual checks, but exercise caution

Oct 21, 2022

The Covid pandemic saw virtual identity checks become the norm. But not all identity proofing methods are created equal – some of the mainstream options fall far short of best practice guidelines. By choosing the right methodology and technology, CIOs and...

Desperately needed tech skills in short supply

Oct 7, 2022

Anyone who has recently tried to appoint a chief information officer (CIO) or chief technology officer (CTO) will know how difficult it is to fill these roles due to the critical shortage of highly qualified and experienced tech executives. How small is this pool of...

Take charge, adapt, innovate to ride the digital tidal wave

Oct 7, 2022

Keeping up with the fast-paced, ever-changing digital world can be difficult, especially as this change seems to happen faster and faster every year, with new technologies, solutions and tools constantly cropping up. And, while the digital world is inevitably driven...

SA brands can learn from abroad ahead of Amazon launch

Oct 7, 2022

The launch of Amazon in South Africa next year continues to cause speculation in the market and, while the world’s biggest digital marketplace remains tight-lipped about details, there are some surprising lessons to be learned from other global markets, all of which...

How to retire technology sustainably and securely

Oct 7, 2022

As the global population continues to grow, with more people comes greater consumption of products, including electronics. This is contributing to concerns associated with e-waste, which has become one of the fastest-growing waste streams across the globe. By Cheryl...

Technology is today’s crystal ball for businesses

Oct 7, 2022

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently forecast that growth of the global economy will slow to 3.2% this year, down from 6.1% in 2021, and to an even lower 2.9% in 2023. This can be attributed to lasting effects of the pandemic, fallouts from the...

Genuine supplies ensure quality over a printer’s lifetime

Oct 5, 2022

Customers invest a lot of time and money selecting the right printer or multi-function device for their specific environment. Reseller partners can help them get the best possible output for the full lifetime of the device by ensuring that only genuine supplies are...

Empowering partners to sustainably, more securely retire technology

Oct 4, 2022

As the global population continues to grow, with more people comes greater consumption of products, including electronics. This is contributing to concerns associated with e-waste, which has become one of the fastest-growing waste streams across the globe. By Cheryl...

Mentorship a lifeline for struggling SMEs

Sep 2, 2022

The small business sector employs approximately 80% of South Africa’s workforce, but two in five of these businesses (37%) report stagnation or potential decline, which is alarming. Mentorship, however, could be the gamechanger South African entrepreneurs need,...

A savings culture is critical to SME success

Sep 2, 2022

South African small businesses are caught in several socioeconomic crosswinds – record-high petrol prices, electricity load shedding, and significant inflationary pressures. In the wake of the pandemic, what has become clear is that a small and medium enterprise’s...

ESG: achieving net zero and the role of carbon tax

Sep 2, 2022

A reduction in carbon emissions is integral to South Africa’s global commitment to achieve net zero. By Nirvasha Singh, partner; Carryn Alexander, partner; and Amanda Nkwanyana, associate at Webber Wentzel The South African government strategically introduced...

How to unlock points on your B-BBEE scorecard

Sep 2, 2022

Various priority elements of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) offer bonus points. When viewed in isolation, one or two extra points may not add up to much, but when they are applied strategically, they can improve B-BBEE certification by up to two...