Trends and Analysis - Channelwise

A brave new world of work

Jun 3, 2022

The pandemic has shaken up the world of work across the globe with the work-from-home (WFH) and gig-economy phenomena becoming viable and increasingly popular options. Many companies have opted for hybrid work environments, where employees work from home and the...

Connectivity trends in 2022

May 27, 2022

Connectivity. Network. Cloud. Security. Data. Hybrid work. Internet of things. Smart devices. 5G. SD-WAN. SASE. Video calling systems. Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning. This is not an exhaustive list, but these are some of the technological terms that...

Localisation is critical when entering new markets

May 27, 2022

Any organisation that aspires to make its mark in a new region, needs to have a strong localisation strategy that will help them ingratiate themselves with the locals, earn their trust, and eventually build brand loyalty. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager at Zoho It...

Long live the desktop …

May 27, 2022

The demise of the desktop has been predicted for decades, as thin clients, notebooks, netbooks and a variety of other devices were set to take over from this stalwart of computing. By Raeford Liebenberg, manager at Silvermoon Yet the desktop remains, and has even seen...

SMEs key to driving e-commerce success in SA

May 27, 2022

The mere act of using your phone or computer to order things that you need, which then show up at your door within hours still seems quite magical. Add to this that those few clicks could boost South Africa’s economic recovery, and the thought becomes quite...

Gen Alpha: The next economic force

May 27, 2022

There has been considerable discussion of Generation Z and their purchasing power. Marketers’ strategies have evolved to communicate with a younger generation that values transparency and authenticity when making purchases. However, before marketers declare...

A four-step plan for African SMEs’ journey to the cloud

May 27, 2022

As African SMEs feel the pinch of constrained growth following two years of disruption due to the pandemic, business owners are increasingly seeking the benefits of cloud technology to unlock greater efficiency and drive growth. According to Jade Michael, Head of SAP...

Buy-in from big business helps SMMEs deliver maximum impact

May 13, 2022

Small, medium and microenterprises (SMMEs) make up the majority of businesses across the world. In fact, around 90% of all businesses are small to medium enterprises, providing around 50% of all employment opportunities. By Alan Shannon, executive for client...

One simple question could start to address our skills shortage and youth unemployment

May 13, 2022

South Africa is blessed with highly talented IT people, and our skills are as good as those you’d find anywhere in the world. While this is great validation, it ironically also represents a massive risk for our local industry. By Paul Morgan, business unit lead for...

Channel focus, strategic advantages position partners for success

May 13, 2022

While many vendors have always taken a hybrid route to market approach, challenges brought about by the pandemic and economic upheaval has created a more competitive environment resulting in many vendors taking a more direct sales route. By cutting out channel...

Be prepared when power outages strike

May 9, 2022

It seems that every time we get a new round of loadshedding, South Africans are caught by surprise, and there’s a sudden run on inverters, batteries and generators. But as we start to realise that the power supply situation is not going to revert to normal any time...

The post-pandemic era and the Metaverse – are we ready?

May 9, 2022

As the South African economy is slowly and cautiously emerging from the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations are starting to look to the future and what emerging trends hold for their business. By George Senzere, solutions architect: secure power at...

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