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Small business key to SA’s Covid-19 survival

Mar 22, 2020

At a time when many small businesses in South Africa are already struggling as a result of the recession, the global Covid-19 crisis is a bolt out of the blue. By Viresh Harduth, vice-president: small business at Sage Africa & Middle East It is an event that has...

Remote working during Covid-19 pandemic a reality with free software offer

Mar 22, 2020

The Covid-19 virus pandemic has made remote working a sudden imperative for many companies – but this could have a negative effect on productivity if it’s not managed properly. To help organisations remain open while mitigating against the virus’s spread, local...

Covid-19 spurs technology deployment

Mar 22, 2020

It is often said that in circumstances of adversity there is opportunity. Technology will undoubtedly be one of the beneficiaries of the latest control measures announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa to contain the spread of Covid-19. By Bernadette Versfeld, a partner...

Coronavirus-themed security attacks on the increase

Mar 22, 2020

When there is a crisis, there are those that will try and take advantage. By Indi Siriniwasa, vice-president at Trend Micro Sub-Saharan Africa Unfortunately, cybercriminals aren’t guided by the same moral compass as the rest of humanity. In fact, they are using...

A practical survivor’s guide to self-quarantine

Mar 22, 2020

Covid-19 has halted business as usual. Around the globe business travel has come to a grinding halt as governments warn against non-essential travel, both domestic and international; borders are closed; and employers are encouraged to support remote working so team...

Skills for managing remote employees

Mar 22, 2020

South African companies are hurriedly putting social distancing policies in place to keep employees safe. Helene Vermaak, Business Director at corporate cultural experts The Human Edge, says that even though businesses are acting with agility, some employees may not...

New business models drive rapid data trend

Mar 13, 2020

In a world where people are demanding instantaneous service and next-day delivery, the concept of rapid or realtime data is becoming crucial. Synthesis, together with Seacomand TransUnion, recently hosted an event in Johannesburg where experts from various industries...

Next-gen DCIM vital for resilient edge infrastructure

Mar 13, 2020

As the demand for data storage and edge computing grows, reliable and efficient computing and storage sites become increasingly important. However, the management of these sites presents a challenge as these smaller, local edge computing sites – typically one to four...

The threats ahead …

Mar 13, 2020

The move to digitalisation is driving greater connectivity than ever before, opening up worlds of new opportunities. But it also opens the door to more sophisticated and dangerous threats. Kathy Gibson spoke to Trend Micro’s Dhanya Thakkar about the new world of...

There’s a new kid on the security distribution block

Mar 13, 2020

Cyber Security Africa is a relatively new kid on the distribution block, focusing on the burgeoning security market. Kathy Gibson spent some time with CEO Robert Brown to find out more about where the organisation comes from, and where it’s heading. Very few...

Digital trends for the construction industry

Mar 6, 2020

From cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), to 5G and mobility, a key trend in 2020 is the accelerated digitisation of construction companies. This is critical for future proofing their businesses and maximising efficiency and profitability, writes Andrew...

Dealmaking in a tense global environment

Mar 6, 2020

While macroeconomic factors such as continued political turbulence and widespread fiscal uncertainty have undeniably impacted dealmaking across the globe, deal flow has by no means come to a halt. Rather, the challenging commercial environment has served as a catalyst...

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