A modern data centre enables transformation

Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton – The structure of the data centre hasn’t really changed a lot over the years, and is still there to service applications. In some respects, however, the platforms today support the cloud where applications are hosted,...

Disrupt the business with IoT

Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton – Internet of Things (IoT) is not a thing – it’s a concept. This is the word from Benjamin Vernooij, from Dell EMC EMEA, who points out that it is about sensors, data, connections and computation/storage, all of which add...

Workforce transformation moves away from the traditional

Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton – Although technology is changing at a rapid pace, the traditional PC is still the way work gets done. Chris Buchanan, director: client solutions at Dell EMC, points out that 60% of people now work outside of office hours...
The four pillars of business transformation

The four pillars of business transformation

Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton – The business transformation journey needs to embrace transformation in four areas: digital; IT; workforce; and security. This is the word from Nigel Moulton, EMEA chief technology officer: converged platforms and...

The hidden VAT opportunities for small businesses

The VAT increase, which comes into effect in just a few days, is an opportunity for SMEs to review their processes and identify opportunities to cut costs and streamline operations. By Viresh Harduth, vice-president: new customer acquisition (start up and small...

Why identity verification matters for mobile operators

Africa is rightly called the mobile continent, and mobility increasingly defines how Africa enters the digital age. By Sherry Zameer, senior vice-president: IoT at Gemalto According to the 2017 Mobile Economy Report of the GSM Association, Africa currently has 420...