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...

Cyber-security in 2018: the big five

Cyber attacks have become something far greater than an embarrassing nuisance. As businesses are increasingly reliant on digital platforms for almost every aspect of their operations, an attack can cause everything from direct financial loss and brand damage, to...

Combating the seven swords of cybercrime

With automated tools and hackers for hire, cybercrime has turned into a game for profit, writes By Martin Walshaw, senior systems engineer at F5 Networks. Recent research from F5 Labs shows that out of 429 reported breaches studied between 2005 and 2017, hackers...