Big data and cross-industry data sharing

Data is prolific; it’s ubiquitous and pertains to virtually every aspect of life and its ability to offer additional value to customers – and, in turn, the industry’s ability to leverage it – is extraordinary. The trouble is effectively...

Consumerisation of IT offers a glimpse into the future of ERP

Viesturs Zalaiskalns, HansaWorld South Africa channel manager, says ERP vendors that fail to offer a user-friendly, mobile interface will run the risk of falling behind. The generation known as Millennials will soon make up half of the global workforce, and as the...

Prevent employees from stealing IT assets

The vast range and volume of new devices being deployed in the marketplace makes it nearly impossible for companies to safely manage and dispose of excess electronics. Most companies are oblivious to the risks associated with asset disposition and theft, failure to...

DevOps: Rapid application development has never been easier

In today’s digital era, technology moves fast and consumer behaviour changes quickly in response. Organisations hoping to thrive need to adapt as quickly, and implement digital technologies that service CX and other business strategies as soon as possible. Hand...

Availability critical to profitability over Black Friday, Cyber Monday

The increasing popularity of Black Friday and Cyber Monday in South Africa is seeing retailers gearing up for what is expected to be a bumper sales weekend. However the influx of visitors to e-tailers places websites under increased pressure, making availability a key...

DDoS application attacks: what you need to know

The best defence is a multi-layered one, covering the application and the network, says Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. DDoS attacks are evolving. They are no longer simply a nuisance – they are highly-funded and highly-targeted. Anyone can...