Executives must take control of IT asset disposal

Although CIOs are primarily responsible for the IT asset lifecycle, most executives have very little or no idea when it comes to IT asset disposal (ITAD). More importantly, very few know how to meet legislative compliance whilst reducing total cost of ownership....

Spotlight on gender transformation

Days before International Women’s Day, Germany passed a law obliging some of Europe’s biggest companies to have women occupying 30% of their top jobs by next year. In doing so, Germany joined the ranks of several other countries introducing gender quotas...

Beyond the wall, bringing security inside

In 2015, 707-million data records were compromised–more than 80 000 every hour. With data’s increasing importance attracting cyber-criminals in swarms, old-style perimeter security is no longer adequate. A new security mindset is required, delegates at the...

Retirement age: ensure that it’s certain

Zaaheda Mayet, director: finance and banking practice and pensions sector at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, says this matter highlights the difficulty that employers will face in circumstances where there is uncertainty regarding an employee’s agreed or normal...

Ricoh interface enhances choice and finishing

A new Ricoh interface unit connects to more finishing solutions to helps clients maximise their production capability. Connecting finishing systems can disrupt production schedules because it takes time and that stops presses. 1″Printer service providers want...

Introducing a new approach to branch IT

The lifeblood of many companies today depends on branch offices. Whether these are remote sites, retail outlets or manufacturing plants, they must be agile and able to quickly respond to the business’s ever-changing needs, writes Wimpie van Rensburg, country...