Accounts receivable can boost business

The accounts receivable (AR) function is vital in any organisation, ultimately driving or hindering both cash flow and profitability, says Shaun Dicker, head of Operations at Intervate. A bad debtor’s book has a direct impact on cash flow and profitability and the...

Businesses need backup, recovery

Regardless of the size and nature of your business, if you store your data, and your customers’ data, you need a safe and secure way to back up and store that data. In fact, selecting the right backup system or service should be one of the first things a company does,...

Electronic signatures and POPI

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI), which may be enforceable in the next few months, is currently a hot topic for many businesses. Whereas previous regulations around information security and privacy have focused strongly on the financial services and...

Data scientists key in boardroom decisions

Big data is fast becoming the biggest buzz phrase in business. It is such a strategic imperative that recent research from Accenture showed that 87% of enterprises believe big data analytics will redefine the competitive landscape of their industries within three...

VIDI partners with Samsung, Vodacom

VIDI, South Africa’s first on-demand video streaming service, has tied-up with Vodacom to make paying easier. This means that subscribers can now add their VIDI subscriptions directly onto their Vodacom bills. In addition, VIDI has also partnered with ONTV, the...

Making room for the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things promises to deliver many benefits and opportunities to businesses and consumers alike. But one thing that has not been fully considered is the massive explosion it will create in the amount of data being generated worldwide, says Sofocles...