Double down on data in times of crisis

The last few years have seen a seismic shift in the way organisations do business. The pandemic triggered massive digital transformation and modernisation with a rapid move to the cloud. Very little thought was given to things like governance, responsiveness or cost,...

Sustainable supply chain makes business and environmental sense

More and more manufacturers are starting to shift their focus to the sustainability of their supply chains. This is attributable to an increasingly prominent conversation around climate change, and to recent and growing legislation around supply chain sustainability,...

Why CRM projects still fail

While customer relationship management (CRM) solutions have been around for almost two decades, many implementations still fail to deliver the expected value while many new implementations fail from the start. By Chris Fourie, divisional director: enterprise at 4Sight...

Backup, DR crucial for cybersecurity

Although it is unlikely to find two sources that share exactly the same statistics, a host of recent reports, both independent and those sponsored by security experts, place South Africa among the most targeted countries in the world by cybercriminals. By Barry Kemp,...

Smart buildings require smarter networks

As the social conscience of the modern world shifts towards more sustainable, environmentally friendly, and efficient business models, the microscope is being placed on buildings, offices, and the construction and revamp of these. By Michelle Vollet, channel manager:...

Cyber deception technology protects against zero-day threats

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and dangerous, businesses in South Africa need to prioritise their defence strategies to protect their valuable data. By Kate Mollett, regional director: Africa at Commvault Ransomware attacks have increased by 80% year on...