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....
KPMG contributes to King IV drafting process
While the final King IV Report is anticipated for release on 1 November 2016, the Draft King IV Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa 2016, issued by the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa (IODSA) was released for public comment on 15 March 2016. KPMG...
Get a head start on POPI
Cybercrime cost the South African economy approximately R5,8-billion in 2014, writes Leishen Pillay, partner at Hogan Lovells. Addressing the substantial financial impact of cybercrime on South African businesses has been quite critical, especially of late, as the...
ITAD policy ensures compliance, auditability and efficiency
IT asset disposals (ITAD) and decommissioning is not only time consuming but could also be a costly exercise, especially without an effective ITAD policy in place. If not done professionally, the disposal of large quantities of IT assets could be a complicated,...
Prepare for Europe’s new data protection law
In just a few weeks, a new EU law will be approved which will heavily impact the regulatory landscape far beyond Europe’s borders. Aiming to protect consumers’ sensitive information, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will harmonise current legislation...
Open Group IT4IT Reference Architecture model available in SA
South African companies can now optimise their IT team's value delivery, with the recently-released IT4IT Reference Architecture Version 2.0, launched by The Open Group in October 2015. The IT4IT Standard was created by members of The Open Group: the global...
New bill will have a profound impact
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development recently published a general notice in the Government Gazette, inviting interested parties to comment on the proposed Debt Collection Amendment Bill. Comments are due before 30 November 2015. Peter Rafferty, CEO...
The effect of the POPI act on IT
The importance of data management has increased considerably in recent years due to the advances in big data mining and the benefits it offers businesses. The nature of data management is again undergoing substantial changes, due to the introduction of the Protection...
Is it time to find a new home for your data?
CIOs can't stay away from the cloud anymore. The cloud enables businesses to create new business models and accelerate innovation. The cloud also represents a new type of data management, as more and more companies are leveraging the cloud to implement new IT services...
BBBEE: Sector codes to clash with generic codes?
The legal framework for Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa (BBBEE) has recently been significantly reformed through several amendments to the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and new "generic" Codes of Good Practice (which set out the...
Copyright Amendment Bill – SA’s latest IP minefield
It is no secret that South Africa's current copyright legislation is outdated and in dire need of an overhaul. So when news broke that government was set to publish a Copyright Amendment Bill in July this year, the IP fraternity was atwitter with excitement and...
Impact of proposed changes in debt collection
On 14 October 2015 the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development issued an invitation for comment on suggested changes to the Debt Collectors Act - a move that could have a profound impact on the debt collection industry. According to Peter Rafferty, CEO of...