Effect positive change in business

The Butterfly Effect refers to the principle that any action (even in business), no matter how small or insignificant it may appear, will have consequences further down the line. Experts in human capital management (HCM) believe there has never been a better time for...

Balancing employees and business interests

Difficult economic conditions present businesses with a challenge: how to strike a balance between safeguarding the interests of the business while also looking after employees. HR experts believe the issue is about sustainability and how best to leverage off...

IT security imperative for business

IT security spend is too often seen as a grudge purchase by business management. But the fact is, effectively securing enterprise networks is a business imperative, says Networks Unlimited. Anton Jacobsz, MD of Arbor Networks distributor Networks Unlimited, points out...
SA business at an IT crossroads

SA business at an IT crossroads

South Africa’s IT sector is at a crossroads – one complicated by skills and integration conundrums, compounded by the constantly changing role of IT. The apparent lack of IT skills across the country is a pressing issue that has to be addressed quickly. Failure to do so will effectively jeopardise the country’s ability to innovate, grow and emerge as a flourishing centre of business. Choosing the right path is key.

How Turrito Networks built a R50m business

The telecommunications industry is not known for its excellent customer service – but for those who can get it right, the rewards are great. Johannesburg entrepreneurs Brian Timperley and Louis Jardim, for example, have bridged the gap so successfully they’ve...