Young scientists on the road to success

This year the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair has helped put hundreds of learners on the path to success by introducing them to the exciting world of science. The Eskom Expo unearths young scientists with potential in order to encourage them...

Seven steps for SMS success

Given that mobile penetration rates in SA are higher than any other medium, mobile communication is undoubtedly one of the best ways to reach the widest audience, says Desere Orrill, is group CMO of Ole! Media Holdings and MD of MobiMedia. Text messaging is quick,...

Vendor loyalty is key to channel success

For most vendors, developing an effective partner channel is a critical success factor says Tony Abrahall, GM of First Distribution. “As a distributor representing the premium global IT vendors, our role is to help them build their businesses through effective channel...
Big data key to success in SA

Big data key to success in SA

A vast majority (83%) of South African companies believe that using big data will help them to improve their decision-making; however, most organisations are battling to implement a technology that will take advantage of this. EMC yesterday released the findings of a...

Sales model, not product, key to success

One of the biggest barriers to innovation in the traditional technology providers’ sales model is lack of flexibility to reinvent themselves without placing quarterly revenues at risk, according to Gartner. “As technology has continued its unprecedented...