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Top technology trends that will dominate discussions in 2018
2017 has seen a number of disruptive technologies emerge and become the topics of discussion around boardroom tables all over the world. Technologies such as AI, cloud and the blockchain have become integral parts of companies plans to the future.…
Can businesses use an IT provider who isn’t vendor certified?
In today’s digitally dominated business landscape, an organisation’s technology solutions are critical to its daily functionality, profitability and competitiveness. It is now more important than ever to ensure a business’s technology stack functions optimally for maximum efficiency, effectiveness and return.…
7 business and tech trends to expect in 2018
On 13 December 2017, Accenture released its Fjord Trends 2018, an annual report analysing the pressing forces acting internally and externally on organisations and society. Its 11th annual report examines seven emergent trends expected to impact business, technology and design…
Disruptive innovation: Are we there yet?
Society both likes and fears the concept of disruptive innovation. We like to experience new ways of travelling and creativity in cooking dishes; at the same time, we may be somewhat anxious or even afraid of getting into a self-driving…
How digital transformation will dominate business strategy in 2018
CIOs will need to look beyond just technology if they hope to turn their tech management departments into the digital transformation office. In 2018, CEOs will be putting pressure on their CIOs to deliver on platform-based business models and new…
Embracing a changing enterprise environment
With increasing corporate interest in digital transformation initiatives, enterprise performance management focused around financial planning and consolidation is experiencing a resurgence. While it is a challenging environment to be in, it remains fundamental to the success of any business. In…
SES Networks provides Wi-Fi to participants of the Munga Mountain Bike Race
SES Networks provided Wi-Fi connectivity to participants and organisers of the Munga MTB, a single stage mountain bike race across the middle of South Africa. The race, said to be the toughest race on earth, took place 29 November to…
Bitcoin SEO: Get it right for your blockchain startup
Blockchain technology can be applied in various ways. However, it is the invention and use of cryptocurrencies like bitcoins that has had the greatest impact in popularizing the technology. The value of bitcoins, for instance, has risen steadily for the…
Factors that contribute to the evolution of the modern workplace
While digital transformation may be the most game-changing technology shift happening across businesses today, the process affects, and is driven by people. They are located across functions, ranging from IT to HR and marketing, and by utilising new technologies they…
IT News Africa: Top Stories Of The Week
This week was yet again filled with tech news stories that grabbed the headlines both across Africa and around the world. The big news grabbing headlines worldwide was the take down of a major botnet operation known as Gamarue by…
SAP brings data science and biometrics to Volvo Ocean Race
On Friday 8 December 2017, software company, SAP revealed that it has partnered with Team AkzoNobel as part of an innovation project aimed at helping the sailors to optimise their performance. Using the edge computing for the Internet of Things…
Hackers love public Wi-Fi more than you do
Public Wi-Fi is great in so many ways. It costs nothing, saves on mobile data, and is often faster when it comes to downloading. However, as much as we love the convenience, hackers love public Wi-Fi too, and for different…
2017: The year the board finally noticed information security
It was long overdue, but 2017 can be seen as the year the boards of South African companies finally sat up and paid attention to information security, says Paul Williams, Country Manager – Southern Africa at Fortinet. “As recently as…
Are you going to be purchasing Bitcoin?
Many compare the success of Bitcoin as a bubble ready to burst, however, Bitcoin keeps proving them wrong. Will you be buying it soon? The world’s largest cryptocurrency has broken records after it reached $10 000 per Bitcoin for the…
Converged infrastructure and hyper-convergence gains momentum in South Africa
Converged infrastructure and hyper-convergence is gaining traction among business IT departments wishing to enable digital transformation while under the constant pressure of increasingly tightening budgets. However, transitioning to converged infrastructure can be fraught with challenges, from implementing a strategy and…
When you should adjust your product for international markets
The South African market for eCommerce is experiencing unprecedented progress, but it’s still not large enough for many online businesses. For entrepreneurs looking to take their business to the next level, expanding to new markets has become an important growth…
