Thought Leadership Articles

By Tony Reddy, CliqueFin CEO As the world continues to advance, so does the technology we use. However, there is one fundamental problem. If technology progresses faster than those who are meant to use it, a disconnect occurs. Many businesses strive to bring faster solutions that advance at the speed of light. To be relevant, …

The unseen challenges of an overlooked market Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Mandisa-Ntloko Petersen, Chief Marketing Officer at BCX We are all capable of being creative. With the use of the correct tools, our innate skills can be enhanced and harnessed.” These are the words of Dr Monica Garfield from Bentley University when analysing the impact of technology on creativity and how the two forces combined …

The edge of creativity in business Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Wayne Olsen, Managing Executive Cybersecurity at BCX. Why should a business bother with spending money on security and what value does it deliver? Cloud, virtual machines, servers, hyperscalers, as-a-Service solutions, digital twins and digital transformation – every one of these is a solution designed to transform the organisation with efficiencies and functionalities that redefine …

The economy of security Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Renette Lombard, Managing Executive, Midmarket CSO at BCX The cloud is, undoubtedly, the best way for a startup or small business to access all the IT infrastructure and enterprise-grade tools they need without having to invest heavily upfront. However, the cloud is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. While South Africa now has a wealth of …

Six things SMEs should consider when selecting a cloud provider Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Vukani Mngxati – CEO of Accenture in Africa Over the past few years, the world has seen a massive wave of digital advancement. How we engage with others has been permanently altered and digital innovation has become a real necessity. This has brought South Africa’s severe shortage of digital skills sharply into focus. It’s …

SA’s digital skills shortage is an untapped industry Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Chris Norton, Veeam Software’s Regional Director: Africa As cloud storage and backup become ubiquitous, new technologies that run cloud-based applications and enable operability when systems go down or are hacked are set to change the IT industry. Cloud storage and backup have also significantly changed data protection, with backup and recovery and data management …

Kubernetes is fundamentally changing IT and Modern Data Protection Read More »

October 4, 2023

Essie Mokgonyana, SAS Country Manager & Sales Director for South Africa Many of us may think of sustainability as a buzzword, especially living in Africa where we have so many challenges that require such urgent attention. But as business leaders we need to consider the way our business decisions today will impact society around us …

Innovating for inclusivity and sustainability Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya, Managing Director: Development Advisory and Impact at Bigen The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), in August 2017, established a unit within the bank called the SARB FinTech Unit. This unit was created because ‘advances are rapidly being made in financial technology (fintech) and related novel financial services platforms’. Fintechs have innovated …

FinTech and financial inclusion for the unbanked and underbanked in Africa Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Matome Madibana, MICT SETA CEO The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) refers to our current period of techno­logical development that is happening at an increasingly rapid rate. Technological advancement offers us an opportunity to bolster our economy exponentially. The most effective course of action as an industry and country would be to empower our youth …

Enabling youth with 4IR skills is an investment in our economy Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Dawie Nel, CIO, Vulatel Group As we navigate the 4th Industrial Revolution, we are met with a barrage of challenges. The technology landscape is ever-changing and driven by mass information requiring numerous iterations of computing, networks and business systems while strategically focusing on distributed cloud architecture and cloud-based services. As business leaders, we are …

Empowering a nation starts with empowering blue-collar workers Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Jason Timm, CloudSmiths CEO Before 2020, the pivot towards digitalisation took place across industries, although at a very slow pace. Many businesses hesitated to adopt strategic digital transformation, holding onto tried-and-trusted legacy systems. All of this changed after 2020. Business Survival in a Post-Covid World The COVID pandemic fast-tracked digital transformation processes in many …

Digital Transformation: How to Future-Proof Your Business Success Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Professor Randall Carolissen, Dean, Johannesburg Business School, University of Johannesburg The African continent is at a crossroads. Globally, technology has become pervasive and is used to make exponential leaps across all aspects of life. Yet, Africa continues to lag when it comes to digital transformation and the concept of digital economies. But we cannot …

Digital Transformation, the African way: closing the digital divide Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Amelia Beattie, Chief Executive of Liberty Two Degrees In this increasingly digitally-connected world, it pays to invest in and leverage data analytics to improve the customer experience. For retail mall operators, the insights they draw from data analytics enable them to provide customers with a superior shopping experience. Through data analytics, mall oper­ators can …

Digital transformation helps to build a data-centric culture Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Doctor Mafuwafuwane, Logicalis Practice Manager: Security Solutions & Strategy he Fourth Industrial era is about converting technological trends such as big data analytics and artificial intel­ligence into outcomes such as greater employee productivity, more efficient processes and enhanced customer service delivery. However, the promise of the Fourth Industrial era will only be realised if …

Cybersecurity resilience ensures business continuity Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Karabo Moloko, Sybrin South Africa CEO Technology is a key driver of business success, especially in today’s digital world. As South Africa is a rapidly developing country with one of the largest populations and economies on the continent, it’s increasingly important for businesses to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive. By leveraging …

Continuous innovation and digital transformation are essential to business success Read More »

October 4, 2023

By Ahmed Mahomed, CEO at Datacentrix Organisations have been pressurised to transform the way they operate. The sudden requirement for remote working has compelled many to embark on a digital transformation journey, perhaps more urgently than intended. Consequently, businesses everywhere are pegging their futures on a cloud-first strategy. But what if Datacentrix recommends implementing a …

A data-first strategy builds business resilience in the digital disruption era Read More »

September 28, 2023

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June 21, 2023