Cloud computing is no longer just a buzzword or a trend; it’s an essential business tool. According to Mark Walker, associate VP for sub-Saharan Africa at IDC Middle East, Africa and Turkey, cloud adoption will increase in 2019 as companies battle to remain relevant in a fast-changing business environment. But embracing cloud is not withoutRead more
The benefits of cloud computing are very clear. Offering greater efficiency, improved collaboration and cost reduction, as well as scalability, faster time to market, mobility and competitive advantage, moving to the cloud seems a no brainer. Or is it? Many CIOs are still rather uncertain about cloud computing. For example, a recent survey of CIOsRead more
The Techopedia definition for future proof reads as follows: “a buzzword that describes a product, service or technological system that will not need to be significantly updated as technology advances. In reality, very few things are truly future proof. In any field that depends heavily on technology, a regular cycle of replacing and updating appearsRead more
When you run your business on-premises there are certain expenses. These include the cost of employing trained IT professionals, renting or buying space, investing in hardware and paying that energy bill each month. When you run your business in the cloud, the bill may be different but there still are a number of costs. BusinessesRead more
The benefits of cloud computing are well documented. From greater agility and reduced costs to improved security and uninterrupted access. But there is one benefit that is regularly overlooked – how cloud computing improves the customer experience. Why is this important? Well, the modern business landscape is more competitive than ever before. Gone are theRead more
If there is one guarantee in the tech space, it is this – things change. Take the mobile phone, as an example. When these gadgets were first introduced they could do little more than place calls. As these devices got more advanced, people could send text messages, handsets got smaller and various other things likeRead more
Cloud technology is a buzz term at the moment, and for good reason. By embracing cloud technology, enterprises across the world are revolutionising their operations and vastly improving customer and employee satisfaction in the process. However, cloud technology does not come without challenges and risks. In the below infographic, we identify and explain five ofRead more
We have written a lot about cloud technology in recent times. As South African companies adopt cloud, we are seeing them start to the leverage power of cloud technology to enhance customer experience and boost business performance. While cloud offers countless opportunities to the enterprise, it can get costly. It is essential that companies haveRead more
If you don’t believe that the Internet of things (IoT) is changing the face of retail, we’re about to convince you. There’s plenty of evidence that showcases just how great an impact IoT is having on the traditional store. Here are just a few key stats: A recent research report from Global Market Insights noted thatRead more
Today, embracing technology in the workplace is a bit of a no brainer. It is also key for attracting talent. According to Erin Flynn, Chief People Officer at Optimizely, using top technology brings in top talent. Especially because new technologies afford modern workers, regardless of age, the freedom and flexibility they desire. When technology is aRead more
