Opinion

The future is cloudy: how channel partners can thrive in a new era

The evolution of hyperscale cloud computing has fundamentally transformed the landscape for channel partners, necessitating a strategic realignment with third-party IT providers.
Amritesh Anand
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Capitalising on Africa’s data centre boom

Data centres undoubtedly represent enormous opportunity in Africa as demand for seamless network connectivity continues to rise on the continent and around the world.
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Thursday

Azure Virtual Desktop: A desktop virtualization solution for the future

Azure Virtual Desktop’s flexibility and security make it an excellent desktop virtualization solution for businesses with remote and mobile workforces, says Samson Barasa, technical consultant at BUI.
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How AI is changing the value of people in the BPO sector

We must look past the current hype cycle to establish the real value of AI in the contact centre environment.
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Staying cybersafe when travel planning

By staying vigilant and adopting safe online practices, travellers can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to cybercrime and enjoy a safer, stress-free trip.
4:00
Wednesday

Four payment trends online travel agents should be paying attention to

It wasn’t until a few years ago that many OTAs and travel aggregators started managing prepayments.
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There’s a SaaS for everything but at what cost especially to SME’s?

Forbes reports each year, businesses rely more and more on software-as-a-service platforms for different tasks – from website analytics to accounting; payroll to email automation and more
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Learning how to fly: Transforming SA’s business landscape and the need for cloud skills

With nothing less than South Africa’s digital transformation, cloud skills are essential to maintain the country’s current adoption and investment levels.
5:10

How AI-powered automation can give organisations in Southern Africa an operational efficiency edge

Across Southern Africa, businesses face the challenges of rapid economic growth, diverse markets, and complex regulatory environments.
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Future-proofing African stadiums: The crucial role of scalable network solutions

The journey towards building sports stadiums in Africa that meet international standards must include a focus on integrating advanced digital technologies.
4:10

Breaking barriers: How fintech is empowering SMEs to thrive in global trade

Securing capital remains a major challenge for SMEs, with traditional financial institutions often viewing them as high-risk borrowers.
3:50

SA's silent tech waste crisis: Urgent solutions to tackle it now

South Africans might not realise it, but we are sitting on value when it comes to our old electronics.
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What is needed from world leaders to bolster resilience in our insecure world

The global cybersecurity industry suffers from a longstanding talent gap that has a serious impact on the ability of organisations to deliver effective protection.