Virtualisation is all the rage, but somewhere between hype and hope lies a reality that isn't all savings and sweetness.
In the business intelligence sphere, disruption is the name of the game, from business models to competition.
South African companies are doing it for themselves. Judging by the success stories, they are definitely on the up.
Renting or financing IT assets can be an attractive alternative to cash expenditure, provided it's done correctly.
Predicting what SA's telecoms landscape will look like in the not too distant future can be likened to reading tea leaves - it's anybody's guess.
South African retailers are loathe to spend money, particularly relating to IT, even when said investments may save them.
Regulation coming into effect internationally will drive the adoption of IAM, but will make data management more complex locally.
No network, no work. It's as simple as that. How to keep it working, evolving, developing and supporting business strategy is another story entirely.
Millions have been spent on CRM systems in SA in recent years, but customer service is still, mostly, non-existent. What gives?
SA is a major software development outsourcing hub, but will it stay that way?
SA is an outsourcing destination but also offshores much of its work
The old saying that 'IT would be perfect if it weren't for end-users' rears its head again as IT departments attempt to secure devices in the era of distributed networks.
Despite all the hype, VOIP has been slow to take off locally and providers are still making losses.