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Projects are complex, with many different parts that need to be managed – people, most of all, says Charl Bruwer, programme manager at Altron Bytes Managed Solutions.

Operating a private cloud based on Tintri storage systems can avoid many of the costs of a public cloud, while providing many of the benefits, says Marcel Fouché, networking and storage GM at Networks Unlimited Africa.

Swopping a Capex and Capacity model for a Cost Control and Resource Optimisation approach is key to managing cloud spend effectively, says Nico Erasmus, senior SAM consultant, Blue Turtle Technologies.

Setting smaller, achievable goals to silo your risks and clearly defining what you want to automate can address resistance in organisations, says Steve Beck, Delivery Manager, Inspired Testing.

Getting a reliable online accounting package, using cost-effective apps and negotiating discounts are just some ways to reduce costs, says Bridget du Toit, head of sales and services at EasyBiz.

Trust among corporate leaders, divisional teams and employees is vital, says Chris Volschenk, CEO at Nexio.

The effective use of BI and analytics could mean the difference between companies that succeed and ones that fail, says Tiaan Rossouw, analytics services lead at Intervate.

BBD is utilising its networks to win projects and forge a future in the UK and Europe, says Matthew Barnard, director of BBD UK.

There are several challenges faced by chief information security officers when it comes to OT security, says Wayne Olsen, security business unit manager at Datacentrix.

The vault enforces corporate password and access policies without slowing down the development and delivery of application updates that businesses need to stay competitive, says Jai Dargan, vice-president of product management at Thycotic.

Businesses reward their customers by successfully influencing their shopping experience, says Frik van der Westhuizen, marketing director at LoyaltyPlus.