Actionable insight from data boosts competitiveness

In a business environment where prices and products are so alike, a company's data, and how it is used, is one of the last remaining differentiators between mediocrity and excellence, says Tracy Dunbar, director of BITanium Analytics.

BITanium

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Business Continuity Management

Mar 28, 2013

IBCM leads business continuity profession

There is an absolute need for skills competence certification standards for business continuity practitioners at differing levels, says Dr David J Smith, chairman of the IBCM.

Beware the walled gardens

In today's world of access anything, anywhere, the walled garden should be an outdated concept, yet it still informs the approach of many of the world's biggest technology companies, says Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings.

Three steps to enterprise cloud migration

Colocation, managed services and the actual move should be considered by companies wanting to implement cloud computing, says Shaheen Kalla, managed services manager at ContinuitySA.

Big Brother is analysing you

Although many details are available online about customers, human sensitivity is still required, says Nick Bell, CEO of BusinessIntelligent.

Nick Bell

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The role of the database administrator

Mar 26, 2013

The future of the database administrator

The role of DBAs in a cloud computing environment will move from tactical infrastructure-oriented tasks towards a more strategic role, says Jaroslav Cerny, CEO at RDB Consulting.

Innovation for Africa through intelligent networks

It is crucial for Africa to develop its own ICT skills and infrastructure, says Dr Andrew Hutchison, International Consulting & Solution Sales at T-Systems SA.

T-Systems

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Educational software channel

Mar 25, 2013

Selling educational software

Schools will be far more likely to take on products if they are offered though a reputable channel, says Simon Campbell-Young, CEO of Phoenix Distribution.

'Operationalising' business with project management

Project management provides visibility of the forecast project resources, says Mike Fox-Martin, CEO of FOXit.

Designing a cloud-based DR strategy

Cloud computing protects data by letting companies perform offsite data replication to a cloud storage provider, says Martin May, regional director of Enterasys Networks.

Delivering value through mobile apps

Businesses don't find out whether the apps they think will deliver the goods will actually produce real business value, says Richard Kantor, executive at BBD.

The mobility debate

The workforce is going mobile, but some organisations are not fully prepared to serve their mobile employees, says Frank Reinelt, senior director for Northern Europe and emerging markets at Mindjet.

Metering solutions aid utility providers

Smart metering and smart grid systems are an integral part of meeting global energy demand, says Gabriele Riedmann de Trinidad, head of energy at T-Systems.

T-Systems

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