The next generation will have a cloud computing mentality that will drive a new wave of innovation, says Ronald Laxton, MD of Computer Initiatives.
With stricter regulations around privacy and data protection, the importance of fax will only increase, says Craig Freer, MD of Vox Amvia.
The increased uptake of IP tech in CCTV surveillance underscores the important role of the CIO, says Johan Crause, head of the Bytes CCTV department, part of Bytes Systems Integration.
Brands can have a fully functional e-commerce Facebook fan page for less than the cost of a basic Web site, says Wesley Lynch, CEO of Realmdigital.
Integration between software components allows maximum functionality and return on existing systems, says Neal Donnan, application development executive at EnterpriseWorx.
A vast amount of the information created and distributed online originates from social media platforms, says Pam Chandor, global sales director of the IBM Software Group.
The success of a UC strategy will be measured in terms of the customer experience, says Pommie Lutchman, CEO of Ocular Technologies.
The new Companies Act creates a culture of accountability for business, says advocate Willie Hills, legal advisor to The Webcom Group.
Today's unified collaboration technology has advanced to deliver a powerful substitute to face-to-face meetings, says Ryan Miles, COO of Itec.
The growth and pace of change requires real-time information, so business intelligence plays a vital role, says Adriaan Rossouw, sales and account manager at Softworx.
With application management and modernisation, it is estimated a company can save up to 25% on existing costs, says Andr'e Harrington, manager and SAP expert at T-Systems SA.
Proper management of the asset life cycle can produce a substantial impact on the cost associated with ownership, says Ulze van Wyk, MD of Africa e-Waste.
Most organisations don't have a formal means of organising their data strategy or governing their data, says Francois Cross, MD of ITBusiness.