A user attempting access to a network cannot always be trusted to be the person s/he claims to be, says Martin Tassev, MD of Loophold Security Distribution.
The demand for connected services will continue as Internet access becomes easier and more affordable, says Keith Fenner, VP for sales in Africa of Softline Accpac.
Storage is the one area where it is a non-negotiable to drive up utilisation in SA, says Mike Styer, country manager of NetApp.
Compliance roles should be seen as business enablers, integrating the compliance needs of audit and IT, says John Mc Loughlin, MD of J2 Software.
An ERP solution helps companies streamline day-to-day tasks and frees up staff, says Jeremy Waterman, MD of Softline Accpac.
Workstations are rapidly evolving to meet specific industry and customer requirements, says Chris Barnes, Axiz product manager for HP Workstations.
VOIP is appearing on the horizon as a real option for business, says George Smalberger, MD of SS Telecoms.
Fuelled by cloud computing, storage companies continue to grow, says NetApp South Africa country manager Mike Styer.
Limited benefits are being experienced as many UC features cannot be implemented due to bandwidth restrictions, says Louis Helmbold, Axiz Business Development Manager: HP Networking.
The African telecoms market is poised for growth, highlighted by the recent Bharti, IBM deal, says Johan Grobler, MD of CaTS.
A flat market does not mean zero prospects or opportunities, says Dr Madelise Grobler, MD of Bytes People Solutions.
Companies must employ a new strategy for digital advertising if they want customers to interact with their brand, says Nicola Els, head of e-billing at Striata.
Cloud computing is a technology that is dogged by numerous standards discussions, says Mimecast's chief scientist Nathaniel Borenstein.