The industry is already experiencing some of the benefits of software as a service, says Hercules Schoombee, MD of Aastra Telecom South Africa.
A few years ago, VOIP was perceived as a nice-to-have instead of the business imperative it has become, says Peter Ross, channel manager, Comztek.
Some early false starts left objections to SaaS in some minds, but most of the obstacles have been overcome, says Roger Strain, MD, Liquid Thought.
Softline Pastel Payroll MD Grant Lloyd provides advice on how to go about selecting a payroll software solution.
The latest international trend to hit SA is that of virtual PBX systems, says Fiona McLean-Banks, Polycom business development manager, Zycko.
Gallium MD Haydn Pinnell is a strong proponent of integrating security testing into the application development process.
Moving to IP telephony is a key decision point in the evolution of a company`s network, says Gary Jameson, SA country manager, Eaton Power Quality.
Outsourcing is a relationship that has to be managed from day one, says Hubert Wentzel, divisional director, EOH Consulting.
Today, BI professionals will find the definition of military intelligence familiar, says Morn'e le Roux, BI consultant, Synergy BI.
Today, the most important thing about an application is that it is “built to change”, says Jane Thomson, MD of Softworx.
The process of creating an application is not always clearly understood, says Nick McKenzie, technical director at nVisionIT.
The so-called “dangers” of being locked into proprietary software are often more emotional than rational, says Shaun Lake, MD of SkillCentric.
The Internet has provided activists with a means to distribute information about abuses in their countries to the outside world, says Mohammad Patel, CEO of O-Tel.