The margin for error when choosing a managed services provider has narrowed considerably, says Yossi Hasson, CEO of Synaq.
Software such as Microsoft CRM has revolutionised the database management industry, says Grant Bryce, channel manager at Comztek.
Server virtualisation enables the flexible construction of virtual servers with almost no hardware limitations, says Jim Holland, Axiz product manager for HP ESG.
Customer relationship management is an invaluable partner in the current economic storm, says Jeremy Waterman, MD of Softline Accpac.
Services-oriented architecture governance must be implemented at the beginning of an SOA initiative, says Rick Parry, MD of Progress Software SA.
Companies are striving to meet the demand for continuous service, says Keith Fenner, VP of strategic sales at Softline Accpac.
Government can play a bigger political role in encouraging cross-border trade, says Rasheed Hargey, CEO of Tellumat.
There are proposals to change the taxation of contributions to retirement annuities and medical schemes, says Rob Cooper, a Softline VIP director.
There is huge volume of electronic information in the modern company, says Piers Matthews, business unit manager at nVisionIT.
The biggest threat to business comes from the higher management levels, says Amir Lubashevsky, executive director of Magix Integration.
To retain prime talent, management and employees need to face reality, says Anton van Heerden, MD of Softline VIP.
Training companies could benefit from a new revenue stream off current training assets, says Shaun Lake, founder of SkillCentric.
Payroll users are usually separate from HR users, and use the information differently, says Brendon Gass, director of Absalom Systems SA.