Analytical tools such as predictive modelling and data mining have become essential for the local healthcare industry, says Corey Springett, business development manager at SAS Institute.
Lizette McIntosh, supplier enablement manager of MarketSite Africa, discusses how companies can implement a sellside solution for their Web sites.
Mark Ehmke, MD of Staffware SA, believes that the more successful a company is, the more difficult it becomes to handle the influx of new customers.
The long-term potential of smart cards lies in the ability to carry a range of applications from different industries, says Pierre Kotze, executive financial services at Integrated Card Technology.
Jaco Voigt, director of managed network solutions at DataPro, says companies are increasingly hiring outside consultants to manage their infrastructure and to help them prepare for disaster recovery situations.
Bruce Jones, manager of sales support at SAS Institute, believes companies need an integrated approach to IT management that takes into account their relationship with the rest of the organisation.
IT managers are expected to remain cautious when it comes to IT spending, although spending on security may remain more buoyant, says Maeson Maherry, GM of Namitrust.
Jaco Voigt, director of managed network solutions at DataPro, believes the cost of lost data can outweigh that of implementing a good data storage system.
Brett Myroff, CEO of Netxactics, says the Surnova Internet worms spread by claiming to be Xbox and GameCube emulators.
Corey Springett, business development manager at SAS Institute, believes that business intelligence solutions can help the insurance industry overcome certain difficulties.
Rural South Africans who do not have access to banks can use smart cards as electronic purses, says Eric Proudfoot of Namitech Financial Services.
Lizette McIntosh, supplier enablement manager at MarketSite Africa, discusses how companies can choose the right e-marketplace for their needs.
Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings, believes that risk-based outsourcing agreements will lead IT companies to share in the growth and success of their customers.