Digital document signing, e-mail encryption solutions and cloud have made it easier for businesses to run more functionally during this period, says Herman Kriel, GM of CyberTech.
Today, whether by choice or necessity, you’re likely exploring ways to keep your teams connected and productive, wherever they are.
Ensure that you have the right tooling strategy for remote workers.
While cloud adoption in SA has increased, keeping dark and ROT data in the cloud puts companies at risk of cyber attacks and reputational damage, says David McMurdo, regional director: South Africa, Veritas Technologies.
There are three things necessary in keeping people first while handling a crisis the scale of Covid-19: communication, co-ordination and staying calm, says the Mint Group Crisis Communications Team.
As businesses progress from traditional to virtual to cloud, there’s no clear progression for each step, says Simon Jelley, VP, backup exec product management at Veritas.
Call centres are looking to allow their staff to operate from home, says 1Stream.
Local banks say they are witnessing a marked increase in digital interactions on their platforms, as customers avoid branches.
What can you do to ensure your organisation retains access to the data it needs for business continuity?
The Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has published regulations relating to the Disaster Management Act.
The International Telecommunication Union sets out a strategy to enable and ensure communication availability during the phases of disaster.
These include open and regular communication, implementing flexible working arrangements using technology, and clarifying team objectives and individual roles, says Barbi Goldblatt, Regional Executive, Netsurit.