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Why 2017 will separate the doers from the thinkers: Dac Systems

2017 will be the year when tech disruptors entrench their positions and tech-savvy consumers differentiate genuine value from fly-by-night opportunists, says Gary Carter, Chairman at Dac Systems.


Johannesburg, 12 Jan 2017
Gary Carter, Chairman at Dac Systems.
Gary Carter, Chairman at Dac Systems.

Gary Carter, Chairman at Dac Systems, a leading Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and recognised provider of next-generation solution infrastructure, believes 2017 will be the year when tech disruptors entrench their positions and tech-savvy consumers differentiate genuine value from fly-by-night opportunists.

Several tech trends will come to the fore next year says Carter, with the main ones being security, mobility and the cloud - but consumers will tend to move closer to mainstream commercial channels for news dissemination, and there is likely to be an improvement in South Africa's overall standing, he says.

"Security will be top of the agenda as more breaches occur, including data leaks and hacks. The cloud will dominate next year, and we should expect the sale of net only laptops to soar," says Carter.

A key characteristic of 2017 will be a more discerning, more tech-savvy users and they will become more wary of social media and abuses. There will be a higher level of tech adoption, specifically mobile and application will be more strategic and selective.

"Nobody is going to be able to trust online news as fake news feeds become indistinguishable from the real news - people will have to drift back to trusted radio and TV stations to get their news," Carter adds.

Ultimately, despite the many challenges that South Africans face on a daily basis, there will be improvements and there will be socio-economic development.

"Much like the ICT sector, we can expect a lively, interesting and dynamic phase of development within the country. It is going to be a challenging but never dull time... watch this space!" says Carter.

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Established in 1995, Dac Systems is committed to delivering innovative technology solutions that provide companies with the competitive advantage they need for the connected age. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, it provides a truly specialised approach when it comes to identifying the solutions that best meet the needs of business, irrespective of industry.

With extensive experience in delivering world-class solutions, it understands the importance of ensuring technology systems comply with governance requirements, while still ensuring productivity in the business.

It is more than just a technology solutions provider. The company has passionate and knowledgeable people who take the time to understand the requirements of its customers and align implementations to existing business strategies, or provide guidance for the future. For it, the partnership means that it works together with its customers and technology providers to have a unified approach when it comes to successful projects.

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Chris Willemse
Dac Systems
0860 000 DAC (322)