IT firms still the best brands

IT companies dominate the list of the world’s most valuable brands. The Brand Finance Global 500 shows that Apple is still the world’s most valuable brand, but Samsung is fast closing the gap. They are followed by Google, Microsoft and Verizon to round out the top...

CIOs are at the centre of value creation

Global trends like big data, cloud computing and advanced security threats are challenging the relationship between IT and the business, forcing a new operating model for IT. As a result, today’s CIOs must act as independent service providers, competing for the end...

McAfee expands managed security offerings

McAfee has added its full portfolio of products to its managed services offering, as it expects this model to see massive growth as customers switch to security as a service rather than a product. McAfee’s channel development director for EMEA, Cristiano Voschion,...

Govt urged to consider SME voucher scheme

With the Budget Speech scheduled for next week, government is being petitioned to support SMEs in a tangible way by funding a voucher system for start-up business owners to receive critical advice free of charge. The Southern African Institute for Business Accountants...

R10k up for grabs with Sage infographic

Sage Pastel Payroll & HR is creating South Africa’s first-ever live infographic and there is R10 000 up for grabs for the people helping to build it. The infographic displays in real time what South Africans like you are expecting to see from Finance Minister...

SMEs brace for change as technology shifts

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa face a dramatic shift in technology use as the triple impact of social media, cloud computing and the “bring your own device” trend transforms the competitive landscape. Are they ready for the coming change? That is...