Today’s businesses are operating in an entirely new digital arena, but they still continue to rely on monolithic legacy systems. In fact, 31% of an organisation’s infrastructure is comprised of legacy systems, and only 33% of technology in large organisations is modernised. Today’s businesses are operating in an entirely new digital arena, but they still […]
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Doing digital transformation right
By Brian Harding, Head of iOCO Digital Digital transformation has been a business buzzword for many years now, but while most organisations have already embarked on the journey, they often forget that digital transformation always needs to be viewed in the context of the end consumer. Typically, organisations embark on a digital transformation journey to […]
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CA Southern Africa reveals Perfecto’s best practices for high-velocity testing
Speeding up software testing does not have to mean starting from scratch – the best way to accelerate it is by optimising current testing strategy. Perfecto is the key to achieving faster testing. This is according to Craig De Lucchi, Account Director, CA Southern Africa. He confirms the following mini strategy from Perfecto helps deliver faster testing […]
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Data discovery: Scoping the solution
In my first column, I looked at the challenges that organisations face when it comes to collecting, storing and then using data. Significant as these challenges are, they must be overcome because data offers the opportunity to generate evidence-based insights that in turn support better, more rapid decision-making in a complex and ambiguous business environment. […]
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Data discovery is where it all begins
Do you know what data you have, where it is and who is using it? If not, you are on a highway of pain on several fronts. Data has become the key corporate lever for growth and competitive advantage. Not coincidentally, the digitalisation of business and industry is generating ever-growing volumes of data −1 000 […]
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CA Southern Africa, Veracode best practices for container security
As cyber security risks steadily increase, application security has become crucial. That means secure coding practices must be part of every developer’s skillset, says Craig De Lucchi, CA Southern Africa, Account Director. How code is written, and the steps taken to update and monitor it, have a big impact on organisations and their applications. There […]
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Adoption of software containers has risen dramatically as more organisations realise the benefits of this virtualised technology
Container security is a fairly new technology, especially when viewed in the context of the speed of light technology changes in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Container technology itself is a topic that many security practitioners continue to find confusing, but its use is spreading fast, says Craig De Lucchi, Account Director, CA Southern Africa. […]
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Companies need next-gen approach to business continuity
During the pandemic, many organisations embraced a hybrid environment, allowing employees to work from home or anywhere else. Furthermore, many have adopted, or are now implementing infrastructure-modernisation initiatives and digital transformation programmes. These significant changes bring various challenges, including increased complexity, potential vulnerabilities, and the burning question of how to keep operations running smoothly during […]
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Assessing data literacy in companies, sales teams
In my first article in this series, I established the critical importance for every sales leader to have effective sales reporting, analytics and eventually advanced analytics. In this article, I will firstly explore building data culture and literacy, and what benefits can be gained by a more data-driven decision-making approach. This relates to the fact that […]
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Investing in the future
South Africa’s official joblessness rate is currently at almost 35%, with youth unemployment at 66.5%. While there are many initiatives aiming to help alleviate this situation, the digital sector is currently seeing a skills gap that’s bigger than the jobs gap. For over a decade, iOCO has invested in alleviating this situation with its Academy […]
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