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2023Managing data is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage in retail
Adaptability is critical in the retail space, and in today’s world, if you do not have an online presence, you are losing out on a significant opportunity. When making the move online, it is essential to deliver a consistent experience for users – as there is nothing more frustrating for a customer than an online channel that is out of sync with the physical store...
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2023Managed services and ongoing support are essential elements of effective data management
The constant evolution of technology and rapid pace of digitalisation means data has become a critical business asset. Without it, many organisations are left unable to function – a fact that cybercriminals are only too willing to exploit – but more than that, the value of data can only be effectively realised if it is well managed. Businesses rely on data, and a growing body...
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2023Centralised data management saves lives in the mining sector
The mining sector has not escaped the move toward digitalisation, but the nature of the industry means that it faces multiple challenges when it comes to managing, protecting and storing data. One of the central factors for these challenges is the decentralised nature of mining operations, as well as the tendency towards frequent mergers and acquisitions. A lack of consolidated data and centralised data management...
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2023Gabsten Technologies’ Internship Programme Addresses Data Management Skills Shortage in South Africa
Gabsten Technologies, a leading data management consulting, support and services provider, has launched internship and learnership programmes aimed at addressing the shortage of data management skills in South Africa. The programmes are designed to provide practical work experience to unemployed graduates, including internationally recognised training in data management, and to offer learnership opportunities to students currently studying towards a qualification in the Information Technology field....
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2023Don’t struggle with ransomware mitigation alone when there is help available in the form of managed services
The rate at which ransomware attacks are increasing means that it is only a matter of time before any business will experience an attack at some point. It has become imperative to not only have all of the tools in place to prevent an attack as far as possible, but to have a response plan in place for when you are hit. This can be...
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2023Blurring the lines between data management and cybersecurity – no longer separate priorities for the modern enterprise
In the past, data management and cybersecurity would fall under separate domains, but with more organisations making the shift to the cloud, data management and data protection have merged, essentially blurring the lines between the two. While data management focuses on processes that include a combination of different functions that are aimed at ensuring data in corporate systems is accurate, available and accessible; cybersecurity deals...
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2023Managed services do not equal professional services and vice versa
When it comes to managing and maintaining an IT environment rich in data, many businesses engage with a partner to provide a ‘managed service’. This service outsources the management and maintenance of the data environment to a trusted partner. On top of this, there are also professional services that organisations can avail themselves to. However, there is often confusion as to why professional services are...
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2022Why DIY your data management when a managed service is better and more cost effective?
When it comes to assuring business success, data management is a key component in a digital world where data has become a critical and immensely valuable asset. However, data management is typically not a core competency for most businesses. It is a specialised skill, often heavily admin-intensive, and trying to retain this function in-house means resources cannot focus on adding value through strategic areas like...
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2022Beat Ransomware with effective data management
Despite the increasing occurrences of serious ransomware attacks and data breaches, data management remains low on the priority list for many South African businesses. The reality however is that it is not something you can afford to ignore. The repercussions of a successful data breach can be catastrophic, in terms of cost, downtime, lost income, long-term impact to business and reputation as well as compliance....
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2022The changing role of the CISO in a data-driven world
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) used to be purely focused on managing security problems and risks, without much involvement in the strategy side of things. However, in a world where data and information are critical business assets and the lifeblood of a digitally-driven enterprise, this needs to change. The role of the CISO can no longer operate in isolation from the...
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