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Jaco Voigt joins forces with industry expert Gerhard Fourie to unravel the state of infrastructure virtualisation. They spill the tea on Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) vs 'Hyperscale' Cloud, and surf through the ever-changing waves of multi-cloud strategies. Gerhard shares the inside scoop on the vendor landscape, guiding you through the strategic maze of factors to consider when wanting to deploy a virtualised environment.

To protect your business, customers, and data demands more than a cursory glance – it requires a deep dive into the complexities of crafting and assessing Disaster Recovery plans and Business Resilience to navigate the tumultuous waters of uncertainty. Join Jaco Voigt as he chats to Willem Olivier, the Managing Director of Business Resilient Innovations, as they discuss lifelines that can make all the difference in a world where the survival of a company hinges on people, process, and technology.

The Chief Technical Officer (CTO) title is more than a label - it's a pivotal position driving businesses toward success. Join Jaco Voigt as he dives into the dynamic world of CTOs with guest Brendan Haskins from CloudCTO... a luminary in the tech realm since the turn of the millennium, offering invaluable insights into the evolving role of a CTO in fast-moving SMEs. Uncover the essence of CTO responsibilities, and distinctions from CIOs - all while sketching the key CTO priorities in 2024.

Processes—the blueprint for business enhancement. Jaco Voigt talks to Steve Klements, the brain behind Braeven Solutions. Braeven Solutions has mastered maneuvering through the labyrinth of processes, doing the heavy lifting to sculpt these vital frameworks. Join them as they unravel the complexities, offering insights into transforming process management into a catalyst for business evolution, and embarking on a journey toward igniting the potential for unparalleled business growth and efficiency.

We all have a preferred means of communication – what is yours? Chat? Text? Email? Social media platform messaging or making a call? Jaco chats to AJ De Kock from Contineo about the quest for expanding historical points of contact for customers with your business – big or small. They look at AI as a driving factor to service and transform the existing social channel environment and engagement your business has with customers. Contact AJ or his team to find out more about the Omni Channel Centre, and how you can extend your business onto various platforms to boost your customer interaction and service offerings. Start your connected customer journey today!

Records Management Systems is just the tip of the iceberg for the critical role they play in fortifying your data fortress. Picture this... you're gearing up to engage a business, but do you know where to start in hunting down the sources of crucial data? Fear not! Jaco Voigt is joined by Pieter Nienaber, an industry expert in Records Management Systems from Crown Worldwide Group, who reveals the safeguarding breadcrumbs you need to follow to collect, capture, and convert your business data in an ever-changing world. Join them as they bring clarity to the complexities of Records Management Systems, enabling you to empower your business, and master your data destiny.

Jaco Voigt teams up with the insightful Eduan Beetge from Snom Technology GmbH, to delve into the profound and ever-relevant questions you need to be asking. Are IP Handsets still the unsung heroes of the modern workplace, or are they losing relevance? Join them as they dig into the nitty-gritty of these often-overlooked business decisions, exploring the devices that fuel your day-to-day operations, and the very essence of your business communication.

Jaco Voigt sits down with Gio Da Costa from Vodacom to unravel how South Africa connects to the rest of the globe. In a world powered by connectivity, it's no secret that South Africa's cable systems are essential for its people and economy. But what unfolds when these lifelines - undersea cables - suffer a break? Join them as they uncover the ripple effect, and unveil the intricate dance that keeps the nation linked to the world.

Wherever you find technology, you will find threats - and time can be a company's best friend or its biggest enemy in handling these hazards. Fortunately there are measures one can take to reduce these risks. As the latest trend in the cybersecurity world, extended detection and response (XDR) harmonises and automates the data across multiple security layers, extending the range of protection for a network, reducing the risk of a breach. Join Jaco Voigt in an engaging conversation with Ryan Cronje from CorrServe, as they discuss how Unified Threat Management needs to be part of your business' security strategy... and discover how XDR's flexibility can fill in the gaps left by other security measures.

Managed Services Providers (MSP) empower businesses to focus on what matters the most. But with countless options, how do you pinpoint the perfect MSP for your business's unique needs? Join Jaco Voigt as he sits down with Dean Irwin, the Commercial Director of Xpand IT, as they delve headfirst into the art of selecting the ideal MSP for your company. Learn not only how to make the right choice, but also how to identify the pitfalls to steer clear of.

The world's most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data - a resource both valuable and vulnerable. Join Jaco Voigt as he sits down with Nils Gerstle, the Managing Director at Collaboretix. In this episode, they dive deep into the heart of the matter: Datacentres. Uncover the criteria crucial for choosing a provider, sidestep common pitfalls, and craft a robust DC/hosting strategy. Listen to not only comprehend what a Datacentre truly is, but also to gain insights into the detailed factors that make them play a dynamic and vital role in today's business world.

Many organisations still rely on their security teams as 'firefighters' to combat the ever-growing impact of malware and digital attacks, when in reality, they should be actively managing their vulnerabilities before the ‘fire’ breaks out. Don't allow your organisation to lose visibility over what really matters. Jaco Voigt chats to Drystan Govender from CRS, who explains how to gain full control of your vulnerabilities.