Telecom Essentials: Start-ups, You Need To Read This!
In the beginning, there was just you. Or maybe even you and a business partner. You had a couple of smartphones [...]
Connectivity
Staying Online When Everything’s Offline: A Failover and Backup Connectivity Guide for SMEs in a Struggling Economy
South African SMEs are currently navigating one of the most uncertain economic periods in recent history. The forecasts are sobering: major [...]
Staying Online When Everything’s Offline: A Failover and Backup Connectivity Guide for SMEs in a Struggling Economy
South African SMEs are currently navigating one of the most uncertain economic periods in recent history. The forecasts are sobering: major banks have downgraded growth expectations, consumer demand remains weak, interest rates are unpredictable, and global trade disruptions continue to ripple through our economy. Even though load shedding has been suspended for some time, the reality is that our infrastructure [...]
Payment Systems
The Evolution of Banking in Africa: How Connectivity is Paving the Way for Financial Inclusion
Across Africa, banking is undergoing a rapid transformation. Driven by digital and mobile innovations, financial services are becoming more accessible, especially to communities previously excluded from traditional banking models. According to recent reports, mobile banking has surged, with financial inclusion across the continent on an impressive rise. Yet, behind the scenes, reliable connectivity is essential for these services to function [...]
How Digital Payment Solutions Help Grow Economies
Did you know that economies with a focus on digital payments, as opposed to cash transactions, grow faster? In fact, stats tell us that a [...]
Can Your Business Afford Not to be Contactless?
Today’s tech has completely changed the meaning of the term ‘touch and go.’ We love the fact that it’s so incredibly simple to tap our [...]
Empowering Business Success: The Crucial Role of Reliable Connectivity in Transactional Data Operations
In today's digital landscape, the ability to accept card payments and handle transactional data seamlessly is no longer just a convenience – it's a necessity [...]
The Impact of 5G Connectivity On Payment Solutions
5G is quickly becoming the most widely adopted technology, driving opportunities, improvements, and innovations across a variety of industries. One of the key spaces that [...]
Security
VoIP and Cybersecurity: Keeping Your SME Communications Safe in 2025
Cybersecurity in a Digital-First World As businesses increasingly rely on digital tools like VoIP for communication, the risks of cyber threats grow. For South African SMEs, where resources are often stretched, cyberattacks can be devastating. Credential theft, phishing scams, and ransomware attacks are now among the most significant threats to small businesses, requiring proactive strategies to safeguard operations. VoIP, with [...]
How Do You Secure Your POS and Why You Should
Over the years, as technology as evolved, so too have point of sale (PoS) solutions. Gone are the days of the bog standard cash register, [...]
The Expanding World of IoT: Key Trends and Developments Impacting South Africa
For those pioneering IoT solutions in South Africa, the pace of change across the industry is as exhilarating as it is challenging. From new regulatory [...]
VoIP and Cybersecurity: Keeping Your SME Communications Safe in 2025
Cybersecurity in a Digital-First World As businesses increasingly rely on digital tools like VoIP for communication, the risks of cyber threats grow. For South African [...]
Big Brother is Connected: AI Plus Connectivity Solutions Equals Superior Security
The term ‘big brother’ has always carried something of a negative connotation, with the idea that someone is always looking over your shoulder. There are [...]
Small Businesses
Staying Online When Everything’s Offline: A Failover and Backup Connectivity Guide for SMEs in a Struggling Economy
South African SMEs are currently navigating one of the most uncertain economic periods in recent history. The forecasts are sobering: major banks have downgraded growth expectations, consumer demand remains weak, interest rates are unpredictable, and global trade disruptions continue to ripple through our economy. Even though load shedding has been suspended for some time, the reality is that our infrastructure [...]
How SMEs Can Adapt And Thrive In South Africa Today
It’s been said before, but the reality is that small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) are quite literally the lifeblood of this country’s economy. This isn’t just hyperbolic [...]
Need An All-In-One, Cost-Saving Solution? Business Owners, Read On!
“Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule no. 2: Never forget rule No.1.” This is one of billionaire businessman Warren Buffet’s more famous soundbites. And, [...]
3 Reasons Why You Should Use FTTB For Your Small Business
There’s no question about it, as technology has escalated how the business environment operates, things have become faster paced than ever, and if you can [...]
Staying Online When Everything’s Offline: A Failover and Backup Connectivity Guide for SMEs in a Struggling Economy
South African SMEs are currently navigating one of the most uncertain economic periods in recent history. The forecasts are sobering: major banks have downgraded growth [...]