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These days - and especially during these times - being online has become so important in our lives. More and more, our everyday lives revolve around the ability to connect: at work, at home, and even on the move. Unbundled with Catalytic demystifies the technology of connectivity for us and also explores cloud, communications and security.

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March 12, 202437 min

Managing Hybrid Cloud Platforms

How can a business handle various servers and workloads on multiple platforms?” There’s never been an easy answer. The number of platforms that businesses use has skyrocketed and is rapidly evolving. Finding the right platform to consolidate and simplify their environment continues to get more challenging. Join Jaco Voigt and his guest Andrew Green from Morpheus Data | Hybrid-Cloud Management Platform, as they delve into how businesses can bridge the gap across multiple platforms and how to optimise the services you already use. Catalytic

February 13, 202453 min

The State of Infrastructure Virtualisation

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. Catalytic

January 30, 202444 min

Business Resilience vs Disaster Recovery

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. Catalytic

January 16, 202439 min

The Role of The CTO In Fast-Moving SMEs

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.

December 5, 202329 min

What to do when processes become unmanageable

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. Catalytic

November 14, 202330 min

Creating Customer Delight - Omni Channel Centre

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! Catalytic

October 31, 202325 min

Safeguarding your Business Data in an Unpredictable World

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. Catalytic

October 17, 202336 min

Do IP Handsets still have a Place in the Office?

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.

September 26, 202332 min

Connecting SA to the Rest of the World

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.

September 12, 202331 min

Unified Threat Management as part of your Business' Security Strategy

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. Catalytic