The Bullpen

As we hit the midpoint of 2025, it’s no longer a question of whether technology plays a role in growth, it’s whether you’re using the right tools. The difference between thriving and merely surviving often comes down to how well your business tech solutions align with your goals.

Running a small business in South Africa today is no easy feat. From break-ins to blackouts, digital threats to staff safety, every risk feels bigger when you’re already stretched thin. A 2023 report revealed that 60% of SMEs across the country experienced at least one breach in the past year.

This guide lays out exactly what your SME needs to know to protect its people, property, and profits, without burning through your budget.

Poor parking security is costing South African businesses millions. Discover how ANPR access control solutions, business security solutions, and automated access control protect your business infrastructure, reduce losses, and improve operational efficiency.

Discover how AI in printing and IoT in printing are revolutionising printing security for South African businesses. From managed print software to biometric access control and enterprise security solutions, this guide explains how to protect your business infrastructure from modern cyber threats.

Struggling to keep your business records secure, compliant, and accessible especially during load shedding? Discover how ICT and data storage work together to transform records management. From cloud-based records management to POPIA compliance, this article explores the tools and strategies South African businesses need to protect sensitive information, maintain business continuity, and guard against cyber threats with the help of Daisy Business Solutions.

Cyber threats are evolving. Businesses that rely on outdated security measures, weak data protection strategies, or fragmented IT infrastructure are at risk. In South Africa, where businesses face increasing cybercrime, compliance regulations, and power disruptions, a weak cybersecurity posture is not an option.

This is where cloud services and managed IT services come in. Both offer protection, security, and efficiency, but they function in very different ways. Knowing which one best defends against cyber threats is essential for businesses looking to stay ahead of security risks.

South African businesses are under immense pressure. Rising costs, unreliable infrastructure, and a tightening economy are making it harder than ever to stay profitable. Without a solid strategy, survival is at risk.

The purpose of this guide is to equip businesses with actionable strategies to navigate economic uncertainty, enhance resilience, and thrive in a challenging market.

Many businesses talk about putting customers first, but at Daisy Business Solutions, we believe in proving it through action. Our focus isn’t just about meeting expectations; it’s about building partnerships that fuel long-term success.

True customer-centricity means delivering technology that simplifies workflows, enhances productivity, and enables seamless growth.

A single careless click, a reused password, or an overlooked email. This is all it takes for a cybercriminal to infiltrate your business. The reality is that human error in cybersecurity accounts for 40% of breaches in South Africa. That’s not a small oversight; it’s a direct vulnerability that cybercriminals exploit daily.

This article dives into how employee negligence puts South African businesses at risk and how to fix it. Learn the top mistakes, real cyber threats, and key training strategies to protect your business.

Are rising energy costs and relentless loadshedding silently draining your profits? These aren’t minor inconveniences; they are critical threats that could cripple your business.

This checklist will reveal exactly where your business is bleeding money and why swift action is essential to protect your financial future.

Retail crime in South Africa is on the rise, costing businesses heavily in shrinkage, theft, and security breaches. Whether through shoplifting, internal fraud, or organised retail crime, weak security measures can severely impact profitability. Without advanced retail security measures, businesses risk financial losses, employee safety concerns, and reputational harm.

These are the 5 biggest security risks for retailers - and how to solve them.

The way businesses operate today revolves around one core element: staying connected. In a world where communication is instant and operations are largely digital, business connectivity solutions form the backbone of efficiency, whether for startups or multinational corporations. Downtime isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a potential crisis. Productivity halts, employees are disconnected, customers are left frustrated, and revenue streams dry up.

This article explores the business impact of downtime, the solutions that can prevent disruptions, and how Daisy Telecoms, a leading business telecommunications company, provides high-availability telecom solutions tailored for commercial telecommunications.