The Bullpen

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 Businesses that rely on outdated security measures, weak data protection strategies, or fragmented IT infrastructure are at risk.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.

Businesses in South Africa are increasingly relying on VoIP for cost-effective and flexible communication. However, cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in VoIP systems, leading to crippling financial losses, devastating data breaches, and complete operational shutdowns. Without robust cyber security measures, businesses risk losing control over their communications.

This article exposes the real dangers of unsecured VoIP systems and provides critical security strategies to keep your business protected.

Running a business in South Africa is no small feat. From skyrocketing operational costs to time-draining inefficiencies, every company faces challenges that can cripple growth and drain profits. If you’re still stuck with manual processes, endless paperwork, and slow approvals, you’re losing time, money, and competitive advantage every single day.

The solution? Smart office automation. By eliminating bottlenecks, slashing unnecessary expenses, and skyrocketing efficiency, automation helps businesses of all sizes operate more productively and scale with ease.

Whether you're a startup, an SME, or a corporate giant, this article covers the cutting-edge technology you need to stay ahead of the competition.

Every business wants to cut costs while staying competitive, yet one of the most overlooked areas of unnecessary spending is IT infrastructure. Businesses often overpay for outdated systems, overspend on IT hardware, or underutilise IT software solutions. These inefficiencies drain budgets, reduce productivity, and introduce security risks.

The good news? With the right IT solutions, businesses can reduce costs, boost efficiency, and improve security—all without sacrificing performance. Daisy’s business IT solutions provide scalable, cost-effective strategies to ensure your IT infrastructure works smarter, not harder.

Renewable energy, with its promise of sustainability and savings, has been an important conversation for years now. Among the driving forces behind South Africa’s green energy boom has been the 125% Renewable Energy Tax Incentive. Introduced as a bold step towards lowering carbon emissions and encouraging businesses to embrace renewables, it’s been a game-changer for companies looking to reduce energy costs while doing their part for the planet. But here’s the kicker: this powerful incentive isn’t sticking around forever. In fact, its deadline is on 28 February 2025.