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- November 2, 2021
Law Firms : Digitise or Die
The pace of change is accelerating and legal services delivery is undergoing a radical remodeling. Known to be..
read more - October 22, 2021
A Hindsight Perspective
The future doesn’t just happen, it is created by those that set the pace. Digital innovation dictates what tomorrow looks..
read more - October 15, 2021
Reimagined | Digital Document Signing
The world’s state of continuous change constantly feeds the forward-thinkers and creators of this era with opportunities to reimagine how..
read more - October 10, 2021
Why we shouldn’t go back to working how we used to work
Executive teams are caught between making the shift towards the future of work or trying to get back to..
read more - September 30, 2021
Is Volvo Only Making Cars for Men Now?
Swedish carmaker, Volvo, has joined a string of companies in the automotive industry by revealing a new version of its..
read more - September 7, 2021
A New World Without Email
Major advances in the world often lead to major advances in how we do things. In communication, paper enabled..
read more - August 23, 2021
Where are you looking for growth opportunities
As we head swiftly towards the end of 2021 with the new normal settled in as normal, we can finally..
read more - August 18, 2021
Technology Expertise In The Boardroom
Boards lack the technological expertise to fully understand the challenges and opportunities that data and technology present to their organisations..
read more - August 16, 2021
Execs: Prioritise Hybrid Work, Or Suffer Financial & Talent Loss
The disconnect in the workforce runs far deeper than employers would like to believe. Management teams are eager to..
read more - August 10, 2021
OKRs is not like KPIs
Whenever I start speaking about OKRs I can’t help to just compare them with KPIs to keep the conversation going...
read more - August 9, 2021
The Undeniable Benefits Of Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation fundamentally reimagines how an organisation operates. It elevates systems, processes, workflows, and human capital. Every aspect of the..
read more - July 20, 2021
Business Growth Relies Heavily On Digital Transformation, Here’s Why…
COVIDs undeniable role in Digital Transformation has shaped the “what” and the “how” of companies’ digital transformation agendas to the..
read more - May 21, 2021
Work Reimagined
The conversation around on-premise work and remote work requires a new name. WORK REIMAGINED Lockdown restrictions, in general, have been..
read more - May 12, 2021
Today’s Risks and Challenges Can Become Tomorrow’s Opportunities
We live and work in an entirely New World. Change, adoption, and transformation should be driven by management teams, yet..
read more - May 4, 2021
Introducing: Payment Options For Website & Design Work
In many ways, 2021 has been even harder on businesses than 2020 ever was – many businesses are now starting..
read more - April 27, 2021
Workforce Capability Building
Most arguments favour Digital Transformation yet there are still skeptics. The undeniable fact that an enabled workforce that perform at..
read more - April 25, 2021
Why Digital Transformations Fail
Knowing why transformations fail is a very important step towards getting it right. As transformations vary widely from company to..
read more - April 23, 2021
Why Digital Transformation Matters
Of all the reasons a company might want to transform digitally, the most likely reason is survival. The rapid change..
read more - April 21, 2021
The Truth About Business
We all work in a business either as employees, managers or owners. The well being of the world depends on..
read more - April 12, 2021
Digital Transformation Defined In A Way That Relates
Defining digital transformation in a way that everyone can relate with is not that simple. It will be different for every company...
read more - April 12, 2021
What is & what could or should be
From inside a business, it can be hard to determine the difference between ‘what is’ and ‘what could or should..
read more - April 7, 2021
The First Steps Of Change – Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation can mean many things to many people as organisation types, industries and their people contribute to every environment..
read more - March 30, 2021
Brand Showcase: Leocé Luxury Couture
Leocé Luxury Couture – a brand design by Digital Drawing Room When George Stander approached us to re-brand his international..
read more - March 4, 2021
Work as we know it no longer works
A key reason why true remote working isn’t being implemented, is due to management culture. The case for remote..
read more - February 21, 2021
What you really need is a Growth Strategy | Part 1
The industry has become saturated with an unprecedented increase in small digital service providers that call themselves social media marketers..
read more - February 18, 2021
Strengthening Team Connectivity with HealthCheck
As a technology group with a primary focus on sharing ideas, knowledge, skills and technology so we can digitally transform..
read more - February 14, 2021
THE RISE AND FALL PART 2 – THE BIG GUYS ARE IN TROUBLE
Big consulting firms are in the firing line at the moment, and their struggle to remain relevant and survive is..
read more - February 14, 2021
THE RISE AND FALL PART 1 – A NEW BREED OF CONSULTING
Amid the chaos and uncertainty currently in the world, one undeniable fact is that survival, if not success, in such..
read more - January 2, 2021
2021 Won’t Be The Year Of Change You Were Hoping For
Those that anticipate 2021 to be the turn of a page, a clean slate with 2020’s problems behind us, might..
read more - December 12, 2020
The Future Of Work – Part 5
The way we are currently working is damaging our planet. It is time to change. Early in my..
read more - December 12, 2020
The Future Of Work – Part 4
Working together, while apart. The one fantastic thing that happened in 2020 was that remote work was fast-tracked..
read more - December 12, 2020
The Future Of Work – Part 3
A safer place for work content & communication Since the birth of email, cybersecurity threats have been the..
read more - December 12, 2020
The Future Of Work – Part 2
Time for a much-needed change in the way we work. Work communication and content management as we know..
read more - December 12, 2020
The Future of Work – Part 1
What we know is only the tip of the iceberg. The real opportunity lies in the unknown below the surface...
read more - August 30, 2020
The Dark Cloud of Waste We’re All Ignoring
There is a dark cloud of waste growing exponentially in size every minute of every day, covering the entire planet..
read more - August 21, 2020
ydox consulting – your partner in digital transformation
ydox Consulting was born from a desire of ydox clients to have professional guidance to optimise the way their teams..
read more - August 17, 2020
The 3rd Generation of ydox – The Ultimate Remote Working Tool
With the drastic changes in the workplace world-wide, came a drastic need for a remote working tool that connects..
read more - June 12, 2020
Important Software Development Questions Answered
We value our client’s happiness and journey with us. Over the past years of experience, we learned that communication,..
read more - June 1, 2020
Work as we know it is changing for the good part 1
Work as we know it is changing for good, and I am not just referring to longevity, this change is also..
read more - May 26, 2020
How rethinking wireframes changed the way we build software
Over time we as a team of creatives and software engineers have developed new ways of working more efficiently...
read more - May 8, 2020
Optimal team communication yields optimal results
A problem I believe exists in every team in the world is communication. The larger the team the worse it..
read more - May 6, 2019
Work Better Part 5 | Effective Virtual Meetings
The fifth part of our Work Better series. The Future of Teamwork – Part 1 Team Motivation – Part 2..
read more - April 23, 2019
Work Better Part 4 | Remote Working
The fourth part of our Work Better series brings us to the controversial topic of remote working The Future..
read more - March 31, 2019
Work Better Part 3 – Teamwork
Welcome to the third part of our Work Better series. The Future of Teamwork – Part 1 Team Motivation –..
read more - March 24, 2019
Change the way you work – what does this actually mean?
I often use the phrase ” we need to change the way we work ” when I respond to conversations..
read more - March 23, 2019
Improving team communication for optimal results
A problem I believe exists in every team in the world is communication. And the larger the team the..
read more - March 16, 2019
Work Better part 2 – Team Motivation
How to increase and optimise performance by use of rewards to boost motivation. Work is tough. The deadlines, the workloads,..
read more - March 6, 2019
Three truths start-up founders should accept
Choosing to become a founder is an odd choice. It’s signing up for long hours, high stress and great uncertainty...
read more - March 4, 2019
Work Better Part 1 – The Future of Teamwork
The world is a fundamentally changed place, yet the way we work is designed for a bygone era. The fastest..
read more - February 3, 2019
10 reasons why you need ydox in your business
When it comes down to deciding which digital tools to use to increase performance and productivity in your company,..
read more - January 31, 2019
What to expect from ydox 2
2018’s biggest highlight since the birth of ydox, was the partnership & integration with Microsoft’s Office365. This has opened a..
read more - January 2, 2019
Why we invest in remote working tools – the future of work
With the exponential growth of remote working and a huge shift in focus from 9 to 5 time management..
read more - December 18, 2018
3 valuable business lessons you cannot ignore
What I love about my career is the learning curve. Every opportunity is a learning opportunity. Over the past decade..
read more - December 17, 2018
Your new venture, is it a project or a real business
We live in times where we have superstar entrepreneurs which inspires many to jump ship and chase the same glory...
read more - December 16, 2018
filetypes supported by ydox
Our list of filetypes supported in ydox is ever growing. As of January 2019 a total of 132 filetypes are ..
read more - December 14, 2018
Experience design beyond the interface – getting your users hooked on your interfaces
The hardest part of launching new mobile tech today is that you are competing for face time against Facebook, LinkedIn,..
read more - December 9, 2018
Transforming your business to a digital first organisation
Work has completely changed today. Teams are more agile, more collaborative and drive innovation faster than ever — and..
read more - December 4, 2018
what is new in ydox
December saw the most feature rich update since the launch of ydox early in 2018. This release will be..
read more - December 3, 2018
ydox & Microsoft supercharges workplace collaboration with Office365
The moment we have been waiting for with great anticipation has arrived – ydox is fully integrated with Microsoft’s..
read more - December 2, 2018
Reflecting on the past to glimpse at the future
With such a strong focus on the future, one often neglects reflecting on the past to gain insights on..
read more - December 1, 2018
Empires don’t build themselves
There is a pivotal moment in the career of every business owner where they transform from a founder into a..
read more - November 25, 2018
How to launch your product from early idea to profit – Part 1
3, 2, 1, launch… right? Not quite. When you’re getting ready to launch, you’ve probably put months or even..
read more - November 23, 2018
The biggest killer of startups is the startup mindset itself
There are fundamental differences between a business and a start-up, which entrepreneurs seem to miss completely. No, a start-up..
read more - November 23, 2018
The evolution of web apps & how we are now leading the race
Having won 4 major awards for the tech we build we are constantly innovating and changing the way we work..
read more - November 20, 2018
Cost per lead – Online marketing
In business, leads are everything. Without generating leads, you can’t generate sales and without sales, you have no business. With..
read more - November 15, 2018
The gains of meetingless weeks
If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will..
read more - October 30, 2018
The 4 “P’s” of Marketing (And an extra P)
A critical component of Marketing is messaging. This entails creating messages that are memorable. This article is about the..
read more - October 30, 2018
The shocking cyber stats you need to know about
The ever growing threat of cyber attacks is becoming a serious problem businesses can no longer ignore. We have..
read more - October 25, 2018
Professional services work better with ydox
For professional services across all industries, digital transformation is so much more than a technology shift. Becoming a digital..
read more - October 15, 2018
Digemy Wins at App of the Year Awards
The MTN App of the Year Awards is a celebration of app development in South Africa; celebrating local talent and..
read more - October 14, 2018
What you can expect from the next ydox update release
The next ydox update release is almost here, & will be the biggest update in a single release since..
read more - October 12, 2018
Do you have analytical insights on file usage in your organisation?
Cyber crime has been given the opportunity to rise the way it did because it’s biggest friend is human..
read more - October 12, 2018
Cyber crime top concern for financial services industry
Cyber incidents are a top concern for the financial services industry, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2018. ..
read more - October 12, 2018
Cybercrime responsible for 55% of gross losses amongst SA banks
SA banking Risk Information Centre’s Digital Banking Crime Statistics report indicated that 55% of gross losses due to crime..
read more - October 11, 2018
Digemy – finalist for best incubated solution in MTN app of the year awards
One of our portfolio companies, Digemy, reached the finals for the 2018 MTN app of the year awards in the..
read more - September 28, 2018
Are you prepared for the consequences of a data breach?
Businesses that fail to take necessary steps to protect their data, information and digital infrastructure are far more likely..
read more - September 26, 2018
Safeguard Your Business Online with These Easy Steps
It has never been more important to Safeguard Your Business Online – Business owners simply cannot assume that cyber-attacks won’t happen to..
read more - September 25, 2018
Free E-Book: The Ultimate Guide to POPI & GDPR
As part of our commitment to educate South Africans about cyber security and the protection of data and information, we..
read more - September 20, 2018
trial ydox for free
The ydox free trial of up to 30 days will give you great insights into the power of its..
read more - September 14, 2018
The all new ydox mobile app – iOS + Android
Power in the palm of your hands, is the theme of the week at ydox HQ. The new ydox..
read more - September 11, 2018
ydox launches channel partner program
Grow your business while giving value to your clients at the same time. ydox has opened its doors..
read more - September 4, 2018
Evolve your brand culture – Your Ethos.
As we did in Evolve Your Brand Culture: Part 1 – Your History, we start off by comparing your brand as..
read more - September 4, 2018
Wanted: Companies or Individuals Who Sell & Implement Software Solutions
We are looking for individuals or companies who sell and implement technology and software solutions for their clients in any..
read more - August 30, 2018
Software Delivery – choose between on time delivery or remarkably good software
After years of developing software and being part of the tech industry there is one clash that is consistent no..
read more - August 29, 2018
You are the first and last defence in securing your business
You will notice in many of our white papers & articles that we often mention encryption. Encryption is essential..
read more - August 29, 2018
International Hacker Shuts Down Government Website… Again
For the third time in three months, a South African Government website has been hacked and taken offline by notorious..
read more - August 28, 2018
Evolving your brand culture – Your history.
When comparing successful brands to successful countries, the parallels are clear: both have foundations, they have stories, their own ethics,..
read more - August 27, 2018
Weak Passwords Gives Hacker Access to Cell Network’s Client Data
Weak passwords are becoming an increased security risk for business owners and private individuals all over the world. We often..
read more - August 26, 2018
Biggest Cloud Security Threats in 2018
Cloud computing has seen some incredible growth in 2018. In the fourth financial quarter of 2017, Amazon, SAP, Microsoft,..
read more - August 24, 2018
How Criminals Hack Your Emails, Change Your Invoices & Steal Your Money
Email interception fraud is on the rise and criminals are targeting South African businesses, robbing them of hundreds of thousands..
read more - August 24, 2018
Phishing Fears as CIPRO Website Loses Government Ownership
After its registration expired, the CIPRO website domain has landed into the hands of a man from Mexico. CIPRO is..
read more - August 23, 2018
Entrepreneurs, don’t “stay positive”
Please reconsider your expectations While many may perceive Venture Capital as a “numbers game”. It has become clear that..
read more - August 19, 2018
Ransomware technique uses your real passwords to trick you
A few folks have reported a new ransomware technique that preys upon corporate inability to keep passwords safe. The..
read more - August 19, 2018
conquering cybercrime starts with a paradigm shift in security thinking
Everything that is the problem today in the realm of security, especially “cybersecurity”, comes from thinking that is rooted..
read more - August 17, 2018
How to write an effective mission statement.
An effective mission statement is a very important aspect of any brand. Not only does it tell your customers who..
read more - August 17, 2018
Rebranding a Business: High Risk or Necessary for Growth?
“The sweetest word in the brand universe is your brand’s name” – Bill Schley + Carl Nichols Your name is..
read more - August 17, 2018
The biggest cyber security risks for every business
Due to an enormous increase in cyber attacks and cyber security risks, the topic of digital security has come..
read more - August 15, 2018
ydox partners with microsoft for in app file editing
We are excited to announce that our partnership with Microsoft has enabled our engineers to integrate with Office365 Online. What..
read more - August 15, 2018
Growing without tech is like overloading your single horse carriage with a ton of bricks
There’s no getting away from it. If you’re going to grow your business, your technology needs to come along for..
read more - August 13, 2018
Fastest startup ever to reach a $1 billion valuation
Electric scooter startup Bird is the fastest company to reach a valuation of $1 billion. Bird, one of many scooter..
read more - August 13, 2018
The solution every financial broker has been waiting for
The need for secure cloud-based file storage & management for financial and medical brokers is growing rapidly due..
read more - August 7, 2018
Why neglecting your digital security can seriously harm your business
Irrespective of your business type or industry, online or bricks and mortar, if you use any digital services in..
read more - August 7, 2018
ENTREPRENEUR – The difference between a good and great
Being an entrepreneur in any industry is already a tough calling, but in the tech space it takes a very..
read more - August 6, 2018
The ydox app for iOS and Android is on its way
Due to popular demand from our clients we have sped up the development of the ydox app, allowing our clients..
read more - August 3, 2018
Business Branding: Why do I need a brand?
When it comes to business branding, I’ve been asked one question so many times – “Why do I need a..
read more - August 3, 2018
How to Get Your Brand Online
A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO GETTING YOUR BRAND ONLINE Most start-ups and young businesses face..
read more - July 30, 2018
Cloud File Storage For Law Firms
Secure cloud-based file storage & management for lawyers & attorneys is becoming an increased need – but many law firms..
read more - July 26, 2018
The Bluetooth Bug that’s putting your security at risk
It has recently been revealed that a certain Bluetooth bug in the technology could be putting your data and security..
read more - July 24, 2018
Who makes better founders – younger or older entrepreneurs?
A very interesting thought crossed my mind the other day – it got me questioning whether age is actually a..
read more - July 22, 2018
The history of the olympic logo
Comprising of five interlocking rings, the Olympic logo is one of the most recognizable icons in the world. Building a..
read more - July 22, 2018
Design is everything
Be better When we design brands, we keep it simple, well-thought through and authentic – and it works every..
read more - July 22, 2018
An entrepreneur is not a spreadsheet
The spirit of the entrepreneur is the greatest asset of any startup, especially in the very early stages. During the..
read more - July 22, 2018
Why some entrepreneurs raise funding and others don’t
Approaching 10 000 hours in the private equity and venture capital industry I came to the realisation that hundreds..
read more - July 21, 2018
the story of our moonlanding
When I embarked on my entrepreneurial journey, I had no idea what I was letting myself in to. I was..
read more - July 21, 2018
a strong business foundation avoids self-destruction
A common trap that early stage businesses fall into is failing to build a solid business foundation to grow on..
read more - July 21, 2018
why culture matters in business
Why culture matters and how does it guide the members to achieve the desired outcome? “Earlier this year I asked..
read more - July 20, 2018
File Sharing & Collaboration in the Real World…
Secure file sharing & collaboration is getting more important as online security risks increase… We now live in a world..
read more - July 20, 2018
can you measure the impact of your digital marketing spend?
There are so many companies out there putting a lot of time and effort into digital marketing without being..
read more - July 20, 2018
time to prioritise business risk management
Prioritise Business Risk Management ONLY 36% OF SME’S HAVE DATA POLICIES IN PLACE, DATA & CYBER HACKS IS ON THE..
read more - June 27, 2018
Infographic: How to Recognise & Avoid Phishing Attacks
Don’t Get Hooked – Avoid Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are becoming more popular in South Africa and scammers are finding..
read more - June 26, 2018
Digital Bank Fraud – More South Africans Become Victims Every Day
A recent report exposed alarming figures of digital bank fraud in South Africa and shows that this method of fraud..
read more - June 12, 2018
Protect Your Data with File Encryption Technology
File encryption is at the heart of securing your files and data against hackers with malicious intent. Even if there..
read more - June 12, 2018
Cloud File Management for Business
Cloud file management is becoming increasingly important to South African businesses. More and more businesses and individuals are falling victim..
read more - January 31, 2018
Local Comedians Lose R300 000 in Email Scam – You Could Be Next
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