As more and more organisations around the world move from on-premises software to on-demand, cloud-based services, there is a greater need for control around who can access what and when they can do so. Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, procedures and technologies used to manage and control digital identities.Read more
We’ve written about Identity and Access Management in the past. Unpacking what you need to know about these security measures and the benefits of implementing these procedures to organise users and set necessary permissions. In this post, we’re looking at Enterprise Identity and Access Management (EIAM), which is basically identity management applied to larger organisationsRead more
Passwords have been in the news this week after a rather controversial move by First National Bank (FNB) ruffled the feathers of some of the bank’s customers. Their frustration was caused by a change to the bank’s online banking login process, which required users to type in their usernames and passwords manually. The move preventedRead more
Agile software development is all about taking an incremental approach. With a focus on rapid delivery, this approach is broken down into set Sprints or predetermined periods of time during which a specific task or activity must completed and then reviewed. It’s all about continuous improvement, flexibility, regular input from team members and from the customerRead more
Moving to the cloud not only requires a change of technical resources or infrastructure, it also demands a change in business mindset. As part of this, it is crucial to set up the right cloud team. At 48Software, we’re fans of T-Shaped team members. What does this mean? A T-Shaped team member isRead more
Given the fact that 93% of South African businesses are either developing or implementing a cloud strategy, no business can afford to be left behind. But where do you begin? At 48Software, we’re always keen to help. As such, we’ve put together an eBook detailing everything you need to know before embarking on your cloudRead more
There’s no denying that cloud has become a core element of any business’ technology strategy. While we all realise the potential of this approach to computing, migrating to the cloud remains one of the most disruptive changes businesses can make. Businesses know that cloud can help them innovate, save money and operate more efficiently, butRead more
James Parton, a marketing director at Twilio, a cloud communications company with more than $70 million in funding, has a warning for business executives who are yet to devote sufficient attention to APIs – an emerging and major revenue stream. “APIs are going to be the driver for the digital economy and unless companies areRead more
We all know that the enterprise cloud revolution is here. As more and more businesses across the globe, regardless of industry and size, move from on-premises software to on-demand, cloud-based services controlling who has access to which applications becomes increasingly important. This makes identity and access management (IAM) exceptionally important for CIOs and their ITRead more
Want a pizza? There’s an app for that. Need a ride? There’s also an app for that. Unsure of how to get to where you’re going? You guessed it, there’s an app for that too. Have you ever wondered how these apps work and how an app can connect you to information from a fastRead more