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
Gone are the days when identity and access management were only security tools. Today identity management and access management (IAM) are assets that help businesses better serve their customers. The aim of IAM is to provide one digital identity per individual. Once that digital identity is established, it must be maintained and modified throughout theRead more
Over the years, people have said a fair amount about cloud. Andy Jassy, the CEO of AWS, once stated that: “cloud is the new normal”. Zach Nelson, who at the time was CEO of NetSuite described cloud as “not only the next business architecture, it is the last business architecture. Once you can access yourRead more