Solidarity and technology in difficult times

It’s been ten years since the Logicalis CIO report was launched. It was designed as a pulse check on the mood in the industry, to identify common CIO challenges and ambitions and to serve as a reminder that we are part of an ever-changing ecosystem that evolves each year.

In the ever-changing landscape of tech leadership, we like to think of the Logicalis CIO Report as a steadfast guide, reflecting the pulse of change in the industry. As we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this groundbreaking report we hope it continues to serve as a roadmap to the future, a visionary lens to what lies ahead.

The next session in our Revive and Thrive series focuses on the damage done by stress and how we can alleviate not just stress, but also build abilities and skills that support our overall wellbeing.

Our responsible business agenda has been shaped by understanding who we are as a business, which social and environmental challenges are important to our customers, partners, people and in the regions that we operate in.

Investigating making the invisible visible, the first session in our Revive and Thrive series provided an understanding of how we can look after each other's mental health by changing behaviours, from unconscious bias to consciously include people.

The enablement of sustainability strategies through technology and IT, in this instance is what can truly enable business growth and ESG performance, and there are several ways that they tie together. 

A sustainable society is one that lives within the carrying capacity of its natural and social systems, but as the impact of businesses on the environment has increased dramatically, that balance for a sustainable society has tipped.

In response to the need to support our customers and focus on critical activities that matter, such as optimising resources and reducing costs, in 2022, we developed the Managed Digital Fabric platform. Based on machine learning and AI, The Managed Digital Fabric Platform provides our managed services customers with a real-time view of their digital infrastructure across cloud, security, workplace, and connectivity.

FY23 has been an extraordinary year for Logicalis’s Microsoft partnership. We’ve seen 60% year-on-year growth reflecting our unwavering commitment to helping customers deliver business value through digital transformation. We’ve continued to expand our Microsoft customer base globally, but growth has been especially strong in the LATAM and Asia regions with Logicalis even achieving the prestigious 'Regionally Managed Partner’ status for ASEAN, further reflecting our growth and geographic expansion.

Corporate sustainability has become more than a “nice to have”. We are seeing more and more organisations realise the urgency to act not just because of regulatory pressure, but also because they see sustainability as a way to drive business benefits. Environmental and social governance or ESG which considers sustainability policies and ethical practice, is moving out of the shadows and becoming the next big bet in business transformation providing clear shared value.

Our recent CIO survey shows over half of respondents plan to increase their risk management investment. They also consider malware and ransomware significant risks that their organisations will face in the coming year. But what should an organisation look for in choosing the right MSSP?

While we are working hard on our robust responsible business plan, especially with regards to our sustainability goals, there is still a long way for us all to go. Responsible Business Manager Sharon Kekana, recently participated in the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit, held at the Javits Centre in New York.

Emerging technologies, such as 5G, IoT and Artificial Intelligence (AI), have the potential to promote profound transformations in the way global industry is organized.

Catriona Walkerden, Global VP, Marketing takes us through how the new sustainable travel policy at Logicalis influenced her recent business travel decisions. See how she got on ...

Technology has undoubtedly revolutionised the world, however, technology and sustainable approaches are not mutually exclusive. There is a duality to technology and sustainability; while technology itself must be made more sustainable, the way we use technology may be the key to acting more sustainably and tackling the climate crisis.

Business leaders need to create environments that can adapt to maximise opportunities, mitigate risks and most importantly be able to scale both securely and sustainably. The key to this is connectivity. 

Businesses flourish when their leaders create environments that can adapt to maximise opportunities, while also mitigating the inevitable risks.

FY23 has been an extraordinary year for Logicalis’s Microsoft partnership. We’ve seen 60% year-on-year growth reflecting our unwavering commitment to helping customers deliver business value through digital transformation. We’ve continued to expand our Microsoft customer base globally, but growth has been especially strong in the LATAM and Asia regions with Logicalis even achieving the prestigious 'Regionally Managed Partner’ status for ASEAN, further reflecting our growth and geographic expansion.

FY23 has been an extraordinary year for Logicalis’s Microsoft partnership. We’ve seen 60% year-on-year growth reflecting our unwavering commitment to helping customers deliver business value through digital transformation.

In response to the need to support our customers and focus on critical activities that matter, such as optimising resources and reducing costs, in 2022, we developed the Managed Digital Fabric platform. Based on machine learning and AI, The Managed Digital Fabric Platform provides our managed services customers with a real-time view of their digital infrastructure across cloud, security, workplace, and connectivity.

Employees and customers are looking to organisations for proactive sustainability action to help tackle the worsening climate situation. How can marketing help drive the right behaviour in organisations?

Integration of use cases as well as presentation and training for new 5G solutions

Employee burnout has become an increasingly alarming concern in recent years and it's now a necessity for modern businesses to empower leaders to proactively address burnout, creating a workplace that promotes employee well-being and productivity.

With sustainability top of mind for everyone, organisations are demanding transparency and clarity from suppliers and partners around ESG goals today.

In response to the need to support our customers and focus on critical activities that matter, such as optimising resources and reducing costs, in 2022, we developed the Managed Digital Fabric platform. Based on machine learning and AI, The Managed Digital Fabric Platform provides our managed services customers with a real-time view of their digital infrastructure across cloud, security, workplace, and connectivity.

The era of digital managed services is upon us, offering superhuman scale for an organisation’s technology ecosystem. What can you expect from this new generation of digital MSPs? Markus Erb, VP of Services for Logicalis, shares his insights on the possible.

The transition to net zero offers a great opportunity for CIOs to increase their strategic influence across the business. The Logicalis Global CIO Report 2023 identified three ways CIOs are driving the transition to net zero.

Logicalis use Azure DevOps to deploy Azure Virtual Desktop that saved money, increased productivity, while delivering built-in agility and scalability for the future.

This blog explores how CIOs are building resilience with digital managed services.

The transition to net zero offers a great opportunity for CIOs to increase their strategic influence across the business. The Logicalis Global CIO Report 2023 identified three ways CIOs are driving the transition to net zero.

The transition to net zero offers a great opportunity for CIOs to increase their strategic influence across the business. The Logicalis Global CIO Report 2023 identified three ways CIOs are driving the transition to net zero.

This blog explores how CIOs are building resilience with digital managed services.

Read the Logicalis Australia managed services solution that rolled out technology allowing employees to work effectively, thereby boosting overall employee satisfaction.

Being a responsible business is about the ability to make a commitment and make a difference. Charissa Jaganath discusses what Logicalis is doing to make a difference and why driving sustainability is so important to us.

Digital innovation, cybersecurity, workplace talent, sustainability, and recession-proofing top the list At Logicalis, as we look forward to yet another busy and challenging year for the IT industry, we've put together the strategic technology trends for 2023 that can help IT leaders see through the current economic and market challenges and deliver sustainable business outcomes that matter.

Empresa está com 30 vagas abertas, nas áreas de Consultoria e Tech House para atuação em projetos de Transformação Digital

Today’s CIOs face key challenges around futureproofing, innovating, and the perennial skills shortage. As businesses increasingly adopt a digital-first approach, CIOs need to deliver solutions and services that are future-ready, to mitigate the risks of these challenges.

Logicalis's Cisco Powered Intelligent Connectivity delivers SD-WAN and SASE offerings in a managed capacity, providing real-time insights into network performance. Find out more.

More and more climate-conscious travellers are opting to take the train instead of flying. With this in mind, and a business meeting coming up in Cologne, Bob decided to take the 580km trip by train. Here's how he got on

Read how Logicalis has worked really hard, not only to be aligned with Microsoft Cloud, but also with Microsoft’s focus sectors. We have deep expertise in retail, health and financial services, and can leverage the full potential of Microsoft Cloud in every sector.

Safeguard your employees and data with a secure IT foundation. Learn how managed cloud services can protect staff, productivity, and morale in today's hybrid and remote work environment.

Businesses need robust plans to lower emissions and reduce their impact on the environment. Businesses not only require sustainable innovation but efficient innovation through taking a data-driven approach and managing IT to outcomes, not uptime.

Discover strategies for maintaining security and driving innovation in the modern marketplace. Learn how to balance risk and ensure long-term success in data security and risk management.

Discover how businesses can optimise processes, reduce costs, and deliver new products at scale through the power of IoT connectivity.

Discover how Logicalis partners with Microsoft to provide the best hybrid cloud solutions and managed services. Learn about our advanced specialisations and industry-leading solutions.

Security is one of the biggest challenges that any organisation can face. As businesses look to adopt a hybrid approach, the lack of a clearly definable network perimeter has undoubtedly increased the risk of threat and attack substantially.

Boost productivity and foster effective communication with employee collaboration tools. Find out how to support your dispersed workforce and drive business success.

With the right strategic approach, companies can combine security, resilience, and innovation, to create a clear competitive advantage, but businesses must act now to capitalise on the tools and skills available to them

The rise of remote working and a younger digitally native workforce, is shaking up traditional business structures. Many organisations are still adapting their workspaces to cope and in some instances need to overhaul their approach to work entirely.

Discover how embracing equality, diversity, and inclusion can drive business success. Learn why diverse and inclusive workplaces are essential in today's competitive landscape.

Discover how to overcome barriers in the hybrid workplace and promote collaboration for increased innovation. Learn how data and insights can drive better employee communication and results

Discover how senior leaders can create a balance between business needs and employee preferences to cultivate a productive hybrid office environment.

Discover how to empower your employees and optimize collaboration in the digital workplace for enhanced productivity and success.

Logicalis Group CEO Bob Bailkoski, sat down with us and talked us through his top three predictions for the year ahead. Find out what they are ...

Alongside the innovation within company culture, CIOs must ensure their employees are satisfied as the hybrid workplace takes shape.

Discover how integrating security into your hybrid office environment can empower innovation, accelerate agility, and provide visibility over new opportunities while keeping your business safe.

To attract and retain talent, leaders need to take the time to understand what younger generations really want from their work environment and consider how to empower an increasingly divided intergenerational workforce.

Logicalis helps businesses rethink their approach to digital transformation strategy to take a hybrid approach with agility, scalability, and innovation at the core, building resilient businesses for the future.

The need for digital transformation is more prevalent than ever with the pandemic triggering companies to shift and realign their priorities. Results from this year’s survey identified that three quarters of respondents admit their organisations are wrestling with their abilities to unlock data

To compete in the modern marketplace, businesses need to be able to adapt to opportunities in real-time which requires unprecedented digital agility and flexibility. However, the traditional view of security is no longer fit for purpose in this increasingly digital world.

One of only five Cisco Global Gold Certified Partners, Logicalis has worked in partnership with Cisco for over 25 years to combine global expertise with intelligent cutting-edge solutions that deliver business success through digital transformation

Since the pandemic there has been a triple digit increase in cybersecurity intrusions during the first half of 2021, with incidents up by 125% year-on-year driven by a potent mixture of web shell activity, targeted ransomware and extortion operations, and supply chain intrusions.

The ability for companies to be able to safeguard their people, information, and systems has never been more crucial. In the aftermath of the pandemic, organisations are seizing the opportunity to reimagine processes and redesign architecture.

By partnering with an MSP with security expertise, CISOs will not only better protect their operations and company data, but also future-proof their security strategy by leveraging the ongoing innovation of creative solutions and services that MSPs are constantly delivering.

Strong customer relationships have become a critical business priority according to the results of the first report in a four-part series following the eighth annual Logicalis Global CIO Survey.

As businesses rise to meet the challenge of the always on digital workspace, the pressure on IT staff is growing. How can businesses balance the need for empowering employees in their work lives, whilst mitigating security risks that this way of working presents?

Today every business, regardless of industry, is operating in a hyper-competitive environment with everyone battling for their place in the digital economy

Discover the key elements of a successful digital workplace strategy and how enlisting the help of an expert partner can ensure continued success. Unlock the full potential of your organisation with a holistic approach to digital workplace strategy.

Cloud migration offers a range of benefits from security to scalability. Successful and optimised cloud migration, especially in the post-pandemic digital economy, will be critical for achieving real-time performance and efficiency.

Discover how a human-centric approach to digital transformation can enable business growth and optimize employee performance. Learn how to tackle the challenges and empower your workforce with the right digital tools.

Discover how WiFi 6 and 5G are revolutionizing industries. Together Cisco and Logicalis bring unrivaled expertise to personalize IoT and 5G solutions for your business.

5G is less about high-speed connectivity and more about unleashing data and computing capability. With the ability to power future solutions such as autonomous cars, 5G technology can accelerate the growth of low-cost enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices and more

Discover the power of digital transformation in driving business growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Unlock new possibilities and create a digital-first organization with data at its core

It’s pretty clear that digital workplaces are here to stay in one form or another. As a growing number of organisations move to make flexible or remote working part of their permanent policy, there are clear benefits to a digital workplace.

Discover how a collaborative workplace can enhance communication, build company culture, and improve market responsiveness. Partner with experts for the right collaboration tools.

Explore how moving to the cloud can offer a cost-effective and flexible solution for managing new projects and workloads during the chip shortage. Learn how cloud managed services can provide ample capacity without the high costs of an on-premises solution.

Protect your organisation from cyber risks with an effective cybersecurity strategy for remote and hybrid working. Learn how to minimize vulnerabilities and enhance compliance.

Discover how transitioning to the cloud can help your business adapt to changing customer demands and achieve greater agility. Explore the benefits of cloud technology and gain a competitive edge

Discover how cloud technology and infrastructure advancements enable businesses to unlock the true value of Big Data analysis. Learn how flexible infrastructure and scalable services support variable workloads.

Azure VMware Solution shouldn’t be overlooked as a valid step on a cloud journey. It enables migration to the cloud at an infrastructure level, without disrupting application or operations teams.

Successful digital transformation requires the integration of technology into all areas of a business. The aim is to fundamentally change how an organisation operates and delivers for its customers.

Protect your organisation from sophisticated cyber attacks. Discover the importance of secure managed services and overcoming integration issues in the security market.

Achieve true business technology needs with a strategic multinational technology partner. Scale solutions at pace and gain global foresight and overview for your enterprise digital transformation journey

Learn how Logicalis South Africa supports education and empowers future Architects of Change through its CSR strategy and initiatives. Find out more about their commitment to the BBBEE Act and investments in education.

Our teams around the world are committed to supporting gender equality and challenging gender bias and inequality. To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021, we spoke to a couple of women in leadership from across Logicalis.

Discover why 83% of global CIOs anticipate increased demand for cloud technology. Gain valuable insights on the impetus for change and the growing enthusiasm for digital transformation.

Outsourcing the management of IT is a proven way to increase services levels, and in many cases decrease costs, but only if it’s done right. Identifying the right managed services partner is crucial, as well as assessing their services, policies and way they conduct business.

Discover how Logicalis Germany's local CSR programme is bringing technology, resources, and people together to support community-based initiatives in every region. Learn how our engagement with various charities and initiatives is making a real impact.

Discover how our initiatives are improving diversity in the tech industry, supporting disadvantaged youth, and empowering adults transitioning into tech careers. Read about how we're making a grassroots impact

Intelligent platforms, evolving technology and digital transformation have increased the potential value of data exponentially. However, to extract the greatest value from the raw material that sits beneath the surface, you need to mine, refine and distribute it effectively, whilst keeping it secure.

Remote working is here to stay, and employees have learnt how to stay productive and proactive. However, the sudden transition to working from home has not been an easy one.

Despite its geographical size and abundance of natural resources, Latin America, is an economically small region yet its GDP corresponds to approximately 7% of the world total, a proportion that has remained relatively stable since the 1970s.

Discover how IBM Watson, an AI platform for business, combines advanced analytics to provide the ultimate cognitive supercomputer available as a SaaS and APIs for developers.