The world of technology is constantly changing. At Paracon, we empower our customers and resources through leading global insights and trends. We provide actionable insights, guidance, and tools that enable faster, smarter decisions and improved performance for an organisation’s strategy or a resource’s career. The research that goes into this knowledge base demonstrates our understanding of the complex business challenges faced by organisations around the world.
Diversity and inclusion: what to do in a landscape of scarce resources
The integration of diverse talents and inclusive practices in IT can offer a powerful strategic advantage to organisations, as it drives innovation and creativity. However, the scarcity of resources—ranging from educational opportunities to access to cutting-edge...
Building a cybersecurity workforce in the face of rising demand
Today’s digital threat landscape is evolving at an alarming rate, which means most businesses are rapidly recognising the need for robust cybersecurity measures. Cybersecurity cannot be the responsibility of a small, isolated team. Instead, there’s an urgent need...
Remote vs. hybrid: The good, the bad, and the ugly
In the pre-pandemic years, employees would occasionally take their laptops home to get some after-hours work done. Many businesses had no laptops at all and had to scramble to move employees from desktop computers so that they could work from home during the...
Supercharge your IT career and tap into SA’s current IT skills shortage
Perhaps you started your career as a helpdesk technician, thinking it would be a good way to get your foot in the door, and 10 years later you are still troubleshooting Merle in accounting’s dodgy printer. Or maybe your job as a network administrator is getting you...
Solving internal IT gaps and skills shortages
The IT skills shortage is far from new – but it is getting worse for a number of reasons. The first is probably the most obvious. Businesses today cannot operate without technology. Systems and networks – and ensuring that employees have access to all the tools and...
Top 7 tips to stay cyber safe
In a trend known as ‘social engineering’, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting people instead of software, hardware or network vulnerabilities. This means that employees are often the gap in the armour that cybercriminals exploit.It’s therefore critical for...
