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“We have a cyber breach - should we not just pay”? Jaco Voigt chats to Rudie from Razrtec, who educates us about the dangers of just shutting down a server which could hide the footprints of the attack. POPIA probed your business about data security – but is it just paper-based, or have you done a real live malware/cyber attack readiness test? You need to be in the know – who has access to your data, and where is your data? Does your business have a good EDR solution? Behavioural analytics happens at the speed of light - do you have a real time dashboard to monitor? How often do you force password changes? There are no guarantees that if you pay for the first set of encryption keys, that you won't be threatened with distribution of your data in months to come. People and processes are critical... listen to this podcast to see where your business’ loopholes are! Catalytic

Wealth protection is always number one! The principles for investing do not change because technology improves. What technology does do, is give the investor the freedom to make choices and empower the 99% of the world to manage wealth like the top 1% of the world. Jaco Voigt chats to Scott Picken from Wealth Migrate about the power of the crowd. The discussion includes goals, platform credibility, investor mindset, and Wealth University. So why not dip your toe into FinTech – but always remember to go into any investment with your eyes open!

It’s Deep, it’s Dark, it’s Dirty and it’s Dangerous! When a passion for data becomes a solution to “go where no human or drone can go” – you then have a product that can 'last the blast'. Jaco Voigt chats to Jamie van Schoor from Dwyka Mining Services about Spot the yellow robotic dog and unlocking the value in African mines with remote sensing, by ensuring safety and efficiency of data delivery. Catalytic

Do you know where all your business’ data is located? Why should your business have different apps for meetings, phone calls, and texting... when you can have one consolidated, secure encrypted app that does it all (and more)? With audio collaboration and app integration, you get to lose the PABX, the desk phone and suddenly you have a “productivity anywhere” work model. Jaco Voigt chats to AJ from Contineo about the evolving functionality of UC - Unified Communication. Learn about whiteboarding, vendor cloud storage, and risks of certain vendor communication spaces. Catalytic

A techie B2B application that matches individual skills to form teams or just gets that tech stuff done. Andre from MyTechie SA has a tsunami of skills with a distributed workforce to help tackle the jobless growth conundrum. Much of what they do is community and village based, with a pay-off line of 'We give you the edge because we live there'. Training and skills development is a core focus. To join this techie team you are qualified via a 22 question “oil refinery” process, along with passion and a keen sense of service delivery. You are rated by the customer at every job done – so your last performance is an ongoing scoreboard. Catalytic

Do you know what your staff are sending, saving, and doing with your company’s data? Do you have a data company policy? This week Jaco Voigt gets 'tech-wise' with his guest, Eugene Verster about data protection, data loss and data breaching. All companies should have a form of data management to ensure control of company data. Your data is GOLD, cherish it! Catalytic

Some strange things happened during lockdown. Previously competitors in the neat freak organisation space, but now best friends with a joint business venture - Jaco Voigt chats to Megan and Kasia from MK Method. MK Method grew from cardboard boxes as demo storage examples, to a niche high-end service of tweaking the homes and offices of busy folk. They make pretty magic by elevating habits and routine with space formation, great design and beautiful products. This force of female fabulousness has seen the start of national franchising, introduction of interior design, a KykNet reality feature, and designing their own product range. You can never be too organised - and sometimes it’s time to just call in the professionals! Catalytic

Jaco Voigt chats to Andre from Salescollab about the value of building trust and selling solutions that are not a quick fix. Who is your technology advisor – Bob at the bar, or are you embracing your technology with a trusted advisor for long-term integration and engagement? Do you know where your solutions are falling short? What is your data journey? Is your current technology solution fit for the future? Technology solutions are like special effects in a movie - they should be so seamless that you just don’t see them. It should never be a discounting game, as you most often will get (or not get) what you pay for! Catalytic

Jaco chats to Jarryd Irvine from Infinitude about how a coach can help you focus on the transformation, rather than the t-shirt. A conversation about cadence, no limits, conditioning, technique and quality programming - while keeping you honest about your goals. Fast before far is also a thing. If you have ever considered tweaking your tri discipline routine, need assistance with overcoming limitations in endurance sport, or looking for guidance mentally to crash the barrier wall – listen to this podcast for a 'new you' fitness resolution! Catalytic

Disruptive technology in the education space is today’s podcast #BOOST. Jaco Voigt chats to Joel Kaplan from Thought Africa about project-based learning. Taking students aged 7-17 in a new direction of facilitating learning within 12 modules, used as tools to facilitate learning to become creators rather than consumers of technology. Jump onto TikTok and see if you as a parent are Nancy, learn more about NFTs, and Educare. If you are in the vicinity of Johannesburg, visit the SOKO district in Rosebank. Metaverse is inevitable... are you ready to embrace the future of this form of education? Catalytic