Anita Joseph caught up with Mohamad Sabra, SMB Lead, Middle East and Africa at Cisco, to find out how the company helps SMBs experience a seamless and secure digital transformation journey. What are some of the top IT challenges faced by SMBs in 2023? In 2023, SMBs have been encountering several significant IT challenges. One of the primary concerns we see is the increased need for IT support, particularly in the realm of security. According to TechAisle’s SMB Trends 2023 Report, only 10% of SMBs have full-time IT staff, 2% have developers, and a mere 7% possess IT security staff. This skills gap leaves SMBs vulnerable to increasing security threats on their business. This lack of IT expertise also makes SMBs hesitant to adopt crucial cloud-based technology that could in fact save them money, improve operational efficiency and future proof their business. When it comes to migrating their existing systems and applications to the cloud many SMBs face concerns related to data security, integration with legacy systems, and selecting the right cloud service provider. If we do not encourage and support SMBs to make this digital transition, it will continue to be a challenge as new technologies, such as […]
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Invest The Invisible Impact
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Invest The Invisible Impact
