Unbundled

These days - and especially during these times - being online has become so important in our lives. More and more, our everyday lives revolve around the ability to connect: at work, at home, and even on the move. Unbundled with Catalytic demystifies the technology of connectivity for us and also explores cloud, communications and security.
Weekly English South Africa Technology · Society & Culture
118 Episodes
80 – 100

Video management

Managing your business’ security cameras and video footage should never only be a reactive tool. Why not apply software intelligence into your existing hardware infrastructure? The array of video management software applications include proactive identification of unusual behaviour, visual verification for health and safety, counting stock or components, smoke and…
14 Dec 2021 26 min

Unbundled #BOOST: Simply Maestro

Jaco is joined by a young entrepreneur who passionately states that he found a gap in his “hood” to do apparel printing. The community no longer need to jump in a taxi to the city centre to get their printing done. No job is too big or small for this…
7 Dec 2021 12 min

Using AI in Cyber Security

No business is too small to be hacked! This week, Jaco Voigt discusses the business imperative – AI’s role in cyber security and the benefits of AI supplementing repeatable actions to help identify vulnerabilities. Social engineering, phishing, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, multi-factor authentication. If any of these words don't mean…
30 Nov 2021 36 min

Unbundled #BOOST: TownCrowd

Jaco Voigt chats to Estelle Scott from TownCrowd – a company using disruptive innovation and a cloud based platform to simplify the municipal space that governs property. TownCrowd are advisory and facilitation specialists in the B2B sector, making sense of building controls, zoning, permits, wayleaves, valuations and much more. As…
23 Nov 2021 37 min

Digital Marketing for your Business

Jaco Voigt discusses Digital Marketing with a Creative Director, looking at the user journey and how businesses should navigate the digital space to their marketing benefit. Does your business have a communication strategy with a key message talking to your target market? As a business, have you ever taken the…
16 Nov 2021 35 min

Unbundled #Boost: ReBag.ReUse

Wondering what joy and practical prettiness bread bags and old Beta/VHS tape can bring to the average shopper? Jaco Voigt and his guest chat about rekindling the old craft of crochet, and how snipping up plastic is helping to feed families in Hout Bay. It is heartwarming to hear how…
9 Nov 2021 21 min

Fintech unlocking Investment Opportunities for all

Jaco and his guests engage in aspects of Financial Technology, where there is finally investment spaces and systems allowing access to deals (driven by technology) that individuals were not previously privy to. Deal structures that facilitate diversification, making the verifications and administrative regulatory technology seamless and scalable. This is a…
2 Nov 2021 29 min

Unbundled #Boost: Yumm Handmade Products

This week Jaco chats to a couple that turned their side hustle into a fully-fledged e-commerce full-time business. It all began when lockdown allowed some extra time to delve into Fran’s passion for organic natural body products. Yumm caters to a spectrum of kids needing bath time fun time, moms…
26 Oct 2021 19 min

Artificial Intelligence

Jaco Voigt discusses AI, automating, innovating and embracing the power of technology and data to accelerate your business. It's important to remember that to understand the future you must understand the past, as it becomes clear in this podcast that what seems futuristic is actually the norm. We invite you…
19 Oct 2021 28 min

Unbundled #Boost: Interview ME

One way videos are a thing! Jaco Voigt chats to Jesse Bosch from Interview ME. As a subscription based or month-to-month product, Interview ME is a self-funded startup software platform business. Although focused on the benefits of building interviews and saving time recruiting talent for your business, any industry relying…
12 Oct 2021 29 min

Changing Technology Acquisition Trends

How often are you in contact with your technology partner? Is there value in the platform offering they invoice you for monthly? Jaco Voigt has a thought-provoking conversation with Jacques Malherbe, about the need for collaboration when acquiring technology due to fragmented value chains. As the procurement process becomes increasingly…
5 Oct 2021 25 min

Unbundled #Boost: Solutions Unlimited

This week, Jaco’s guest is a solutions driven businessman who offers bespoke distribution of products and services for education, entertainment and more. It’s still all about connecting people. As a specialist of 20 years in the sound industry, being solutions driven is in Gareth Edwards’ blood. Current industries served by…
28 Sep 2021 13 min

Smart Workplace Management

Jaco and his guest discuss smart work and living space management. These emerging trends have been fast tracked and are underpinned by the need to become a less ‘pen and paper’ based society when collecting data to access a facility. The pandemic and PoPi Act have reassigned and evolved roles…
21 Sep 2021 16 min

Unbundled #Boost: UAV Inspection

There is a reason they say that a picture is worth a thousand words! Get a refreshing look at drones – UAV – Unmanned Aerial Vehicles... a business brought about by two offshore oil rig inspection engineers that wanted to be more home based. These licenced devices are a quick,…
14 Sep 2021 21 min

The Evolution of Data Storage

Jaco is joined by a data specialist discussing how storage of data has evolved. Although efficiencies are evident and there is a smaller footprint of products and solutions available, so many businesses still err to enterprise class solutions and external hard drive saving. What businesses believe is cost-effective could be…
7 Sep 2021 24 min

Unbundled #Boost: EDMA Systems

Jaco is joined by Deanne from EDMA Systems as they talk about the digital transformation of people management. This software solution is all about efficiency, sustainability, business improvement and accurately costing employees. What started as an application to manage time sheets has grown into a software solution that not only…
31 Aug 2021 27 min

Server Virtualisation

Jaco and his guest revisit the importance of business efficiency by managing data and embracing technology. The discussion centres around connectivity being the foundation of a successful business, rather than a grudge purchase. The questions any business needs to keep asking are about the cost of data loss, and protecting…
24 Aug 2021 23 min

Unbundled #Boost: The SharkSafe Barrier

Jaco, as a conservationist at heart, chats to Dr Sara Andreotti about the importance of changing the “drop the nets to save our beaches” practice, as this is disrupting and killing our marine life. They discuss how the SharkSafe Barrier can ensure skills upliftment, jobs and exporting opportunities - while…
17 Aug 2021 19 min

Practical Digital Transformation

They say that data is gold, and with this in mind this week's conversation is all about evolvement and involvement. Businesses (regardless of how small) need to embrace change and ensure that they stay relevant. This discussion looks at 'SILO-citis', and the hurdles regarding digital transformation. Has your business created…
3 Aug 2021 28 min

Digital Landlords (featuring Bronwyn Williams)

As a salaried employee, you are selling your time. So what happens when the trade-off becomes time based vs productivity based? Have you ever considered that as our workplace becomes more digitised, micro management via software is what could quantify your output? Working remotely has you comparing yourself only against…
20 Jul 2021 30 min
80 – 100