Custom software: Good, better, best

Custom software: Good, better, best

A big challenge in the custom development process is the ability of the development team to understand exactly what the business or client is looking for, and to accurately translate this requirement to the developers. Without this, the result can be a product that...
Three main causes of employee burn out

Three main causes of employee burn out

In the fast-paced modern business environment, stress – and even burn out – has come to be seen as something of a ‘norm’. A 2015 study conducted by international research company Bloomberg ranked South Africa as the second ‘most stressed out’ nation in the...
Gig economy: Digital natives don’t stick around

Gig economy: Digital natives don’t stick around

By Kädi Horm & Lily Tidrow In the Gig economy, you ask what are you doing with your life – maybe you’re a recent graduate, ready to put a tentative toe on the career ladder. Perhaps you’ve been working for a few years and want to take control of your life...
Top five CIO tips for working with C-Suite

Top five CIO tips for working with C-Suite

By David Jamieson, CIO, OpenText CIOs across all industries require a deep understanding of the technology deployed in their business. They should understand the limitations of the current network and applications; the multiple contractual relationships with...