Open banking could make payment systems obsolete
Those who believe that ‘tap and go’ credit cards are the pinnacle of banking payment solutions are in for a big surprise. Chris Michael, a UK-based payments specialist and head of technology at Open Banking UK, says that developments in open banking APIs could render...
Corporate narcissism – SA’s secret curse
It is the unspoken curse stalking corporate South Africa. Few people talk about it but many executives encounter it and may be vaguely – or acutely – aware of the danger to organisations and careers. By Annelize van Rensburg The potentially toxic issue is corporate...
After 70 years, new tech opens up fresh opportunities
When Brits Printers realised that they needed to offer customers high quality, smaller print runs for pamphlets, magazines and promotional materials or risk turning away business, they turned to Xerox and its business platinum partner, Compleo. Compleo has since built...
Co-creation for success – Fujitsu Forum 2018
Fujitsu is serious about driving a services-led business that prioritises co-creation with partners and customers. Kathy Gibson learnt more about the technology and business models that will enable the company to achieve this goal at Fujitsu Forum 2018 in Munich....
Do well and do good – VMworld 2018
It’s entirely possible for companies to do well while doing good – and there is a slew of technologies that can help them to achieve that. Mark Davison found out more at VMworld 2018 in Barcelona. Gearing up for ‘the era of technology superpowers’ During his keynote...
Can CEO remuneration be sustainable?
Jack Welch, the former chairman and CEO of General Electric (GE) increased the value of the company by over 4 000% during his time at the helm of GE between 1981 and 2001. By Chris Blair, CEO, and Bryden Morton, executive director of 21st Century At the time, one of...
IDC Cloud and Data Centre Roadshow
In the world of digital transformation, IT has become central to organisations’ ability to compete. The topic of data centres and cloud computing is top of mind as Kathy Gibson found at a recent IDC roadshow In digital transformation, business and IT are in...
Deloitte Risk Conference
Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 are a reality – and they are happening fast. While the new technology-empowered business landscape offers countless new opportunities, there are many unforeseen risks as well. Kathy Gibson was at the Deloitte Risk Conference to...
Change is inevitable for retailers
Connectivity key to Africa’s future, how Engen moved to digitalisation, and Gartner unpacks continuous next.
Innovation: The boost SA needs in a dwindling economy
With an economy that is struggling under ongoing pressure of petrol price hikes and a weakening rand, South Africa looks to face another quarter of decreased consumer spend. It can be tempting for businesses to cut back their growth efforts during these times, but...
Internet inclusion and its transformative power in Africa
The recently-released Internet Inclusive Index: Bridging Digital Divides report – commissioned by Facebook and compiled by The Economist – gives South Africa the number one ranking on the African continent, and 71st globally, for Internet inclusivity and access to...
Dawn raids by regulators at your business?
The risk is very real, writes Elisha Bhugwandeen, professional support lawyer in Webber Wentzel’s competition team In a climate of increased competition law enforcement, having the right tools at your disposal is imperative. The South African Competition Commission...
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