Transparency in F&B supply chain promotes consumer trust

65% of shoppers would switch from a brand they usually buy to another that is more transparent about its products’ origins and supply chain.

Unleashing the power of email lead-gen for business

When done right, well-crafted emails can supercharge your B2B lead generation game

Overcoming resistance to changing operating model

Research at Accenture found that 74% of executives need to rethink their existing operating model entirely,

Unlocking the door to comprehensive security

Is your business really ready for the security challenges which lie ahead? Ralph Berndt of Syrex says South African organisations must assess their security footprints to ensure they’re prepared for the worst – and the worst is here.

Forget smart city – think smart citizen

As more apps are created to give consumers instant information about everything from electricity to traffic jams, the conversation must evolve from being about ‘smart cities’ to including the concept of ‘smart citizens’.

Staff: When vibration meets innovation

Disrupt and innovate: Uplift staff members and encourage them to share ideas that may change the face of your business. Raise your level of vibration, compassion and enthusiasm, and watch your teams do the same.

Online retail is booming in South Africa

Forecasts by World Wide Worx for the next five years, from 2016 to 2020, show online retail sales almost exactly doubling over this period, according to Arthur Goldstuck, managing director of the firm.

Taking risk out of the payments channel

Many firms are not aware of the risks in the payment channel, or how to plug the holes. Each link in the chain must be protected individually to mitigate against unauthorised access. One way of doing this is through a secure API.

Local is lekker: Buying local vs international

A 2012 study by the Open University suggested that consumers preferred buying local products because manufacturers are committed to producing the best quality products and were focused on small-scale manufacturing. How lekker is local?

Transformation under the CeBit spotlight

CeBit is one of the world’s largest IT conferences and exhibitions, held annually in Hannover, Germany. Kathy Gibson attended this year’s event in March 2016. Survival in a data-driven world There can be no doubt that we have become a data-driven society – but the way...

CeBIT 2016: Unified comms in the age of IoT

Simon Dai, chief technology officer: enterprise communication at Huawei, points out that connectivity has already moved well beyond the office to embrace IoT, and there there is tremendous potential for this area to grow even more.

Survival in a data-driven world

“It’s important to remember that 90% of our sensory input comes from the eye; and visual processing takes up 50% of our brain capacity.” ~ Christoph Holz, MD of Visalyze, CeBIT 2016

Could Raspberry Pi work for your business?

Raspberry Pi is capable of performing all the tasks a normal desktop computer does, from browsing the Internet, to creating and disseminating business documents, but its use is far broader than that . . .

Impact of the economy on the ICT industry

South Africa’s weak Rand results in expensive technology, as much of it is imported. So, how do businesses free up cash for rent, salaries, and marketing, while ensuring the customer’s business still has access to top end technology?

SAP: Turning garbage into growth

In terms of waste disposal, a mere two hundred years ago is a lifetime. Back then, in London, dead horses were left to rot on the road as it was easier to remove them in a state of decomposition . . .

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