by Dianne Bayley | Feb 10, 2020 | Sustainability
One of the most common misconceptions about digital transformation is that it’s about the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and IT systems that optimise operational processes, writes Catherine Murray, Head of Digital Transformation, Enlight Strategic. While...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 10, 2020 | Sustainability
New trends in the payment space, coupled with a growing realisation that the retail experience today is driven by the consumer, will be among the drivers for significant change in this market space writes Craig Duggan, Commercial Manager at Transaction Junction. As we...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 9, 2020 | Security and Legal
Over the last few years South African organisations have come under heavy fire as a result of non-compliance with business regulations. “The proper management of records is imperative in complying with the relevant Acts applicable to organisations in South...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 8, 2020 | Security and Legal
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) recently announced it had embarked on a journey of digital transformation that will see its operations “informed by data-driven insights, self-learning computers, artificial intelligence and interconnectivity of people and...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 8, 2020 | Security and Legal
It’s 2020, and we’re still in hype overdrive about blockchain, writes Cayle Sharrock, Head of Engineering at Tari Labs. If the conventional wisdom is to be believed, blockchain is going revolutionise and disrupt every industry known to humankind. But does every...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 8, 2020 | Workplace 2020
Suppliers and contractors in the construction industry may be under the impression that their sales teams are bringing in sufficient revenue, but the truth is their sales strategy is probably costing the business a lot more than they think. This is according to...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 8, 2020 | Workplace 2020
Trend predictions are for Fendi, Gucci, and Chanel, writes Templar Wales, partner at digital transformation practice DYDX. Even Louis Vitton opening their new restaurant in Osaka is a trend for luxury brands, following Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany’s. However, in...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 4, 2020 | Sustainability
2019 was a remarkable time of progression for the datacentre market, writes Tony Bartlett, Director: Data Centre Compute at Dell Technologies South Africa. It was the year when Microsoft launched local Azure sites, officially inducting South African into the world of...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 4, 2020 | Innovation
One in every ten children between the ages of five and 17 suffers from a psychiatric disorder, with these illnesses likely to persist into adulthood, Children’s Mental Health Week from 3 to 9 February 2020 calls on parents and teachers to help children to identify the...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 4, 2020 | Sustainability
For years, companies viewed their investments in implementing social impact strategies as ‘feel-good’ or ‘compliance-driven investments’ instead of a must-do for their business. Keri-Leigh Paschal, Executive Director at Nation Builder, however, believes the business...