by Kathy Gibson | May 8, 2018 | Innovation
Localised components and further technology innovations are key to the future success of South Africa’s automakers. By Derick Cluley, head of operations at FICO South Africa South Africa’s automobile manufacturers began this year with renewed hope for the...
by Kathy Gibson | May 8, 2018 | Internet of Things
Can technology be leveraged to address the challenges and opportunities inherent in the logistics industry? Industry 4.0 is commonly seen as an all-purpose response, according to speakers at the 7th Annual Eurasian Supply Chain Congress. Trackmatic CEO David Slotow...
by Kathy Gibson | May 8, 2018 | Features
What could professional accountants expect from their corporate clients and employers over the next 12 months or so? According to a recent report from top accounting firm, PwC, the outlook for economic growth among surveyed CEOs has greatly improved since last year....
by Kathy Gibson | May 8, 2018 | Featured Articles
Automation, robotics and self-diagnosis will soon play a vital role in caring for ageing populations and creating better experiences for both patients and health workers, but security risks could rise, according to a Aruba report. Within 10 years your medical check-up...
by Kathy Gibson | May 8, 2018 | Security and Legal
On 25 May this year, a new piece of legislation comes into effect in Europe that could have severe consequences for non-compliant South African businesses. by Tracy Bolton, director: general business at SAP Africa The General Data Protection Regulation – or GDPR for...
by Kathy Gibson | May 8, 2018 | Innovation
Mobile is an integral part of our world. Today’s consumers rely on their mobile devices not just for communication but to perform a growing range of functions online; they are also demanding a seamless, end-to-end experience. By Sherry Zameer, senior vice-president:...
by Kathy Gibson | May 8, 2018 | Fintech
African private equity and venture capital deal-making in April were dominated by investments in technology companies, particularly fintech and business-to-business platforms, together with encouraging activity in the agribusiness and food sector. This according to...
by Kathy Gibson | May 8, 2018 | Features
Castle Lite has Unlocked Chance the Rapper on the biggest LED screen in Africa. At 67m wide and 9m high, the only screen that has come close in size was when Castle Lite Unlocked Kanye West back in 2012, and that was through projectors on giant screens. Over 477...
by Kathy Gibson | May 8, 2018 | Report-back
Technology is not going to slow down any time soon. In fact, within a very short time shifts will be exponential rather than linear – and the companies that will survive with be those that have hard-coded certain traits into their corporate DNA. Kathy Gibson learnt...
by Kathy Gibson | May 8, 2018 | Innovation
Digitalisation is very real in today’s business environment but when you think about the future and how to implement an effective business strategy, a more holistic and inclusive approach together with digitalisation needs to be applied. By Dr Florian Klein,...
