by Dianne Bayley | Apr 5, 2022 | Innovation
In the business world, the term “Fourth Industrial Revolution” is gradually gaining traction, writes Zuko Mdwaba, Area Vice President, Salesforce South Africa. What began with steam and water power has evolved into advanced computerisation and technology...
by Dianne Bayley | Apr 4, 2022 | Sustainability
Businesses who still think that brand and customer loyalty are what will keep them ahead of the competition, are in for a nasty surprise. In today’s age of digital transformation and accelerated technological change, customers are looking for exceptional experiences,...
by Dianne Bayley | Apr 2, 2022 | Innovation
“Change is inevitable; but progress depends on what we do with that change” – the famous Charles Wheelan quote – one of my favorite quotes, however I would like to add a caveat to this quote bringing in my day-to-day job into the mix, writes Archana Arakkal,...
by Dianne Bayley | Mar 29, 2022 | Workplace 2020
As “hybrid” becomes the hottest workplace catch-phrase and many are contemplating the “Great Resignation”, or at least the “Great Re-evaluation”, Signium Africa Director: Executive Search, Annelize van Rensburg looks at what’s been happening in the executive...
by Dianne Bayley | Mar 29, 2022 | Innovation
More than ever, it is critical to model the financial impact of strategic projects in mining organisations, writes Rentia Burger, Engagement Manager: FP&A at Decision Inc. Being able to understand, in real-time, how a decision can impact the mine at an operational...
by Dianne Bayley | Mar 28, 2022 | Sustainability
Although not new, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues have become a key focus in the last 18-24 months, in part driven by growing awareness of environmental and equity and inclusion issues, as well as the health and wellness impacts of COVID-19, notes...
by Dianne Bayley | Mar 28, 2022 | Innovation
Artificial Intelligence has become so integrated into the technology stack that it goes largely unnoticed. When you take a picture with a newer iPhone, for instance, the phone collects a couple of frames and analyses it at the pixel level to identify what is in the...
by Dianne Bayley | Mar 26, 2022 | Sustainability
The recent 2022 State of the Nation address (SONA) reminded South Africans of what awaits if the economy does not provide much-needed jobs, create wealth, and drive sustainable development, notes Ernest Lai King, Consultant at Girard Hayward Inc and MD of 1 Road...
by Dianne Bayley | Mar 25, 2022 | Security and Legal
Tackling the complexity and security of zero-day attacks in 2022, by Stephen Osler, Co-Founder and Business Development Director at Nclose In 2021, zero-day attacks smashed through previous records according to researchers and experts interviewed by MIT Technology...
by Dianne Bayley | Mar 25, 2022 | Workplace 2020
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are no longer just corporate tick boxes. Instead, organisations are beginning to understand that their operations impact the planet and that ESG compliance is now a critical element of their success.This eco-friendly...
