by Dianne Bayley | Feb 2, 2021 | Security and Legal
The rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in South Africa is viewed with more than a little scepticism in many quarters. Potentially corrupt Covid-19 spending has already cost the country billions of rand according to law enforcement agencies. The erosion of trust has meant...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 2, 2021 | Security and Legal
Back in 2014, running a cellphone store was a dangerous business to be in. Robberies were a daily occurrence, with heavily armed robbers striking almost with impunity. Barge in. Hold the staff at gunpoint. Open the safe. Grab the goods, and bingo. For serial...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 1, 2021 | Workplace 2020
The COVID19 pandemic has introduced an entirely new frame of social reference to the world. People are learning new ways of working, engaging with one another, and managing social interactions and engagements. These are not normal times. However, in many cases,...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 1, 2021 | Workplace 2020
Against the backdrop of a watershed year, where individuals, businesses, educational and religious institutions, and social and sports clubs had to reimagine their entire fabric as social distancing and the move to remote working and learning became the defining...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 1, 2021 | Innovation
Deloitte has released its 20th annual Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Predictions report, which highlights how worldwide trends in TMT may affect businesses and consumers worldwide. In addition, the report highlights how many of these trends are being...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 1, 2021 | Sustainability
Traditional water and wastewater utility systems weren’t built for the dramatically changing stresses of climate change and rapid urbanisation, writes Sean McCree, Product Management Manager, ABB Motion. Therefore, the risk that ageing infrastructure brings – both in...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 1, 2021 | Featured Articles
The role of the camera has changed completely, moving away from traditional security usage only, to become a multi-purpose, centralised device that can help organisations deal with operational, manufacturing and health and safety challenges, among others. This is...
by Dianne Bayley | Feb 1, 2021 | Workplace 2020
It is estimated that there are up to five generations in the workplace, each with its pros and cons. It is very easy for the older generation to lament about the ‘youth of today’ with their ubiquitous use of mobile devices and multiple screens. In a real-life...
by Dianne Bayley | Jan 27, 2021 | Innovation
When you look at your workforce, you’ll see a mix of valued, and experienced, long-standing employees, as well as new employees who may not have entered the physical workspace yet due to COVID-19 restrictions, writes Tiffany Gierke, Head of Education at SYSPRO. They...
by Dianne Bayley | Jan 27, 2021 | Internet of Things
The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that despite any organisation’s best efforts to predict what’s coming, the possibility for major disruption always exists, notes Lee Naik, CEO TransUnion. With data towards the end of the year providing hope and showing the South...
