by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
For companies around the world, COVID-19 lockdown has forced rapid change. Where there was reluctance to adopt remote working and hybrid workspaces pre-pandemic, lockdown made this a non-negotiable. And as the weeks turned to months, many companies have realised that...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
An alternative economic strategy for South Africa could see GDP doubling in 10 years, 10-million people moving out of poverty, and unemployment cut by two-thirds to 12% by 2030. This strategy, proposed by Dr Nthabiseng Moleko and Professor Mark Swilling, seeks to...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Two-thirds (67%) of South African small businesses struggle to source the right tech talent. But, despite struggling to hire, only 14% planned to upskill their existing team members to help close tech skills gaps. This is according to research Xero, which found that...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Trends and Analysis
Gartner has identified five areas of digital commerce that will change due to shifting customer buying behaviors and accelerated digital investment in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Digital commerce has played an important role during the pandemic by enabling...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 30, 2020 | Product Showcase
LG Electronics has introduced the PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier which employs two Total Care Filters similar to the HEPA filters used in the company’s home air purifier products. High-performance replaceable filters enable PuriCare Wearable to supply fresh, clean air...