SMEs need a support network to thrive

It is widely accepted that small business owners and entrepreneurs need a network of support to stack the odds of success in their favour, and this is all the more important in difficult economic conditions. Intuit QuickBooks, a leading accounting and business...

The value of accountants …

The stereotype of accountants as bean counters is outdated. By Colin Timmis, general country manager of Xero SA and professional accountant They have a unique insight into a business and can provide unrivalled advice on how it should run. Technology has taken things...
Effective data managment key to success

Effective data managment key to success

Data is the digital age’s hottest commodity – the sheer number of high-profile breaches in the last few years bear testament to this. By Kervin Pillay, chief technology officer at Internet Solutions This makes it absolutely essential for businesses to put in place an...

Introducing ethics to the world of AI

AI may still be in its infancy. But there’s no question more people are beginning to feel its influence in their everyday lives. Tolga Kurtoglu, CEO of PARC, and award-winning tech journalist Kara Swisher sat down to discuss the current state of AI and how ethics can...