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The stereotype of accountants as bean counters is outdated.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...
Sales: retailers versus e-tailers

Sales: retailers versus e-tailers

Retailers need not be scared about losing business to online retailers – and this includes relevant vendors who use retail as their consumer channel. By Paul Naidoo What they should be more concerned about is the customer experience meted out to those customers who...

Oracle Communications: more than a database

Far more than just a “database” company, Oracle Communications delivers a host of software and networking solutions. These assist companies to fast track their digital transformation goals with solutions that help build networks, deliver superior communications and...