by Kathy Gibson | Sep 8, 2023 | news
Global analytics software provider FICO has announced a partnership with LigaData to bring decision management and optimisation tools to telecommunications firms in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. LigaData and FICO will offer hybrid-cloud and SaaS...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Featured Story, Features
As chief architect and principal investigator for the Aurora supercomputer at Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois, Olivier Franza plays a leading role in bringing one of the most ambitious scientific instruments – not to mention the world’s largest GPU cluster –...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
As industry such as manufacturing moves into the 4IR era, organisations are increasingly taking steps to modernise their operations through digitalisation. Digitalisation combines traditional manufacturing methods with cutting-edge technological advancements. A recent...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Thought Leadership
The recent cyberattack on Microsoft serves as a stark reminder that no organisation, regardless of its size or industry, is immune to cyber threats. By Martin Potgieter, co-founder and technical director at Nclose Even small businesses, often assuming they are less...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Implementing new business technologies should deliver good results and improved value. But they are notorious for failing, often causing hundreds of millions of rands in losses. According to McKinsey, 69% of business technology projects fail. The Boston Consulting...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
In the ever-evolving digital landscape of today, where data stands as the new currency, the demand for skilled data management professionals has become ever apparent. By Nora van Schalkwyk, head of finance and HR at Data Management Professionals SA As a critical,...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
South African retailers are being hit hard by load shedding. Costs have gone up and trading has come down. The Foschini Group (TFG), in a trading update in March, estimated that its retail turnover has decreased by about R1,5-billion and spent R200-million on...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Thought Leadership
Sales and service professionals are adapting to a world with more competition and fewer resources. As customers’ expectations continue to rise, pressure is on sellers to become more efficient and engaging. Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce area vice-president/Africa executive...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Smoke, fire, and flames claim numerous lives in South Africa, ranking among the top causes of death. In addition, the Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa has reported that almost one-tenth of all fires stem from electrical sources. “However, many South...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Thought Leadership
In the competitive marketing world, one truth reigns supreme: email stands out as the unrivalled champion of B2B lead generation. By David Lichtenstein, CEO of Superhuman Sales By the end of 2023, the number of emails sent worldwide per day is expected to reach a...
