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...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Thought Leadership
Business leaders are not always willing or able to take on the challenge of transforming the existing operating model. By Luis Rodriguez, MD: strategy and consulting at Accenture in Africa They face resistance due to turf wars, internal bureaucracy, legacy working...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
In a difficult economic environment, it may make sense to downsize your business rather than closing doors altogether. Load shedding, inflation, and the current high interest rate environment have left little disposable income in consumers’ pockets making it very...
