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...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Thought Leadership
The onset of Covid-19 precipitated an unprecedented shift in the world of work, where traditional organisations accommodated more fluid, flexible working conditions. But this transformation hasn’t just affected the work environment; it has reshaped the entire...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Thought Leadership
Data has emerged as a vital asset for businesses looking to gain a competitive edge. The ability to leverage customer and operational data has become crucial in shaping the customer experience and driving sales. Data has the potential to revolutionise retail if used...
by Kathy Gibson | Aug 25, 2023 | Product Showcase
Qlik has introduced Connector Factory, its strategy to continually expand access to and delivery of data from hundreds of SaaS applications and data sources to fuel ever-evolving enterprise cloud analytics and data integration needs. Qlik customers already benefit...
