by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
Local businesses are scrambling to keep afloat in the face of ongoing global economic pressure, load shedding, water shortages, unseasonal heat (or cold) and rate hikes. While there are no quick fixes to any of these, technology can help alleviate some of the burden...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
Starting a business is no easy feat. In fact, when statistics show that 70 – 80% of South African businesses fail in the first five year, there is no wonder that many entrepreneurs find themselves in a continuous state of mental and emotional stress due to the coveted...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
Leaked documents detailing the forthcoming launch of ‘Project Fela’ – a new marketplace with its own membership programme owned by Amazon – has prompted much industry speculation and debate around the role that competition plays in sector development. In this key...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
Business leaders often speak of ‘ensuring the best customer experience’ and ‘achieving world-class service levels’, but these ideas are no longer just ideas. In today’s market, these are now non-negotiables and the sooner businesses instil a true service culture, the...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
The past two years reshaped many markets and industries. The shutdowns, the lockdowns, the limited availability of technology components, hamstrung supply chains and multiple other considerations and challenges have influenced technology purchasing decisions and...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
A lifeline was thrown to the March Formula One team by Leyton House, a Japanese real estate company, which decided to sponsor the floundering team ahead of the 1987 season. By Graham Duxbury The Leyton House brand was owned by Akira Akagi, a Korean, who, it is said,...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
In today’s interconnected world, effective cybersecurity is as important to the success of any business as capital funding, skills mix, innovation and good management. By Siyabonga Mabuza, head of cyber security at 4th Industrial Revolution Incubator (4IRI) This is...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
In a nation beset by unemployment, it is vital to provide new work opportunities. Our collective future will remain unknown unless we work together to address the problem. And the significance of entrepreneurship to South Africa’s economic success cannot be...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
The Covid pandemic saw virtual identity checks become the norm. But not all identity proofing methods are created equal – some of the mainstream options fall far short of best practice guidelines. By choosing the right methodology and technology, CIOs and...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
“You cannot pour for others unless your own jug is full,” says Vukani Mngxati, CEO of Accenture in Africa. It is a simple metaphor used to describe his attitude toward mental health in the workplace. He openly speaks about going for therapy to help manage stress,...
