by Kathy Gibson | Mar 28, 2022 | Thought Leadership
We are witnessing a raft of technological developments restructuring how we live and work, writes Kevin Akaloo, head of national sales at Iron Mountain South Africa. The events of the past two years have transformed how we interact with businesses and our expectations...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 28, 2022 | Features
Many commentators are concerned that the recently introduced Films and Publications Amendment Act designed to address the dangers of the online world, raises some internet censorship concerns. By Carla Collett, Partner & Cindy Leibowitz, Knowledge Partner at...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 28, 2022 | Features
If a business wants to become truly data-driven, then its employees need to be equipped to understand and work with data as well as have meaningful conversations around that data. In short, they need to be data literate. And it’s the role of the business leaders,...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 28, 2022 | Thought Leadership
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is here, whether we like it or not, and with it will come increasing automation, more use of robotic components, and an urgent need to upskill those whose jobs are in danger of becoming redundant. By Viren Sookhun, MD of Oxyon...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 28, 2022 | Features
The recently-concluded fourth edition of Africa Tech Summit held in Nairobi was a major eye-opener, given the rich menu of presentations and networking opportunities it offered. By Anel Jones, CEO of Homecoming Revolution Group The summit, held under three tracks...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 28, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
The world has gone meta and crypto, wrapped in chains and coloured by NFTs. It is a whole new realm of digital innovation and technology that is transforming human engagement and interactions, and set to shift the boundaries of connection and commercialisation. It is...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 28, 2022 | Thought Leadership
Businesses change and grow every day – as do the environments in which they operate, the constraints on their budgets, and the threats they face. This is particularly true when it comes to cybercrime – which has the potential to be one of the most costly line items on...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 28, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
The 2022 State of the Nation address (SONA) reminded South Africans of what awaits if the economy does not provide much-needed jobs, create wealth, and drive sustainable development. Another episode of destruction and violence like that witnessed in KwaZulu-Natal and...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 28, 2022 | Thought Leadership
Considering that the retail industry is so competitive, a retailer’s (in)ability to automate is often an indicator of their success or failure. And even though retailers realise the importance of providing a seamless self-help experience and that it should be a top...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 28, 2022 | Trends and Analysis
The Direct Selling Association (DSA) of South Africa welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent commitment to economic revival over the coming year, especially in light of government’s focus on the small and medium business sector. During his recent State of the...
