by Kathy Gibson | Oct 15, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Services are consumed on demand to drive business efficiencies and ensure scale at speed, but Kyle Stanton at Dimension Data believes that managing the as-a-service (XaaS) model requires intelligent forethought and strategic planning to mitigate the risks. It is the...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 15, 2021 | Thought Leadership
In today’s always-on, always-connected economy, businesses are under pressure to enhance their cybersecurity strategy and prove to their customers that data protection is critical to their engagement strategy. By Michel Nader, senior regional director: data protection...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 15, 2021 | Thought Leadership
The pandemic-fuelled growth of the digital economy and unabated demand for online retail products across Africa have led to extensive disruption in the Consumer Goods and Retail Sector (CG&R) sector. By Jana Botha, tax consultant, and Prenisha Govender,...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 15, 2021 | Thought Leadership
Many voices are calling for public service leaders to commit to a wholesale “big bang” transformation, ripping out legacy systems and replacing them with new technologies. By Kgomotso Lebele, MD: health and public service at Accenture in Africa Although the cries of...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 15, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
On 23 August, a new law, The National Norms and Standards for Disposal of Waste to Landfill, came into effect, stating that landfill sites can no longer accept old electronic devices (e-waste) for dumping. Businesses (and individuals) are now expected to recycle these...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 15, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
When teams are working remotely – either full-time or part-time – there is a greater need for leaders to evolve the way they motivate people. After months of working from home, the hybrid working model makes it possible for people to come together at certain points...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 15, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Cryptocurrency is a hot topic. Colourful conversations and passionate debates about how it works and whether or not to invest have been commonplace at dinner parties, family gatherings, in the office and now online, for some time now. By Tessa Nowosenetz, account...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 15, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
The future of mobility is unthinkable without intensive networking and data-based processes. This was a key insight coming from the world’s largest motor-show, IAA Mobility, in Germany recently. Thomas Braunmiller, Business Value Director Automotive at Oracle, shares...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 15, 2021 | Thought Leadership
Although companies in financial distress, and their creditors, are often reluctant to pay for legal advice, having legal guidance to navigate the intricacies of the business rescue process can help to avoid costly mistakes. By Julian Jones, partner, and Caellyn Eedes,...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 15, 2021 | Events/Report-backs
Kathy Gibson reports from Hyland CommunityLive 2021 – Disruption is driving organisations to really think about their digital experiences and to examine their content and processes in a new light. The have to become resilient and adaptive, says Cheryl McKinnon,...
