by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Thought Leadership
There are a number of challenges that are keeping manufacturers and distributors awake at night. By Mark Wilson: CEO of SYSPRO EMEA The most dangerous of these is the uncontrollable forces driving fundamental changes in the industry and include the global pandemic,...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
I don’t believe anyone will deny that we are in the midst of digital disruption – or that businesses that embrace technology will benefit, while those who do not will lag behind. By Jeanette Marais, deputy-CEO of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Technology undoubtedly...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
A transition to a lower carbon economy is occurring rapidly around the world and is critical for South Africa. The transition is being driven both by a realisation of the urgency required to save our environment and by economic reasons and comes with both positive and...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
Covid-19 affected almost all countries and workforces in every corner of the world. South Africa, and other countries with high infection rates or a different strain of the virus, have been placed on ‘red’ or ‘high alert’ lists for certain...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
SMEs have had to deal with a litany of issues since the pandemic began. Many were forced to close shop for a period of time, had to put their staff on short time or retrench and even needed to restructure their entire business offering to make it relevant in these...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Trends and Analysis
The countdown is on, the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) comes into full effect on 1 July 2021. With the deadline looming, there is a lot of confusion and ambiguity regarding its definitions, requirements and enforcement thereof. By Wale Arewa , CEO of...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Featured Story, Features
Achieving sustained value creation in a world of deep, volatile and disruptive change means organisations and leaders will need dynamic new capabilities to maintain success and stay relevant into the future. Understanding the future better than competitors, making...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Features
By Barry Bredenkamp – Since Eskom cannot meet the country’s demand for electricity, load shedding is likely to be with us for the rest of the year, at least. However, there are steps which every electricity user can and should take to decrease demand for...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Features
Solar PV installations are expected to post 27% year-on-year growth in 2021 amid strong demand despite increased module prices, long lead times and rising freight costs, according to a new report from IHS Markit. This comes at a time when the solar supply chain is...
by Kathy Gibson | Jun 4, 2021 | Features
ICT has the potential to reduce global carbon emissions by 20% over the next decade. This is the word from William Xu, director of the board and president of Huawei’s Institute of Strategic Research, who says energy sustainability is a daunting challenge that...
