Tech driving digital transformation in 2019
Exciting developments in enterprise resource planning provide us with a compelling snapshot of how the country is progressing with regards to digital transformation, says Deirdre Fryer at Syspro....
View ArticleNew year brings new and improved technologies
Every year starts with excitement as many new tech trends and technologies emerge that are fast changing the way we work and interact with others. In fact, technology is revolutionising the way we do...
View ArticleFujitsu drives data centre transformation
Fujitsu has announced new options for enabling businesses to run mission-critical SAP HANA workloads on a hyper-converged infrastructure. These options will allow businesses to manage and scale...
View ArticleReasons to relook your payroll solution
Legacy systems, like old habits, die hard. Should that necessarily be the case, however? Take your payroll and HR solution, for example. Yes, there are logistic reasons for using the one you’ve been...
View ArticleCybercrime trends and financial services
The same concept holds true for cybercrime and the Financial Services industry. At the end of the day, regardless of who the ultimate victim of a cyberattack is, the end goal of most cyber events...
View ArticleApplications open for machine intelligence masters
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) has opened applications for the second intake of its unique African Master’s in Machine Intelligence (AMMI), a one-year intensive foundational...
View Article‘Bot-ting’ for skills in an automated environment
Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could be a bigger revolution than the Internet. By Rob Hudson, chief technology officer at BT in Africa Current research shows that the global AI market is...
View ArticleBehaviour economics influence corporate travel choices
The science behind why corporate travellers make specific travel decisions will be a key focus for leading travel management company FCM Travel Solutions in 2019. Combining insights from psychology,...
View ArticleTo foster efficiency, move industry into the cloud
In the cutthroat manufacturing industry, complex supply chains must be carefully managed to ensure supply meets demand, and quality meets expectations. The goal? Respond faster to change, reduce excess...
View ArticleSchneider Electric launches Go Green in the City 2019
Schneider Electric has launched Go Green in the City 2019, its annual global student contest to find bold ideas and innovative solutions for smarter, more energy-efficient and sustainable cities. Now...
View ArticleUseful tips to start your printers off right in 2019
Cheryl Otstott, writing on the Xerox blog, offers six useful tips to make sure your Xerox Printer or Multifunction Device is ready for a productive 2019: * Make sure to clean your machine. Find...
View ArticleThe ‘AI effect’ in our daily lives will continue in 2019
In 2018, the impact of AI on our day-to-day lives made the news and it is likely this will continue into 2019. But that should come as no surprise, says Francesco Nazzarri, MD: commercial strategy for...
View ArticleFive misconceptions about motivating employees
How motivated and engaged are employees in your organisation, asks Paul Burrin, vice-president of Sage People. The start of a new year presents an opportunity to refocus our efforts on motivating...
View ArticleThe impact of blockchain on telecoms
With the blockchain expected to contribute almost $1 billion to the telecoms sector within the next five years, the technology clearly offers more than just a vehicle for cryptocurrency. From smart...
View ArticleDigitisation saves energy
The fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) is pushing energy efficiency, as more and more items become digitised. “The Internet of Things (IoT) includes the refrigerator in your home, the aircon...
View ArticleWhat will drive data protection in 2019?
Arcserve Southern Africa acknowledges that last year was one of substantial change in data protection as organisations grappled with new privacy regulations, exceedingly sophisticated ransomware...
View ArticleBusiness excellence relies on customer centricity
Doing business in Africa presents multiple opportunities and challenges. To achieve business excellence on the continent, it is essential that we understand consumers in Africa and their changing...
View ArticleTransform your communications in 2019
In a tough economic climate, businesses are constantly looking for new ways to improve their productivity and deliver service to their customers as quickly as possible. By Hannes van der Merwe, product...
View ArticleNology debuts Yealink CP930W Cordless DECT Conference Phone
Nology, the Platinum distributor for Yealink in South Africa, has announced the local availability of a new addition to the Yealink Conference Phone range, the CP930W Cordless DECT Conference Phone....
View ArticleSupply chain interdependencies demand robust strategies
Business interruption insurance is critical to keep the revenue generating ability of a business intact following an insured event such as a fire, flood or other catastrophic circumstance that can...
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