BI moves to AI-powered predictions, data governance, data gravity
The growing operational capacities are shaping new trends in the business intelligence (BI) industry. The tendency to migrate the BI software to the cloud where the data is stored, further...
View ArticleData allowed to go dark is a risk and missed opportunity
Increased data growth, coupled with the need to benefit from the existing data opportunity consistently positions data at the core of all business operations today. But within the data hype, are...
View Article5G subscribers in Asia, North America will hit 1,1bn by 2023
The rollout of 5G technology will proceed at blistering pace, with the number of subscriptions in Asia and North America set to exceed 1-billion units by the technology’s fifth year of deployment,...
View ArticleHow to maximise your ERP investment
Is your ERP system evolving alongside your business to provide it with the competitive edge it needs? Doug Hunter at Syspro provides a few pointers as to how companies can optimise their ERP journey....
View ArticleFujitsu to deliver Australia’s most powerful supercomputer
Fujitsu Australia Limited has been awarded the contract to upgrade the nation’s fastest supercomputer, which will help to keep Australia at the forefront of the world’s research community. The new...
View ArticleAccountants can reinvent the client experience for the digital age
As digital technology and new regulations continue to reshape the financial landscape, we are seeing a new breed of accountant emerge. By Pieter Bensch, executive vice-president for Sage Africa &...
View ArticleHigh-speed mono MFP meets demand for reliable, high-volume printing
Epson has announced the latest addition to its range of superfast eco-efficient business inkjet printers. The WorkForce Enterprise WF-M20590D4TW delivers dedicated high-speed mono printing for...
View ArticleDo’s and don’ts of rehiring previously outplaced candidates
As the business landscape continues to evolve, retrenchments and downsizing have become a reality for many local businesses – across sectors, industries and organisation sizes. In years gone by,...
View ArticleCybersecurity trends in 2019
A recent report on cybercrime estimated that hackers could have made as much as 45-billion from their illicit activities in 2018. The staggering number is yet another wake-up call for organizations...
View ArticleThree levels of smart city growth
Smart cities need the operational technology foundation of smart panels and transformers, the middle layer of connected devices with edge control self-management and the top layer of real-time insights...
View ArticleA risk-based approach to procurement
The impact of fraud in procurement can be far reaching with many aspects of the business affected by such transactions. With the threat of reputational damage, legal non-compliance and potential...
View ArticleCity held to ransom: how to safeguard your network from attack
In the wake of last week’s City Power ransomware attack, ongoing vigilance, maintenance of systems and a holistic approach to security remains vital for critical infrastructure entities. This is...
View ArticleBusinesses opt for multi-cloud
Multi-cloud is a relatively new term and is a very popular architecture among enterprises. This is for good reason, it is part of cloud’s natural evolution. A survey released by the IBM Institute for...
View ArticleIT is all about the experience
Technology is resetting the boundaries for how and where people work. The future of work is dynamic and decentralised and staff who are engaged in their work are more innovative and self-starting....
View ArticleInternational accreditation reduces risk
Xperien has achieved British Standards Institution (BSI) accreditation to comply with international high quality standards and also to enhance its existing service offerings. The certification confirms...
View ArticleGhost employees could cost you your business
The occurrence of ghost employees on a company’s payroll system ranks as the most difficult type of payroll fraud to detect, particularly in larger companies where no proper controls exist. Over time,...
View ArticleOracle named a leader in multiexperience development platforms
Oracle has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant for Multiexperience Development Platforms report. Previously, Oracle was named a Leader for two consecutive years in the Magic Quadrant...
View ArticleTrends enabling better customer experiences in aviation
As digital transformation continues to evolve the business landscape, the market remains fiercely competitive for businesses and brands – especially when it comes to customer loyalty and retention. By...
View ArticleNew flagship iStores set to open
The first-ever flagship iStore is set to open in Canal Walk, Cape Town. The newly imagined home for Apple products is part of the roll-out of flagship stores that will have bigger locations, a...
View ArticleClear visibility into supply chain complexity
In January 2019, the MSC Zoe lost more than 375 cargo containers in the North Sea, some of which contained organic peroxides, hazardous materials with explosive capability. The cost of locating and...
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