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Over a quarter of global cloud spend is wasted, according to Flexera’s 2020 State of the Cloud Report, which is based on a survey of of 750 executives from businesses across the globe. The study found that spend went over budget by an average of 23%. Despite this, these same business leaders expect their investments inRead more

When you consider that as much as 10% of the average company’s budget is dedicated to expenses, it makes sense to track these costs as efficiently as possible. But managing expenses – and doing so accurately – is traditionally a laborious, slow and error prone exercise. Enter automated expense management. These systems boost overall visibilityRead more

We have already seen, and will continue to see, a revolution in the treatment and diagnosis of disease. And the Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the cornerstones of this revolution. Say hello to connected healthcare When connected to the Internet, basic medical devices transform into smart tools capable of collecting invaluable data, whichRead more

B2B marketplaces make it simpler to meet your organisation’s supply and procurement needs by allowing companies to view different offers, comparing product quality and find the best price. For sellers, advantages include having a wider reach, faster adoption and simpler allocation of resources. For customers, the streamlining and automating of procedures makes the purchasing processRead more

Modern leaders may be the boss, but they’re not bossy. They may be in control but they are not trying to control people. In the digital world, leaders need to be coaches. I’m not referring to a life coach or a sports coach. When I talk about being a coach, I mean that leaders needRead more

Back in 2014, Ford created a new business segment called Ford Smart Mobility. As part of the brand’s digital transformation strategy, the company’s goal was to offer improved “mobility services” by building digitally-enabled cars. However, they hit a bump in the road. Ford failed to properly integrate this new business segment into the rest ofRead more

As the world’s Internet-based technology dependence grows, businesses are also exposing themselves to an ever-expanding threat landscape. Unfortunately, a layered protection approach to security that intends to detect and fend off attacks is no longer good enough. Sure, basic cybersecurity measures will prevent the majority of attacks, however, proficient hackers will be able to findRead more

Have you ever heard of the term “native genius”? A powerful concept, your native genius is something you do exceptionally well and comes to you completely naturally. Your native genius is something you do so easily and freely, and you get results above others without breaking a sweat. Business consultant and executive coach, Kristen Wheeler, describesRead more

COVID-19 presented an array of opportunities embrace digital. For many businesses, digital technologies have played a key role in their efforts to minimise disruption and keep running as usual. “Put simply, if you don’t digitally transform your business, you’re in trouble,” Peter Scheffel, chief digital officer at international custom software solutions development company, BBD, told ITWebRead more

The finance function of the future won’t look anything like it does today. According to PJ Bishop, VP for partners, accountants and alliances across Africa and the Middle East at Sage, the financial services, accounting and audit industries are on the cusp of an automation transformation. And this change will be guided by growth in emergingRead more