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Industry 4.0 is all about the increased usage of data and automation in various business contexts; supported by a range of new technologies like cloud computing, digital devices, the IoT, augmented reality, data analysis, and cognitive computing. Ultimately, when a business embraces digital transformation in the workplace, they can empower their employees, leverage data toRead more

According to IBM, cloud computing empowers retailers to address challenges and make the most of new market opportunities. “Not only can cloud enable new, dynamic business and operational models, it can also help fundamentally change cost structures,” says IBM. As more and more consumers demand digital channels, contextual relations and consistent digital and in-store experiences,Read more

Engaged employees stay with an organisation for longer. They perform 20% better than their other colleagues and they act as advocates for the business. But progress can leave people behind. As the world of work goes digital, HR departments across the world have to come up with creative ways to keep staff happy. Think Netflix’sRead more

Speaking at a recent Cloud for Retail event in Cape Town, Linah Maigurira, Google’s retail industry manager for South Africa, explained that consumers are more curious, more demanding and more impatient than they’ve ever been before. “Your customers are walking into your shop with an intent to buy and that intent is backed by knowledge. They’reRead more

Market research firm, the International Data Corporation (IDC), coined the term “the third platform” to describe the hugely disruptive world we live in. Characterised by four foundational digital technologies – namely social, mobile, analytics/big data and cloud computing – the IDC believes that these tools have enabled companies to boost efficiencies, create new customer andRead more

According to Accenture: “cloud is the foundational element for this digital change”. And along with this change comes the opportunity to transform business models, to improve products and services, to boost customer experience and to take advantage of greater agility. Often hampered by legacy infrastructure that simply cannot compete with faster and more innovative digitalRead more

Research firms like Statista forecast that over 30 billion devices will be connected to the Internet by 2020 and that this number will rise to 75 billion come 2025. No longer just a tech industry buzzword, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a core technology influencing everything that consumers and businesses use on a daily basis.Read more

Nebula has been named the Industry Vertical Solution Partner of the Year at the 2019 Microsoft South Africa Partner Awards. Honouring best-in-class businesses that have demonstrated their expertise within a selected industry – in this case, retail – the Partner of the Year awards were handed out at an astronomy-inspired evening in Johannesburg last week.Read more

Modern businesses have to make quick decisions in order to stay ahead of the competition. And having the most recent data available is critical in order to make these swift business decisions possible. Within the healthcare space, the stakes are far higher. When getting test results, diagnosing patients and determining the best course of treatmentRead more

Given the fact that 93% of South African businesses are either developing or implementing a cloud strategy, no business can afford to be left behind. But where do you begin? At Nebula, we’re always keen to help. As such, we’ve put together an eBook detailing everything you need to know before embarking on your cloudRead more