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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

We all know that technology is amazing and greatly contributes to the improvement of many aspects of our lives: from how we commute and communicate to how we work, travel and relax. However, even the most innovative and ground-breaking things are bad in excess. So much so that prolonged smartphone use or spending too muchRead 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

You want to expand your cloud infrastructure. After doing some research, you find a public cloud provider that offers all the features and functionality you need to host your custom application. Over time, customers start asking for alternatives that are only available via a proprietary public cloud from a different vendor. Now you have aRead more

We live in a technological melting pot. With different products, services and solutions shaping how we work, commute, collaborate, communicate and stay entertained. For modern businesses, managing all of the costs associated with this extensive technology infrastructure can be exceptionally complicated. But it is an incredibly important thing to do in order to minimise theRead 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

In recent years, we’ve seen companies pouring millions into digital transformation initiatives but, according to the Harvard Business Review, a high percentage of these initiatives will fail to get off the ground. What’s causing the disconnect? The HBR explains that digital technologies provide possibilities but if people lack the right attitude to change and if business cultureRead more