CIOs, whether they like it or not, are at the centre point of any business’ success. Their role is still very much about keeping the lights on and ensuring that core systems are always up and running, but their daily responsibilities now need to be looked at through a much broader lens. Perfectly positioned toRead more
According to research by Financial Brand, banks and global credit unions are taking big steps to explore the possibilities offered by the digital tools and solutions that are already changing the world. They are using cloud technologies and advanced analytics to respond to changes in consumer expectations. The research findings were gathered through conversations withRead more
Cloud computing is no longer just a buzzword or a trend; it’s an essential business tool. According to Mark Walker, associate VP for sub-Saharan Africa at IDC Middle East, Africa and Turkey, cloud adoption will increase in 2019 as companies battle to remain relevant in a fast-changing business environment. But embracing cloud is not withoutRead more
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” A well-known saying from Socrates, these words have become more and more relevant as digital solutions and new technologies transform all aspects of our lives. In a recent blog post we outlined that ifRead more
When it comes to digitalisation, no industry is safe. And the healthcare space is no exception. As customer experience becomes more and more important, healthcare companies are realising that digital solutions and technologies can help them improve the level of service they offer patients. But as any business that has embarked on a digitalisation journeyRead more
The benefits of automation are endless. Not only does automation save time, speed up efficiency and reduce errors, it also frees up your employees’ time to focus on more important tasks. So, what are you waiting for? Surely it makes sense to go out and automate every single business process? Well, not exactly. Nebula’s qualityRead more
I spend a lot of time working with a global entrepreneurs organisation. I learn so much from these experiences and I also share my insights as a business owner in the hope that they will help other entrepreneurs grow. But sometimes these interactions can be quite taxing. Have you ever been in a business meetingRead more
2019 is the year of the RTE (Real time enterprise). As the name suggests, within a real time enterprise, business systems are designed in such a way that it’s possible to automate various processes. The aim of RTE is to provide information to customers, employees, partners and suppliers in real-time. How do you get thisRead more
The benefits of cloud computing are very clear. Offering greater efficiency, improved collaboration and cost reduction, as well as scalability, faster time to market, mobility and competitive advantage, moving to the cloud seems a no brainer. Or is it? Many CIOs are still rather uncertain about cloud computing. For example, a recent survey of CIOsRead more
In 1888, Edward Bellamy, a journalist and writer from Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, published a book about the future. Titled Looking Backward: 2000–1887, this utopian science fiction novel tells the story of Julian West, a young man who falls into a deep, hypnosis-induced sleep at the end of the 19th century, and wakes up 113 years later. WakingRead more
