One of the things that I do to give back to the business community, and to my fellow entrepreneurs, is training. I recently gave a presentation at a training day in Gauteng. I really put a lot of time and effort into my presentation. I felt rather good after the session was over. That isRead more
According to Gartner, this year will mark the beginning of the democratisation of AI. While just 15% of enterprises are currently using AI, close to a third of businesses, have put AI on their agenda for the next 12 months.In line with this, PwC research shows that close to 75% of business leaders describe AIRead more
Remote work is on the rise. A working style that allows professionals to work outside of a traditional office environment, the idea behind this employment trend is that work does not need to be done in a specific place in order to be executed successfully. Here’s the proof: Organisations that embrace remote working will increase retentionRead more
5G is coming. Are you ready for it? For many, 5G simply represents the next step in the evolution of connectivity; much like the move from 2G to 3G and 3G to 4G. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. 5G is set to totally change the game. It will have an enormous impactRead more
Manufacturers across the globe were expected to spend $4.2 billion on cloud computing platforms in 2017 and achieve year-over-year growth of 23% in 2018, according to IDC. And this upward trend shows no signs of slowing down. IDC also predicts that the manufacturing industry will reach a total of $9.2 billion in cloud spend comeRead more
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
