With any conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) the conversations inevitably moves towards the potential pitfalls. Generally there are three that come up. First, there is talk of job losses and fear that large groups of the global workforce will be replaced by robots. Then there are those who bring up fact that criminals and hackersRead more
“At least 40% of all businesses will die in the next 10 years … if they don’t figure out how to change their entire company to accommodate new technologies.” This is a quote from Cisco’s John Chambers. Given that we live in a world characterised by constant innovation and mass digital transformation, Chambers’ sentiment holdsRead more
Cloud technology is a buzz term at the moment, and for good reason. By embracing cloud technology, enterprises across the world are revolutionising their operations and vastly improving customer and employee satisfaction in the process. However, cloud technology does not come without challenges and risks. In the below infographic, we identify and explain five ofRead more
In a modern business world where the internet has become central to operations, cybercrime is an increasingly prevelant and real threat. Having a well constructed, thorough cybercrime prevention strategy is essential for any organisation looking to thrive in the modern marketplace. Technology presents so many opportunities to the enterprise, but it does not come withoutRead more
Having a personal assistant has generally only been a privilege enjoyed by those at the top of their business game. Without enough time to manage their crazy schedules or order their own lunches, these busy execs hire personal assistant’s to do all of the basic tasks they simply don’t get the chance to do. ButRead more
At some point, all businesses realise that their current branding just doesn’t work anymore. Perhaps their font is out-dated or their logo needs to be modernised. Whatever the reason behind the decision, rebranding sends a clear message – it is a marker of an organisation’s commitment to evolution and upward growth. And it’s important toRead more
The Internet of Things is the all-inclusive term used to describe how digital technologies and sensors are being used to connect “things” that were previously disconnected from the online world. The internet is playing a major role in digitally transforming businesses where data needs to be collected from a variety of devices that are notRead more
Research from Statista reveals that global ecommerce sales are expected to increase 246.15% by 2021, rising from 1.3 trillion sales in 2014 to an impressive 4.5 trillion in 2021. When one considers that 56% of in-store purchases are influenced by digital commerce, if you’re not using online channels to reach your customers, you’re missing out. looking atRead more
According to Investopedia, Insurtech refers to the use of technology innovations designed to identify and leverage savings and promote greater efficiency across current insurance industry models. With the current belief being that the insurance industry is ripe for innovation and disruption, large insurance firms are looking at ways to offer ultra-customised policies and are usingRead more
With several high-profile security breaches occurring in recent months – CIOs, business leaders and IT teams are focusing their attention on securing and safeguarding data. This is especially true when it comes to cloud. Jay Heiser, a research VP at Gartner, advises that CIOs change their approach. All too often, CIOs are asking: “Is theRead more
