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How GDPR impacts HR and payroll processes
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect in May 2018. Its mandate is to provide all individuals within the European Union (EU) with greater personal data protection. The legislation covers measures for all and any information that…
Overcoming Africa’s manufacturing challenges
Manufacturers based in South Africa often face unique and intricate operational challenges. From labour unrest to an unstable electrical grid, water shortages, harsh conditions and asset risks, there are various factors to consider, and strategic management is essential. With the…
Fortinet report reveals increase in swarm cyberattacks targeting IoT devices
Fortinet, a provider in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, has announced the findings of its latest Global Threat Landscape Report. The research reveals that attacks per firm increased over the previous quarter. In addition, automated and sophisticated swarm attacks are…
Benefits of a managed IT services model
In today’s business environment, organisations need to adopt new technologies in order to expand their operations and improve productivity and customer experience. Even small to mid-size organisations will not be able to function, let alone scale-up their businesses without a…
Business growth necessitates eliminating planned downtime
While it might sound counter-intuitive, there is a perception that technology often works best when compromises are made. Users might have to put up with an irritating side-effect but do so knowing that the overriding advantage brings many benefits. Planned…
What can technology do for Africa?
Technology has the potential to change the world. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in Africa, as the continent is not held back by legacy systems like its western counterparts. Technology could change many facets of life for Africans as…
DStv Compact subscribers to get 50% off Showmax
After having announced in 2017 that all DStv Premium subscribers will receive access to streaming service, Showmax, for free, MultiChoice has now revealed that its Compact and Compact Plus subscribers will now be able to get Showmax with a 50%…
3 applications for video in channel communication
Businesses have embraced a multi-channel environment when it comes to communicating with customers. This is driven both by the introduction of new options such as chat and chatbots, as well as by customer preferences. The old faithful channels of voice…
Is the blockchain replacing traditional capital raising?
With the market cap of cryptocurrencies growing from around USD $15 billion in December 2016 to a staggering USD $815 billion in December 2017, it is not surprising that the subject found its way to many dinner table discussions during…
DStv subscription fees to increase again
In other African countries, such as Kenya, Zambia, Uganda or Ghana, MultiChoice has lowered DStv fees over the last few months. Saying in a statement; “We recognise that our customers are living in tough economic times, and want to reward…
How implementing integrated business management system can help SME’s
The global marketplace is dominated by constant innovations in technology, business processes, and business management systems. Now, more than ever, companies have to keep up with the rapid pace of technology to maintain a competitive advantage. New electronic components are…
5 technological advances that are reshaping life insurance as we know it
The South African life insurance industry is seen as one of the most innovative life cover sectors in the world. There are major technological developments on the international front that offer our industry the opportunity to cement its global status…
Artificial Intelligence: Moving us from personal computers to personilised computing
If you were around in the 1980s when the first PCs appeared, you’ll remember how we marvelled at the fact that devices that previously filled entire rooms now sat on our desks. For the next three decades or so, we…
Renowned blind adventurer Hein Wagner discusses how technology has improved his life
He has been blind since birth… Despite this, Hein Wagner – a South African adventurer and International keynote speaker – has many accomplishments under his belt. He has completed the Absa Cape Epic as well as ran in the Antarctica,…
Directing the way to digital transformation success in South Africa
More than 90% of South African organisations are either already engaged in digital transformation or in the process of planning and evaluating their transformation strategies. That’s according to global technology research and advisory services firm International Data Corporation (IDC), which…
Intelligent technology and smart systems are transforming customer engagement
According to a recent Gallup poll, the biggest driver of business to business (B2B) success is meaningful customer impact and yet around 60% of customers are reporting that they’re indifferent in their engagement. Gallup took the research deeper and found…
