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The impact of integrating HR, payroll into one database
The digital work environment requires organisations to think differently about how they overcome business challenges. Ian McAlister, General Manager of CRS Technologies, believes integrating once disparate functions is a step in the right direction. Technology innovations have already seen a…
How tech is shaping the way we do business in 2018
At the beginning of every year, we are inundated by a barrage of content which loftily predicts the “trends” for the next 12-month period. But what causes a trend to emerge? “Typically driven by a number of factors, a ‘trend’…
Hacked Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, Coincheck, to reimburse customers after $400 million theft
According to a report by Bloomberg, on Friday 26 January 2018 Coincheck, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, revealed that it was hacked. The Japanese company, however, were quick to announce that it will use its own capital to reimburse customers who…
Virtual collaboration – A new era for video conferencing
Video conferencing (VC) is hardly new. Most of today’s boardrooms are equipped with VC facilities, and many office workers have some sort of video communication tool on their laptops or computers. However, in a world that is becoming increasingly mobile,…
Manifexto, the Angolan startup aiming to stop fake news
Manifexto, an Angolan startup, offers a web-based news aggregator which aims to provide a one-stop-shop for citizens to access news and information from the full spectrum of state-run, private, international and local news outlets in the country. Manifexto, which was launched…
DStv Family, Access, and EasyView customers can now get DStv Now
On 24 January 2018, MultiChoice announced that DStv Family, Access, and EasyView customers can now get access to DStv’s streaming service, DStv Now, thus making the service available to all major DStv package holders. The addition will see the newly added…
South Africa: Top Google searches of the week
Headlines in South Africa this past week have been dominated by the death of legendary musician, Hugh Masekela, it thus also dominated South African search trends. Other notable trends for the week included the Rand to Dollar exchange rate and the Lotto.…
Tips to select the right courier service
Choosing the right courier service is essential for the secure and safe shipping of your parcel. If you’re considering what to think about when selecting a courier service company, in that case, your search comes to an end here. It…
Arsenal signs cryptocurrency deal
English football giants, Arsenal, announced on 24 January 2018 that it had signed a sponsorship deal with the US cryptocurrency platform CashBet Coin. As a part of the deal, the Premier League club will promote the firm’s Initial Coin Offering…
The future of business is digital: Are you ready to go paperless?
Reduced costs. Better security and compliance. Increased productivity. And greater employee satisfaction. These are some of the challenges facing business owners every day. No matter the size of the organisation. One of the surest ways to overcome some of these…
Nigeria: Multichoice fined $16 million for copyright infringement
The Lagos Division of the Federal High Court has awarded USD $16.3 million (N5.9 billion) in “special damages” against Multichoice Nigeria Limited. The judgment, which was handed out on Friday 19 January, followed an eight-year-old copyright infringement legal battle between…
Top 5 online networking trends for 2018
The Internet has allowed people to overcome the distance barrier when it comes to meeting new people and keeping in contact with others, whether it be personal relationships or business ones. Through applications such as Skype, Facebook and WhatsApp allow…
2018 IT Trends for South Africa
Every year sees the introduction and predictions of new and emerging technology trends for the coming year. This year is no different. From the creation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) foundations which will undoubtedly impact global business, to intelligent applications, analytics,…
Agricultural robots and drones to become a $45 billion industry by 2038
Robotic technology is quietly transforming the world of agriculture. It is estimated that around 700 thousand tractors equipped with autosteer or tractor guidance will be sold in 2028. According to the Agricultural Robots and Drones 2018-2038: Technologies, Markets, Players report…
Trends that redefined contact centre technology in 2017
At the end of any year, it is wise to look forward to the year ahead, and to use the knowledge gleaned from the previous year to predict some of the business trends and influences that will impact on the…
5.7 million jobs are at risk of total automation in South Africa
New research from Accenture highlights the impact of digital technologies on jobs and economies. It’s an important topic for South Africa as new local research indicates that more than a third of jobs in this country may be automated. A…
