New mandate for the C-suite: lead with data, scale with AI
One of the most pressing decisions facing today’s C-suite is where to invest in technology to drive sustainable value, writes Shaun Vorster, digital transformation officer at Forvis Mazars South Africa. When done right, digital transformation doesn’t just modernise...
Global researchers unite efforts to study AI future
Leading AI researchers from around the world united at an international foresight session in St. Petersburg ahead of SPIEF. The foresight session brought together top AI experts from 17 countries, such as China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, South...
Disputes are inevitable. Delays don’t have to be
The money is spent, the project is built, but the turbines stand idle. By Kirsten Wolmarans, partner at Webber Wentzel A several hundred-million-dollar wind farm, ready to supply much-needed power, is left stranded, waiting on grid access delayed by a contractual...
Qlik expands embedded AI capabilities
Qlik has announced an expanded set of capabilities coming soon in its Qlik Cloud Analytics solution, equipping enterprises with tools to detect anomalies, forecast complex trends, prepare data faster, and take immediate action through embedded decision workflows....
SAS debuts custom AI models
SAS has debuted a new selection of AI models, each of which addresses a specific labour- and time-intensive process that can drag business down. SAS’ packaged models come either ready-to-go or intended to tailor and accelerate model training on customer data. All can...
Businesses must be ready as AI revolutionises data visualisation
The business world is filled with data - from sales and operational reports to customer behaviour analytics and social media sentiment. Yet turning this data into meaningful insight has always been a challenge. And now artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the...
Qlik launches Open Lakehouse
Qlik has announced the launch of Qlik Open Lakehouse, a fully managed Apache Iceberg solution built into Qlik Talend Cloud. Designed for enterprises under pressure to scale faster and spend less, Qlik Open Lakehouse delivers real-time ingestion, automated...
SAS AI offers governance resources
As AI accelerates the pace and proliferation of innovation, the need for AI governance has never been more urgent. Lack of visibility into AI governance puts trust, compliance and successful AI deployments at risk. To help organisations confidently navigate their AI...
Qlik adds new analytics migration tool
Qlik has announced the acquisition of the Qloud Cover Migration technology from Stretch Qonnect, a long-standing Qlik Elite Solution Provider. The automated solution, to be branded as the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool, eliminates the complexity of migrating from...
Data the asset that is shaping the future of business
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and the cloud are transforming the way we manage information, data has become a must-have strategic asset. By Christophe Vaissade, sales director: OEM, embedded and enterprise at Sandisk More than...
Harnessing smart data will help win the battle against poverty and climate change
Many may have missed it, but the world reached the halfway point late last year since adopting the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By Kevin O’Brien, Spar Group sustainability executive Despite this long period to embed...
Salesforce adds AI agents
Organisations today face a data paradox: they need to make fast, intelligent decisions but are overwhelmed by large volumes of often unreliable information. With over 75% of business leaders under pressure to prove data’s value, the demand for trusted, actionable...