Cars poised for radical change

Cars poised for radical change

The automotive future will be very different – although with some noticeable similarities – as the convergence of disruptive technologies, government policies and new business models usher in a new era of multidimensional competition. This is among the...
The healthcare risk of debt

The healthcare risk of debt

Debt is one of the biggest healthcare risks to South Africa’s workforce and it puts company performance at risk. This is according to Dr Richard Malkin, MD of Workforce Healthcare, who says: “In dealing with 34 000 employees nationally, we have seen that rising debt...
CIOs to lead digital business

CIOs to lead digital business

For 82% of CIOs in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), digital business has led to a greater capacity for change and a more open mindset in their IT organisation, according to Gartner’s annual survey of CIOs. On average, EMEA CIOs have increased the amount of...
Quantum computing for a safer world

Quantum computing for a safer world

Kathy Gibson at Fujitsu Forum, Munich — Common sense tells us that encryption is the best way to safeguard our data. And it is, because it’s based on the mathematical function of prime factorisation, which is incredibly difficult to solve. Dr Joseph Reger,...
Innovation kudos for SA partner

Innovation kudos for SA partner

Kathy Gibson at Fujitsu Forum, Munich – Randburg-based Linx/AS has been named as one of the top three most innovative channel partners at Fujitsu’s annual Select Partner Awards. The company made it to the finals of the Innovation Awards for a system based on...
Companies fail in workplace modernisation

Companies fail in workplace modernisation

Kathy Gibson at Fujitsu Forum, Munich – Many of today’s working practices, tools and even physical environments are becoming obsolete — but companies are largely failing to meet the demands of their current and future workforces. Artificial...