AI is most effective when it works with people

Despite increased investment and activity, only 10% of organisations are achieving significant financial benefits with artificial intelligence (AI). This is one of the findings from a major study by MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR), BCG GAMMA, and BCG Henderson...

Employee empowerment key in workplace strategy

The pandemic has put employee wellbeing at the forefront of the business agenda, according NTT’s 2020 Intelligent Workplace Report “Shaping Employee Experiences for a World Transformed”, released by Dimension Data. Almost four-fifths (80%) of...

Online sales set for 30% holiday season growth

Digital sales are expected to hit all-time highs and lead to strained shipping capacity as retailers grapple with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is according to research from Salesforce, which adds these 2020 holiday season predictions: * Global digital...

Young entrepreneurs tackle SA’s biggest challenges

The Innovation Hub, Gauteng’s leading innovation agency, is home to many an enterprising and creative entrepreneur. Two young entrepreneurs, affiliated to the Innovation Hub, are doing their part to help alleviate South Africa’s most pressing challenges:...

Global blockchain spend leaps 50%

According to the research data analysed and published by StockApps.com, global blockchain spending is set to hit $4,1-billion in 2020, up by nearly 50% from $2,7-billion in 2019. Over the five-year period between 2020 and 2024, it is expected to maintain a 46,4% CAGR....

Microsoft most-imitated brand in Q3 phishing attacks

Check Point Research has published its new Brand Phishing Report for Q3 2020. The report highlights the brands which were most frequently imitated by criminals in their attempts to steal individuals’ personal information or payment credentials during July,...