Blockchain spending set to soar

Worldwide spending on blockchain solutions is forecast to be nearly $2,9-billion in 2019, an increase of 88,7% from the $1,5-billion spent in 2018. According to a newly updated Worldwide Semiannual Blockchain Spending Guide from International Data Corporation (IDC),...

SA firms feel the benefits of remote working

In line with global trends, South African companies are increasingly offering remote work options to prospective employees, many of whom demand such an allowance as early as during the job negotiation process. Those companies reluctant to accommodate these terms are...

Why you need to screen candidates and suppliers

Incidents of fraud, corruption, misappropriation of assets, misconduct and misrepresentation, among others, are continuously being publicly exposed and reported. To address and mitigate the implied reputational, or even legal or financial risk to the associated...

Tablet decline drives detachables opportunity

The overall tablet market in EMEA declined 9,6% YoY, shipping 14,1-million units in the last quarter of 2018 (4Q18), according to the latest figures published by International Data Corporation (IDC). 2018 closed with a 9,4% YoY drop for the region. The outlook for...

Top security and risk management trends for 2019

Gartner has identified seven emerging security and risk management trends that will impact security, privacy and risk leaders in the longer term. Gartner defines “top” trends as ongoing strategic shifts in the security ecosystem that are not yet widely...
Employees want better communication at work

Employees want better communication at work

Employee experience is not just another buzzword but a critical component of the changing nature of work: employees entering the workplace today seek meaningful work, flexibility, autonomy and mentoring on a foundation of collaborative communication. And, while most...