CIOs under fire as customers want more

Your customers today demand more than good products or services. They expect an exceptional customer experience. “CEOs, CIOs and chief marketing officers have become interested in this topic because low-cost and ubiquitous access to information for customers,...

Security glitch for Marks and Spencer

UK retailer Marks and Spencer yesterday took down its web site for two hours when a glitch posed serious security concerns. According to reports, customers logging into their accounts were able to see other customers’ details. The company says it was a glitch,...

Mindshift needed to tackle new markets

Companies are having to pivot to meet technology, workforce, and consumer disruption. WomenCorporateDirectors Foundation (WCD) has released a report entitled “What directors need to know about new marketplaces and business models”, revealing how boards are...

The finalists of the 2015 South African Small Business Awards are …

The finalists of the 2015 South African Small Business Awards have been announced by the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC). This year marks the seventh anniversary of the South African Small Business Awards, recognising the hard work, outstanding achievements and...
Power outages cost SA R200bn

Power outages cost SA R200bn

The energy situation in South Africa feels like a crisis, with about R200-billion lost this year alone from unserved energy, but the future is not all bleak.