Epson earns EcoVadis platinum rating

Epson has earned a platinum rating from independent business sustainability assessor EcoVadis in recognition of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The rating ranks Epson among the top 1% of sustainable technology companies – a reflection of...

The fibre versus wireless debate

Even though 5G coverage is currently limited in South Africa, mobile operators are already positioning it as the panacea of internet connectivity. Shane Chorley, head of sales and marketing at Frogfoot Networks This has re-awakened the age-old debate on which is...

Using data effectively enhances customer experience

The digital revolution is empowering consumers like never before. While advancements in technology give consumers the convenience of getting the products and services they want – when they want them – it’s the generated and collected data from these...

Addressing the skills shortage in data science and analytics

Fuelled by digital expansion and the use of new-age technologies across all industries, the demand for data science skills has grown rapidly. By Emmanuel Osanga, head: data office, Africa regions at Standard Bank Group The supply of skilled applicants, however, is...

Consumers should embrace a zero trust mindset

Zero trust has become a familiar approach in enterprise security. But how can consumers benefit from its principles when perimeter defences such as anti-virus and firewall solutions have long been favoured? With Kaspersky research showing that South Africa, Kenya and...

Manage experiences in a socially distant world intelligently

It would be easy to conclude that the hype surrounding the Experience Economy is over, following the world-changing events of 2020. By Rudeon Snell, global senior director: industries and customer advisory at SAP Physcial distancing has been mandated by governments...