Virtual agents could tell you a thing or two about your business

If you’re a CEO or even a high-ranking executive, you’re probably confident you know everything (or almost everything) about your business. But no matter how much time you spend pouring over reports, making surprise visits to different departments, and...

Harnessing IoT and solar power for smarter energy management

When Eskom first implemented load shedding in 2007, electricity changed overnight from a resource every company could take for granted into one of the most urgent challenges in South African boardrooms. Since then, the imperative of facing up to the power crisis has...

Cisco, Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub support SMMEs

Cisco has announced its collaboration with the Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub (MDIHub) to launch a new EDGE Centre in the capital city of South Africa’s North West province. The initiative aims to support small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the...

A proactive approach to health and wellness in insurance

Today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape is resulting in the traditional, reactive model of insurance undergoing a transformative shift. By Simon Spurr, executive director at Alula Technologies Forming the basis of this change is the need to harness rich...

Shed a green light on lighting

Life in South Africa seems to be getting more expensive with every passing day. One thing that households can influence, fortunately, is their electricity bills. And no, you don’t need to start with solar panels or gas stoves – simply changing your...
Why mid-market organisations need a unified collaboration platform

Why mid-market organisations need a unified collaboration platform

Middle-market companies are critical to the overall growth of any economy. Unfortunately, they tend to get overlooked. Startups are able to leverage tax exemptions and subsidy schemes owing to their future potential, while large enterprises enjoy profits, economic...