Is communication the next frontier in data science?

As data becomes increasingly central to the business strategy, the expectations of data teams are shifting. They’re no longer just enablers; they’re expected to influence, initiate and lead. But influence doesn’t come from being right; it comes from being heard....

AI decisioning platforms come of age

Smart, transparent, and scalable decisioning architecture is becoming business-critical for South Africa’s banks, telcos, and insurers, writes Nikhil Behl, president: software at FICO. South African enterprises are under mounting pressure to do more with their data...

Kubernetes uptake introduces new data management challenges

As South African businesses rapidly embrace Kubernetes for managing containerised applications, the emphasis on cloud resilience is evolving. Known as the ‘operating system for the cloud’, Kubernetes provides agility and scalability but also brings challenges in...

Data confidence lets finance teams shift from data entry to analysis

Businesses in all sectors have one thing in common – their finance teams are at the heart of the organisation. By Ivan Jardim, sales account manager at Insight Consulting Yet, despite the world evolving quickly and industries becoming increasingly dynamic as customers...

The road to responsible AI is paved with data efficiency

Discussions surrounding the responsible adoption of AI are increasingly taking centre stage in boardrooms across Africa. A significant number of CEOs are grappling with the ethical complexities inherent in implementing this powerful technology. One pressing issue...

New mandate for the C-suite: lead with data, scale with AI

One of the most pressing decisions facing today’s C-suite is where to invest in technology to drive sustainable value, writes Shaun Vorster, digital transformation officer at Forvis Mazars South Africa. When done right, digital transformation doesn’t just modernise...