How to choose a data management partner

Data management is a critical aspect for businesses today, given data’s status as being an organisation’s most valuable asset. As such, choosing the right data management provider is so much more than price or package – you need a partner that can be...

Reflections on the impact of AI on the workforce

During the “Towards a good AI society” Summit that was held on November 6-7 at the European Parliament in Brussels, I had the pleasure to sit on a panel under the theme “Workforce and the Digital Industry”. By Mario Romao, director: health and...

Make sure big data doesn’t overwhelm your business

Everyone is talking about ‘big data’, a critical element in the shift towards digitalisation. But what exactly is it, what does it mean for business and how can software assist organisations to overcome big data challenges so that they do not become...

The importance of an information strategy

If data-driven businesses in the digital world are to be successful, they must have an effective information strategy in place to drive growth and provide value. By Rudie Vermaak, associate client partner at Decision Inc The ultra-competitive environment requires...

Analytics lead way to ‘Intelligent Enterprise’

The success of any modern enterprise can arguably be ascribed to its ability to make informed, accurate decisions regarding changing business paradigms in real time. by Neil Herbert, director: business analytics at SAP Africa From the shop floor to the top floor,...

Artificial intelligence: threat or saviour ?

Most new technologies tend to see people react with scepticism, suspicion and fear, with some even becoming alarmist and broadcasting extreme negative scenarios up to and including some pending cataclysm. And this has certainly been the case for artificial...