Forrester’s CIO Guide to AI promises and pitfalls

Amid all the hype we’re hearing from the media and technology providers about “intelligent systems”, CIOs are still unsure of how they can apply artificial intelligence (AI) for long-term success. A Forrester report guides CIOs on the steps they need...

Are we ready for a digitised humanity?

Humanity has witnessed more technology-driven transformational change during the past 30 years than in the entire span of human history preceding it. This is according to Greg Cress, digital lead for communications, media and technology at Accenture, who delivered a...

Big data has significant litigation implications

As the volume of big data escalates and data storage capacity increases, law firms need to take a proactive approach to data discovery, retention and management. Electronic discovery (eDiscovery) is the process in which electronic data is sought, located, secured and...

Take data analysis to the next level with AI

The Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are just some of the technology phrases that are becoming part of business discussions at insurance companies across South Africa. Kelly Preston, data analytics manager at SilverBridge, discusses how they...

Goldsmiths at the heart of data-driven business

Niral Patel, MD of Oracle South Africa, discusses the role people, data and machines must play in forming the data-driven businesses of tomorrow. Data, as a raw material with a recognised value, is often likened to gold. Just as prospectors once crossed continents in...

Speed and agility key to SME success

Small business growth is being hindered by a lack of access to finance as entrepreneurs struggle with antiquated bank assessments that rely too heavily on outdated manual processes and criteria, writes Trevor Gosling, CEO of Lulalend. In the 2016 National Small...