Why AI projects fail, and how to succeed

Business leaders are increasingly impatient to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations, with many having high expectations for what the technology can deliver. By Dean Wolson, GM: Infrastructure Solutions Group at Lenovo, Southern Africa Tech leaders...
AI heralds a new era for business productivity and efficiency

AI heralds a new era for business productivity and efficiency

The technology landscape is undergoing a seismic shift comparable to the spread of smartphones in the mid-00’s. By Chris Buchanan, client solutions director at Dell Technologies South Africa While we’ve had a constant stream of technological advancements...
Navigating emerging technologies in the audit profession

Navigating emerging technologies in the audit profession

While many audit tools and methods have evolved over time, the practice of audit has been in existence for years. But how do we as auditors stay ahead of the curve of emerging technologies? By Naledi Matlala, SAICA project manager: assurance As audit professionals we...

Manufacturing continuity: Finding stability in unstable conditions

There are significant infrastructural challenges facing manufacturing organisations in South Africa, as well as Africa, Middle East and Asia (AMEA) impacting potential and productivity. They are inhibiting the sector’s ability to bolster flagging economies and...

The use of drones in precision farming takes off in SA

The use of drones in agriculture is becoming increasingly common as these unmanned aircraft are proving to be a valuable tool used in precision farming – a technique involving the analysis and consideration of several factors to determine the correct inputs for...