Edge computing key to success for SA organisations

Data has become the engine of progress. Private enterprises use it to optimise experiences, enhance operations, improve customer services and invent new business models. By Daniel Teixera, systems engineer at Pure Storage Governments use it to build future cities,...

Why WhatsApp could replace most other apps

For years, growing customer expectations have resulted in a multitude of customer experience initiatives, ranging from loyalty programmes to personalised pricing. While these have all been effective to one degree or another, their success is tied into how effectively...

What is needed for lasting organisational change

If organisations want to compete and thrive in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape – change is not only inevitable but essential. Change strategies are crucial in various scenarios, including when an organisation suffers from market...

BIM helps build a better future for SA construction

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is one of those advanced technologies that can play a vital role in helping transform the construction sector in South Africa. More than just being a three-dimensional depiction of a building, BIM is a dynamic platform that...

Edge computing unleashed: designing the ideal edge solution

With a projected global compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17,8%, edge technology is reshaping the digital landscape, offering enhanced user experiences, reduced latency and improved security. By Andrea Ferro, vice-president: channel for Vertiv in EMEA As edge...

Why ERP projects fail and how to avoid it

The recent high-profile updates from two well-known retailers regarding the losses associated with challenging ERP implementations have starkly highlighted how South African businesses are squandering billions on large ERP projects. Liesel Grobbelaar, principal...