Pitney Bowes SA achieves ISO 9001:2008
Efficient processes are the vital signs of a successful business. This is the philosophy of Pitney Bowes South Africa, which pride itself on its service levels and capacity to add value to customers’ businesses. The company, a leading provider of customer...
SA accountants must be compliant
The South African Institute of Business Accountants (SAIBA) has urged accountants to market themselves in accordance with legislation that requires their services more than ever before. Accountants must familiarise themselves with Section 90(2)(b) of the Companies Act...
Poor data quality hinders regulatory reports
Recent research conducted by Aite Group highlighted the link between poor data quality and regulatory penalties, further creating a case for financial services organisations to improve their data quality. Poor data quality can lead to an adverse conclusion by...
Accounting, finance to dominate governance
If local statistics and research is to be believed, 2014 will be the year for businesses to attain a higher level of financial control – specifically in terms of compliance with corporate governance regulation and technology application. Human Capital Management...
Tips for buying online this festive season
With the increased availability of broadband access, more affordable data costs offered by mobile operators and the consistent development of mobile devices, online shopping is gaining great traction in Sub-Saharan Africa. Fatima Sullivan, Head of Retail at DHL...
POPI heralds dawn of a new marketing era
With the advent of the Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI) that has been passed into law, it is essential for marketers and entrepreneurs alike to understand the impact that this Act will have on the way in which we conduct business. Instead of passively...
FlowCentric buys 30% of Guideline BizTech
FlowCentric Technologies, an internationally-reputed developer of agile business process management solutions, has acquired a 30% stake in innovative technology company, Guideline BizTech, the creator of the robust enterprise risk and compliance management solution,...
Comment on the draft IP policy
We have discussed the recent Draft National Policy on Intellectual Property, 2013 (“the Policy”) in a separate article. Shortly after its release, one of South Africa’s foremost IP experts, Louis Harms, produced a written comment on the Policy, writes Chris Bull:...
Interconnect offers compliance services
With companies becoming increasingly reliant on the successful integration of converged information and communications technology systems, the design, installation and maintenance of networking and other basic infrastructure is rapidly becoming a critical issue for...
Niche legal services grow in Africa
The offering of niche legal services in the field of technology, telecommunication and media in Africa is firmly set to become a trend in the coming years. As a result, legal firms in particular must diversify their portfolios in order to remain relevant in the...
POPI to create new roles in enterprise
The new Protection of Personal Information Bill (POPI) is set to create a new role for specialised compliance officers within enterprises, says Ayanda Dlamini, business development manager of LGR Telecommunications. The new Protection of Personal Information Bill...
Role of the DBA in compliance
On the top of every CIO’s agenda these days is how to avoid falling foul of regulatory compliance and corporate governance. Laws and requirements are evolving, and changing the way businesses gather, store and manage their data. Jaroslav Cerny, CEO of RDB Consulting,...