Compliance leaders are facing pressure to make the most of existing resources despite economic challenges and increased workload volume and complexity, according to Gartner. To face these challenges, leaders must address three crucial compliance function trends this...

The global supply chain analytics market size is projected to reach $22,46-billion by 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to register a CAGR of 17,8% from 2023 to 2030. Supply chain analytics (SCA) is becoming popular as...

Kathy Gibson reports - Technological advances in Africa have been buoyed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Lesiba Mothata, head: strategic clients at Alexander Forbes, points out that working from home has become standard as lockdowns close traditional workplaces. "It hasn't...

Application software companies will have a tough 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic slows the licensing of software products. A GlobalData report, "Covid-19 Impact on Application Software", reveals that the continued fallout from the pandemic will undermine companies' and...

Digital fraud is rising globally as consumers and businesses increasingly transact online during the Covid-19 pandemic. TransUnion Africa recommends businesses adapt swiftly to protect their customers while continuing to provide appropriate levels of customer...

More than a quarter of employees (28%) for the META region who are involved in the aftermath of an incident missed important personal events, had to work over night (28%), or suffered additional stress (30%). One fifth even had to cancel vacations (20%), according to...

Hardware has been more negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic than software or services, although some sectors like computing components continue to do well, according to the latest channel analysis from Context. The latest data from the analyst reveals...

A new UN initiative aims to push back against the tide of lies and hate that has risen in tandem with the Covid-19 pandemic, by empowering people worldwide to share accurate information to help save lives and promote global solidarity. UN Secretary-General António...

Vodacom has zero-rated what3words for its more than 43-million subscribers across South Africa. The UN estimates that 75% of countries in the world have a poorly maintained addressing system - or none at all. This is an issue that South Africa knows well, with large...

As sales organisations prepare to resume business operations, Gartner has identified three key workstreams to help respond to, and prepare for, a rebound in sales post Covid-19 quarantine. Chief sales officers (CSOs) around the globe are taking decisive action to...