It may be time to move away from tried and tested solutions
Since the 1990’s when Office became the default productivity suite for nearly every business, companies have gone “all-in” on Microsoft. By Richard Firth, CEO of MIP Holdings Over the past 20 years, businesses got even more deeply embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem...
Challenges and opportunities for SMEs
South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have had a tumultuous few years, affected by a broad spectrum of political and economic issues. Despite these challenges, many business owners managed to keep their businesses afloat, and some have even found...
MSSPs could aid in bridging the cybersecurity skills divide
The global cybersecurity industry is facing a significant skills gap, with over 3,5-million positions remaining unfilled – a shortfall that leaves businesses vulnerable to costly cyberattacks. By Kyle Pillay, security as a service centre manager at Datacentrix In...
The case for human-led tech partnerships
While a one-size-fits-all approach may have cut it in the past, organisations today face layered challenges such as legacy systems, shifting market conditions, regulatory pressures, and growing customer expectations. In this context, customised solutions aren’t just...
How to achieve your digital transformation goals
For over a decade, companies have been striving to achieve “digital transformation”. For some, this has meant getting rid of paper, while for others, the focus has been on providing frictionless service to customers. Unfortunately, many organisations are still...
Are you ready to reimagine your business for the metaverse?
The convergence of the digital and physical worlds, driven by spatial computing and the metaverse, is rapidly reshaping business landscapes. This transformation extends beyond the mere novelty of virtual reality (VR) headsets and augmented reality (AR) filters,...
The true value of enterprise-wide digitisation
Enterprise-wide digitisation has evolved from a competitive advantage to an absolute necessity and yet, amidst its promises and whispers of transformation, digital hasn’t delivered. Of the 89% of companies undertaking digital and AI transformations, only 31% of...
Learn about autonomous AI agents from self-driving cars
A recent news story about a self-driving car holds some important lessons for the agentic age. By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO of Clevva The story involved a Tesla Model Y’s autonomous driving capabilities being fooled by a fake roadway painted on a polystyrene wall, cartoon...
How innovation is shaping business operations and strategy
Businesses are driven by change; however, the pace of transformation has never been as rapid as it is today. As advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and big data analytics mature, they are not only reshaping operational models, but...
A practical guide to strategic AI implementation
The hype surrounding AI being leveraged in businesses has reached fever pitch, to the point where many businesses are panicking about AI implementation. Charlene Smith, sales director at Insight Consulting They fear being left behind, worrying that their competitors...
Trends, strategies and challenges for AI in manufacturing
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing is opening up exciting opportunities to improve decision-making, predictive maintenance and quality control. By Kevin Dherman, chief innovation officer at Syspro AI-driven technologies empower manufacturers...
Embrace innovation and sustainability for a future-ready industry
By Chris Lloyd, chief product engineering officer at Syspro In recent years, the manufacturing sector has embarked on a journey of transformation driven by disruptive technologies and a heightened focus on sustainability. Now, more than ever, to remain competitive and...