Fair, transparent forex charges elusive for SA businesses
In the world of international business, forex transactions are the lifeblood that keeps the global economy alive with an estimated daily volume of $7,6-trillion as of April this year. The South African chunk of that amounts to over $19,1-billion. Local businesses rely...
The real cost of unplanned downtime
According to the new 'Value of Reliability' survey from ABB, 72% of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month, compared to 68% globally. This costs the typical South African business close to R724 000 per hour, compared to R2 350 000...
How to protect your company’s brand and reputation
When a brand becomes well known it can be exploited by cybercriminals - they can hide behind the brand name in order to promote some dubious quality goods and services, or they can prey on the brand's clients, partners, or employees. The latter - including the...
Gates Foundation to boost health and development R&D
A slate of new initiatives to support locally-led innovation has been announced by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and its partners at the Grand Challenges Annual Meeting in Dakar. The investments come with an urgent call for countries to step up funding to...
Commercial display market size to top $90bn
The global commercial display market size is estimated to reach $90,05-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6,9% over the forecast period, according to the new report by Grand View Research. The global shipments of commercial-grade TVs are anticipated to exceed...
Intel Arc A580 graphics available worldwide
Intel Arc A580 desktop graphics is immediately available worldwide from partners. The new product fills the middle of the Intel Arc discrete graphics product stack for gamers and creators, delivering advanced gaming performance at 1080p high settings on popular modern...
Key insights for succeeding in the insurtech world
Insurtech, a blend of innovative technologies that's disrupting traditional insurance processes, is reshaping the insurance industry. The goals of insurtech businesses include offering personalised policies, streamlining claims processes, reducing costs, to name a...
How to safeguard surveillance devices from cyberattacks
Regardless of the industry they operate in, South African enterprises face significant cybersecurity challenges. Fortunately, enterprises appear to be waking up to that. By Rudie Opperman, engineering and training manager: EMEA at Axis Communications According to the...
Are the days of traditional phone numbers ‘numbered’?
In an era increasingly dominated by digital technology, the once-ubiquitous phone numbers are facing an uncertain future, as growth of voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and interconnected communication platforms is rapidly transforming the way people connect with...
How the circular economy impacts e-commerce
As enterprises move online, the shipping and logistics sector offers many solutions that can help them become more sustainable, writes Natasha Parmanand, MD: operations sub-Saharan Africa, at FedEx. Among these is the growing field of reverse logistics. Sustainability...
How long before AI replaces the human payroll professional?
Payroll processing is a time-consuming, intricate procedure that is prone to errors if not executed properly. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI), however, has ushered in all sorts of promises about simplifying and mechanising many aspects of the payroll...
Protecting the business from social media scammers
With the staggering rise of social media scams globally, business executives find themselves increasingly targeted by cybercriminals seeking to exploit their personal and professional lives. WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram have become prime platforms for scammers to...