May 21, 2015
Big data is fast becoming the biggest buzz phrase in business. It is such a strategic imperative that recent research from Accenture showed that 87% of enterprises believe big data analytics will redefine the competitive landscape of their industries within three...
Sep 5, 2014
By 2016 video conferencing will be the world’s preferred business communications tool – and will move far beyond the boardroom, said Nicolette Kruger, country manager at NFS Technology, a specialist software company that supplies software for the hospitality...
May 23, 2014
The world of social media could hold unexpected traps for professionals – and extreme care should be taken to avoid having your name and reputation tarnished online. Emma Sadleir, social media lawyer and author of a soon-to-be-released book offering advice on...
Sep 26, 2013
The level of interest by African organisations in business continuity management (BCM) has risen in recent years. The report of a KPMG BCM Survey performed in 18 African countries in 2013, entitled Business Continuity Management in Africa: Building Resilience in a...
Jul 31, 2013
In a world where every ounce of competitive advantage counts, greater diversity at board level could be the secret ingredient all companies are looking for as evidence mounts that women executives have a positive effect on the bottom line. The economic reasons for...