US, China lead in tech innovation

Technology executives worldwide believe that the US and China are the top two countries with the greatest potential to drive technology breakthroughs that will have a global impact in the next four years, according to the Global Technology Innovation survey by KPMG....

Innovation as a social process

What are the roots of innovation as a social process and what is the relevance of the social nature of engagement in developing strategies for a social business, asks Marcela Ospina, digital strategist at Native. Citing Pentland’s The roots of innovation, “The actions...

Apple future bleak without Samsung

Apple may be the most influential technology company in the world, but even its formidable status may not help as it tries to out-innovate Samsung, its primary competitor. That’s because any major innovation would likely demand greater memory capabilities – and...

Ways to drive an innovation ecosystem

By Kathy Gibson, Satnac 2013, Stellenbosch – An innovation ecosystem can be a tool to drive economic development and digital inclusion. This is according to Prof Willem Clarke, CEO of Resolution Circle, which is built around the concept of innovation. McKinsey...

Innovative HR and payroll developed locally

“South African businesses do not have to invest in international products to get to the latest and top quality technology for HR and payroll. The level of technology expertise in South Africa is world-class, especially when it comes to innovation,” says Sandra...