Tag Archives: Technology

Five emerging technologies in leadership development (Forbes)

“The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is right now.” —Chinese Proverb Since Chat GPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, leadership development has seen an explosion of new technology. That said, most leadership development professionals still aren’t adopting it. In the 2024 LEADx Leadership Development Benchmark Report, […]
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High tech, High stress (BT)

Navigation, calculation, information, organisation, relaxation. These diverse human needs are increasingly being fulfilled by just one device. We reach for our smartphones multiple times a day and virtually tick off an ever-growing number of demands. According to global data and intelligence company Statista, apps are becoming a part of our hourly, not just daily, working […]
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The importance of MOM systems in the manufacturing industry (BT)

Today’s manufacturers face many business challenges, including ongoing loadshedding, soaring raw material prices, complex process management, and a weak economy. These manufacturers are turning to digital technologies to transform their operations, improve efficiencies, and drive higher business performance. Technology solutions such as ERP are at the core of these digital transformation efforts, and modern Manufacturing […]
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TymeBank and iKhokha team up for SMEs

The ability for small businesses to accept payments on a smartphone has been revolutionary for businesses of all sizes. Tap-on-phone technology, although in its early days, has the potential to play a key transformative role in driving financial inclusion throughout Africa. Now South Africa’s biggest digital bank, TymeBank, has announced it will move its Tap-on-Phone customers […]
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Centralised data management is critical for African mining operations(Intelligent CIO)

Mining companies operate from a head office and multiple remote mining sites creating disparate IT systems, distributed data storage, unmanaged solutions, creating fragmented and disconnected data sets, leading to loss of efficiency explains Hemant Harie at Gabsten Technologies and Iniel Dreyer at Data Management Professionals South Africa. The mining sector has not escaped the move […]
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Technology and telecommunications B2B customer buying trends: Bright horizons with some warning sign (McKinsey  & Company)

Our latest Pulse survey of tech and telecommunications B2B decision makers reveals a generally optimistic investment outlook. But shifting market dynamics could turn different groups of vendors into new winners or losers. In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and telecommunications, business-to–business (B2B) customers displayed a positive investment outlook for the upcoming year, according to our latest […]
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AI boom sparks concern over big tech’s water consumption (FT)

Microsoft, Google and Meta are using more water to cool down data centres that power artificial intelligence products. The world’s biggest technology companies have substantially increased their use of water to cool down data centres, sparking concerns over the environmental impact of the generative artificial intelligence boom.  Microsoft, Google and Meta have raised their water […]
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Top tech trends and predictions for small businesses in 2024(ITNA)

The pace of technological change is accelerating, reshaping every aspect of our lives, work, and leisure. Xero’s Future Focus research reveals that small businesses, despite facing challenges, remain optimistic about emerging technologies. However, a need for more education and resources to navigate this rapidly changing world is evident. As small business owners aim to leverage […]
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Wall Street’s new year hangover sends Big Tech stocks lower (FT)

Wall Street stocks have begun the year with a technology-led hangover after the rally that ended 2023 turned cautious, sending tech stocks to their worst day in more than two months. The Nasdaq Composite closed down 1.6 per cent for its weakest performance since October 26 while the blue-chip S&P 500 ended down 0.6 per […]
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Why data virtualization is critical for business success(CIO)

Data is your most valuable resource—but only if you can access it fast enough to address present challenges. Data virtualization is the key. Businesses today are sitting on vast amounts of data, which has the potential to unlock new opportunities and avenues to stay one step ahead of the competition. But data doesn’t always come […]
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