Tag: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In this final article examining the business advantages of an effective reporting strategy, the focus turns to measuring the success of a project. As part of this, attention must turn to the key elements required to make a project successful.

The impact of digitisation on small and medium enterprises is significant. Savvy SMEs can turn this to a huge advantage as they can do things quickly and in a more agile manner than big businesses. However, challenges abound when trying to protect innovative products and processes.

Even though the challenging economic environment is resulting in companies maintaining their focus on reducing costs, 2020 also brings with it many opportunities to grow the business. This can be attributed to developments happening in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Intelligence (BI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) that are starting to push boundaries this year.

This year, open source will become even more fundamental to the success of companies as they transition to fully-fledged digitally-led businesses. In the coming months, proprietary software will lose relevance as local organisations start embracing the likes of the cloud and containers to deliver value and capitalise on growth opportunities.

With more and more countries adding the Electronic Visa (e-Visa) route to the common visa channels, I discuss how smart, quicker and hassle-free solutions in this space are making it a preferred choice for the global traveller. As overseas travellers continue to grow by leaps and bounds each year, in the present digital era, technology plays a major role in determining the way travel is planned and decisions are made.

Digital marketers need to be on their toes this year as a range of new tech tools takes hold and consumer behaviour moves ever faster towards instant communication and results.

Research shows that insurance executives are recognising the opportunities associated with big data. Of course, they are no stranger to the importance of data analysis given how the industry is built around understanding market requirements and developing solutions accordingly.

Bank hackers, email phishing scams and identity theft are synonymous with fraud in the financial sector. According to a statement by the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), more than R 800 million were lost over the last couple of years in South Africa due to fraud.

Putting a monetary value on organisational data is a daunting task considering how integrated it has become to overall business success. It is an invaluable asset that provides insight for a company to grow and enhance its competitive advantage and operate more efficiently.

The future is bright for those who respond the fastest to shifting consumer expectations. We hosted the third annual RCS Retail Summit that took place in Cape Town and Johannesburg towards the end of 2019.