Tag: automation

It has become increasingly challenging to meet consumer demand for accessible data. This challenge is changing the shape of service delivery and innovation in 2025. In the first quarter of 2024, one user consumed 411.4 terabytes of data. According to MTN, the average contracted user consumes around 21.9 gigabytes of data every month.

Despite the rapid growth of cloud computing, industrial edge remains a core component of industrial IT environments. The hype around key factors like skills, budget, and security continues to drive cloud adoption. However, unique industrial requirements ensure edge computing remains integral by supporting real-time, mission-critical demands that the cloud often cannot match.

Technology and AI-driven innovations are transforming how organisations operate at every level. Cleaning up innovations are evolving rapidly, reshaping the cleaning sector with smarter, more efficient solutions.

Remember when smartphones were just getting smart, and we thought, "can it get any better than this?" Well, here we are, standing on the cusp of another revolution - this time with Artificial Intelligence (AI) as our co-pilot. It is like we have been handed the keys to a futuristic car that not only drives itself but also tells jokes to keep us entertained on the journey. But how do we make the most of this incredible partnership?

Real-time financial insights have become crucial to both big and small businesses. Advancements in accounting software technology provide up-to-the-minute information. This innovation offers enhanced decision-making, better cash flow management, and greater financial accuracy.

Small business owner wellbeing is essential for sustaining growth, balancing challenges, and achieving long-term success in today’s competitive environment. Wellbeing is a key factor in business growth and success, especially for entrepreneurs navigating the often lonely path of self-employment.

Trends shaping business travel reveal a shift toward wellness, personalisation and clearer communication to meet evolving traveller needs. The business travel industry is growing rapidly. According to GBTA research, 52% of companies plan to increase travel budgets in 2025.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) increases customs duties for online retail orders as part of a broader strategy to promote local businesses and address global supply chain imbalances. The clothing and textile industry has faced widescale criticism for controversial environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. South African consumers may imagine themselves to be far from the hub of these issues. However, we are all participants in the global supply and demand for fashion.

Strengthening digital verification methods in financial services is essential to combat fraud, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance customer trust in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. Digital onboarding and real-time transactions are key to delivering a slick customer experience for financial services today. However, this open trading world has created gaps for financial criminals, including money launderers, terrorist financiers, and fraudsters, to exploit.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries across the world. In doing so, the role of the data specialist within organisations is changing. The use of AI in data-driven roles is accelerating. These professionals must enhance their skill sets to stay relevant.