Tag: data analysis

The rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is transforming workplaces around the world. South Africa is no exception to this trend. As businesses adapt to new ways of working, job seekers are also rethinking their careers. They are upskilling and negotiating better opportunities in response to the evolving job landscape.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) education choices offer professionals a strategic pathway to enhance leadership skills, drive career growth, and achieve long-term success. These qualifications equip professionals with leadership skills, strategic insight, and global perspective. These qualities are essential to excel.

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.

As South Africa assumes the presidency of the Global Group of 20 (G20) in December, it faces significant opportunities. The country is set to lead global discussions on sustainable energy and economic development for the Global South. "Just energy transition" and financing solutions for economic growth are the top priorities on South Africa’s G20 agenda. This highlights the need for innovative, resilient, and green technology solutions.

These are times of unprecedented change and disruption. New technological innovations and geopolitical events are just two of the major catalysts of change in the landscape of risk. In times of volatility, businesses are often faced with increased risk exposure, with opportunistic cybercriminals at the ready to exploit vulnerabilities and take advantage of loopholes.

While many audit tools and methods have evolved over time, the practice of audit has been in existence for years. But how do we as auditors stay ahead of the curve of emerging technologies? As audit professionals we often find ourselves facing unique challenges ranging from misalignment with auditees to insufficient identification of changing risk areas with technology advances and keeping pace with emerging technologies while ensuring the integrity of financial information.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology continues to evolve globally, its integration into the South African business landscape is becoming increasingly prominent. Companies across various sectors are leveraging AI to drive efficiencies, optimise operations, and create new revenue streams.

As the hype around artificial intelligence (AI), and more particularly, Generative AI, continues to grow, manufacturers must assess the benefits of adopting this cutting-edge technology into their platforms and processes. Similar to the innovation in cloud technology, the closer AI is to a business’s processes, the more transformative it will be.

The lease stands as the cornerstone of occupier-landlord relationships in commercial real estate. Yet beneath the surface of these meticulously drafted documents lies a complex web of financial obligations and legal stipulations that can easily become tangled. The more leases an organisation has, the higher the risk of costly trip-ups.

For any business involved in local or global trade, a robust supply chain is key to sustainable success. The simple reality is that trade disruptions come in many forms, from natural disasters and geopolitical crises, to trade conflicts and even pandemics; and in all these scenarios, a strong supply chain is required to keep a business running, avoid losses, and retain its edge over the competition.