Tag: DigitalTransformation

The West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Centre became the epicentre of a small earthquake in January. It showcased automotive technology at CES 2026, the world’s largest consumer tech show. As a result, the space felt less like an exhibition and more like a high-stakes contest for industrial leadership.

South Africa's economic recovery gained credible momentum in 2025. GDP recorded its fifth consecutive quarter of growth in Q4-2025. This pushed the annualised rate to 1.1% for 2025. The Government of National Unity's reform agenda supported this growth. The end of load shedding also contributed. In addition, recovering consumer and business confidence strengthened the outlook.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to drive human progress. It reshapes industries and unlocks new growth opportunities. However, for many businesses across South Africa, the path to AI adoption involves important economic considerations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) commentary often falls into two extremes. On one end, highly technical forecasts dominate the conversation. On the other end, lightweight takes focus on the latest viral demo. However, most people live somewhere in the middle.

The world of payroll and Human Resources (HR) is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In fact, 2026 could introduce some of the most significant shifts yet. From Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems that act with initiative to payroll that updates in real time, new technologies continue to reshape payroll and HR.

Organisations often rush into Artificial Intelligence (AI) without a clear strategy or the right internal capability. As a result, they risk overpromising, underdelivering, and damaging their credibility in the market. These risks undermine long-term AI success and weaken stakeholder confidence.

In today’s South African corporate landscape, shaped by governance scrutiny, activist shareholders, geopolitical volatility, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) pressure and rapid technological disruption, the role of the CEO has changed fundamentally. Boards are no longer looking for steady operators. They are looking for strategic architects of resilience, growth and trust. Achieving CEO excellence is now essential.

It is fair to argue that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has largely remained in an experimental phase over the past few years. However, the focus for 2026 will likely shift away from novelty. Instead, organisations will prioritise real-world applications. Many analysts now view these developments as part of broader AI trends that will shape how companies operate.

In an era defined by rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, and institutional pressure, the need for grounded, values-driven leadership has never been more urgent. Purpose, Passion, Progress frames this urgency as a leadership imperative. In Purpose, Passion, Progress, Andrew Maringa challenges the assumption that leadership depends on titles, authority or visibility.

Businesses today are pushing the limits of traditional infrastructure. The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud native applications and distributed workloads has exposed a hard truth. Legacy environments were never designed for this level of speed, scale or complexity. As a result, cloud innovation has become a strategic imperative rather than an optional upgrade.