Tag: software
IP and open source – a balance between sharing and protecting
Open source software has transformed the way we develop and use technology, facilitating a collaborative approach that allows developers to access, modify and distribute code, often without any obligation to pay licence fees to an upstream licensor.
Cryptocurrency exchange control regulations
Cryptocurrency traders in South Africa are focused on understanding the tax implications of their transactions. These transactions are relative to the Income Tax Act. This has been challenging, as SARS has only stated that "the normal rules apply." They have not provided authoritative guidance on cryptocurrency-related transactions or when profits are considered capital or income.
Remote work checklist – best practices for a safe home office
Remote work has become a new reality for many professionals. Employees, ranging from designers to accountants, often handle sensitive information, which presents a risk of compromise when operating outside an office environment. To help navigate these challenges, we have compiled a checklist that empowers remote employees to work in comfort while maintaining data security.
AI-enabled PCs – driving a new era of productivity
The technology landscape is undergoing a seismic shift comparable to the spread of smartphones in the mid-00’s. While we’ve had a constant stream of technological advancements since then, none have had the same transformative impact as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).
Document automation solutions transforming customer communications
Producing personalised mass communication, like we see in the insurance industry, is a complex and time-consuming process and many businesses have invested in document automation technology for this purpose.
Software security breaches – common types and examples
At the end of March, a critical security breach was discovered within the upstream source code of XZ Utils, a collection of open-source tools and libraries for the XZ compression format. The breach affected versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 and spanned nearly three years. The potential disastrous implications of this breach, and any other, underscore the importance of continued vigilance in patching all software used in a business environment.
Automation & AI can transform FSM
Over the past couple of years, implementation of automation in business, along with measured adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), has given businesses in the service industry the ability to enhance their workforce and their operations. This is because automation can take over many of the manual, admin-heavy tasks that can be very time-consuming for a workforce - particularly valuable in field service management (FSM) where there are many moving parts.
What questions should boards be asking about AI?
Few business leaders dispute that artificial intelligence (AI) is on course to upend every major market sector and industry, but many boards aren’t always aware of what a successful AI strategy looks like, or how best to prepare their organisations for the change.
Spilling the beans on disputes in the Metaverse
Given the multi-faceted nature of the Metaverse, the disputes that could arise are limitless. It is therefore important that dispute resolution mechanisms that will be used in dealing with Metaverse-related disputes are agile enough to account for a new legal environment.
Prepping your laptop for the new year
A new year is upon us! It's a time for relaxation, reflection, and making plans for the next twelve months. We might do some cleaning, clearing out the previous year's clutter, and get our thoughts in order for when we return to our offices, dorms, and classrooms.