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Data management plans (DMPs) are evolving as the technology that enables organisations to better analyse their data become more powerful and innovative. But what impact does this have on operations and the efficiency of managing the complexities of data in a changing regulatory environment? read more

Brand value is a key component of a company’s success and it takes several years to establish by implementing a brand strategy that supports the business. However, in today’s digital environment, brand value can be compromised in a matter of minutes and negatively affect the brand and company. As such, brand security is an issue that needs constant attention to minimise possible reputational damage to the brand and the associated risk of losing customers.  read more

Big data is seeing organisations becoming more mindful of aligning their data management practices with newer paradigms such as data lakes, elastic and cluster computing, and real-time data. As such, the cloud provides an environment capable of managing the volume and scale required to do so. read more

It goes without saying that digital disruption is changing how we work, live and play. On the one hand, technology and the digital ecosystem are exciting, opening up new frontiers of convenience and connectivity (among other benefits). On the other hand, it’s a scary place for job seekers either already in the workforce or, who are just leaving school or tertiary institutions to enter for the first time. read more

President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa must embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and harness the opportunities it offers in order to eradicate the biggest challenges society faces.  read more

It is no surprise, we are living in a connected society where most people have access to smart mobile devices. Having quick access to information has become an extension of our existence. We have begun to see internet access, among other things, becoming cheaper and far more accessible than ever before. Technology is spawning autonomous vehicles; processes and we are even seeing a rise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday devices. read more

Artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and other next-generation automation technologies are starting to revolutionise the retail business. One glimpse of the future can be seen in Amazon Go’s “Just Walk Out” stores, now open in a handful of major cities in the US. read more

We currently live in a world where innovation and disruption is driving the way we think and operate. “Today the customer is more empowered than ever. Knowledge is at their fingertips and technology is a part of their everyday life,” says Bizmod consultant, Colette Staniland. “The customer is no longer dependant on an organisation, the customer will define the meaning of the value of an organisation’s offering.” read more

With the buzz from Black Friday and the festive season now in the rear-view mirror, retailers are looking ahead to ensure the continuation of ‘traffic’ into malls, high streets, pop-up stores, websites, apps and other channels. Today’s retailer is anywhere, anytime, and they’re providing greater levels of personalisation with their services.  read more

With spending on cognitive and artificial intelligence (AI) systems expected to reach $77.6 billion by 2022 (more than three times the $24 billion forecast for last year), South African companies would do well to consider its impact on their existing and future systems. Its potential in traditionally people-driven processes such as human resources (HR) is significant. read more

With the buzz from Black Friday and the festive season now in the rear-view mirror, retailers are looking ahead to ensure the continuation of ‘traffic’ into malls, high streets, pop-up stores, websites, apps and other channels. Today’s retailer is anywhere, anytime, and they’re providing greater levels of personalisation with their services.  read more

In recent years, automation has been on the tip of many business owners’ tongues. While it’s certainly a big corporate buzzword, there is a good reason behind it. Thanks to the latest digital innovations, automation can save your startup plenty of time and money.  read more

Even though automation can enable warehouses to support the same-day and next-day delivery expectations of customers, companies first need to have complete visibility of how their existing supply chain is structured. After all, they cannot embrace future innovation if they do not fully understand their starting position. read more

Chinese e-commerce company JD.com predicts robots will eventually replace human workers in the retail industry. read more

The UK’s largest supermarket has successfully completed its first one-hour robotic delivery, fighting back against tech giant Amazon’s foray into the sector. read more

Logistics is perhaps one of the industries that must adapt the most quickly with the continued and accelerated advancement of technology, especially considering that all the world's most innovative products and services require storage and transportation over great distances and within short time periods at some point. read more