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21 Feb 2022

Financial services in 2022: An opportunity for metamorphosis

By Staff Writer

Keys to successfully balancing reputational risk with the desire for speed and innovation in 2022 and looking at digital transformation more holistically: to include people, processes, and partnerships as core pillars, not just technology.
04 Feb 2022

The latest developments in technology for the food and beverage industry

By Staff Writer

Adroit Technologies have been developing real-time SCADA software for well over 25 years. That means, they understand the critical nature of communications. Reliability and speed of SCADA to PLC comms defines them. An automation system that talks to 20 PLC’s on a network, scanning thousands of IO in sub-second resolution 24 hours a day, 365...
04 Feb 2022

Mastering digital change in the modern organisation

By Staff Writer

Chief financial officers are instrumental in driving digital transformation.
23 Nov 2021

Tiger Brands implements a manufacturing control system to enable their digitalisation journey with Siemens.

By Staff Writer

Touching the lives of millions of South Africans over the last century, Tiger Brands produces many of the country’s most-loved consumer brands including Oros, Energade, Hall’s, Fatti’s and Moni’s, Jungle Oats, All Gold and Tastic Rice. As the organisation embarks on a digitalisation drive, its manufacturing plants require a technology management solution overhaul. Taking a...
08 Nov 2021

Ledlenser powers up to reach the hearts of consumers

By Staff Writer

Ledlenser is introducing a new tagline ‘Power Up’ and brand identity with the aim of focusing on authentic photo and video content to engage with end consumers on an emotional level. High-quality torches, headlamps and multifunctional lamps with modern LED technology have been Ledlenser’s core competence for years. Here, users can find the appropriate mobile...
05 Oct 2021

Insurers can bridge the relationship gap by focusing on digital customer communication

By Staff Writer

Traditional insurers have never faced as much competition for their customers’ attention as they do now. A whole litany of tech-centric start-ups are coming for their lunch and they’re doing so by making life much simpler for customers. In order to remain competitive, therefore, insurers need to focus on building stronger relationships with customers.
08 Sep 2021

Yale launches cloud-based tracking system for lifting equipment

By Staff Writer

Yale Lifting Solutions has introduced a locally developed and highly sophisticated, yet easy to use cloud tracking system called Lifting Connect that vastly reduced human error. Lifting Equipment, tools, machinery, vehicles – all are essential to getting the job done. Keeping track of these items and mandatory legal inspections is also essential. Presently, the majority...
07 Sep 2021

Dawn of a new digital era for dispute resolution in SA

By Staff Writer

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, and the consequent lockdown levels, affected every aspect of life as we knew it – and the legal fraternity was no exception. Despite courts being considered an essential service since the first Alert Level 4 lockdown in 2020, court processes in South Africa had to rapidly change and recalibrate to adapt to the so-called “new norm”. This was only made possible through the implementation of digital platforms.
06 Sep 2021

Covid-19 highlights need for bigger push towards STEM education

By Staff Writer

The Covid-19 pandemic and the various stages of lockdown implemented to curb the spread of the virus had a profound effect on learners of school-going age. Since March 2020, institutions of learning have undergone dramatic change. While some made the transition towards remote learning, others employed a rotational learning system. Yet, others still simply had no immediate alternative to traditional classroom-based, face-to-face learning.
31 Aug 2021

Participate in SYSPRO’s survey about digital transformation during the pandemic and stand a chance to win an iPad

By Staff Writer

SYSPRO wants to hear from you about how you have thrived despite the pandemic, the ongoing challenges you have faced, and the digital transformation initiatives that you will be pursuing. The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the manufacturing and distribution industry profoundly. Amid the pandemic, the world could not afford for these industries to grind to...
24 Aug 2021

Four things SA businesses must know about digital signatures

By Staff Writer

Digital transformation and automation have turned electronic signatures into a business necessity and a legitimate replacement for traditional wet signatures. In light of this, businesses can no longer ignore digital signatures. Although similar, electronic signature and digital signature are not synonyms.
19 Aug 2021

Machine learning helps frontline healthcare workers and at-risk patients in SA

By Staff Writer

Palindrome Data and partners have developed South Africa’s first suite of digital and paper-based HIV job-aids backed by machine learning for front-line healthcare workers in South Africa. Palindrome, a data science implementer that specialises in alternative data and machine learning tools for community development, created South Africa’s first suite of digital and paper-based HIV tools...