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The world is more polarised than ever before, with global conflict and geopolitical tensions drawing strong lines between regions and even within countries. Conflict, social unrest, inflation, climate change, and much more, are leading the world towards a trend of de-globalisation on a scale not many anticipated as recently as 10 or 20 years ago.…

In an era defined by information and innovation, where there’s more competition than ever before, businesses all understand the importance and value of data. However, collecting and storing data is one thing, but positioning it as a strategic business asset that can fuel effective and intelligent decision-making requires a high level of organisational data maturity.…

This article was first published in ITWeb on 9 March 2023. Small businesses often face limited resources and tight budgets, which can make it challenging to invest in business intelligence tools and practices. However, making data-driven decisions is essential for the growth and success of any business, regardless of its size. I’ve talked in previous…

Cloud computing is one of the key catalysts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). It has single-handedly accelerated business efficiency through its ability to drive contingency, scalability, almost real-time data availability, and a reduction in on-site skills required to manage complex environments. For Africa, the cloud provides the means for organizations across the continent to…

Most C-suite executives recognise that their organisations could do more to transform their data supply chains, by putting in place a data strategy which allows them to extract more value and insight from their internal data assets. A data strategy cannot exist outside the business strategy. In other words, to achieve business goals in our…

The global pandemic has heightened the need for businesses to budget and plan for various scenarios so that rather than being reactive, they’re on the pulse of changes in real-time and being proactive, says Insight Consulting Planning Specialist, Shanna Jardim. “There’s a definite need for the ability to perform quick and easy scenario planning, and…

While it is widely accepted that data is the lifeblood of our increasingly digital world, not all organisations are able to collect, manage, analyse, interpret and then apply insights from data. If data were currency, then only some people in some organisations truly know how to earn it and spend it. It’s broadly understood that…

Business has not been easy for the past few years as South Africa has battled to emerge from a recessionary environment amidst calls for reform and ratings agency downgrades. As if that were not enough, an incredibly disruptive pandemic has forced enterprises to rethink every aspect of their business, from strategy to operations. Then, in…

“Qlik is resulting in something actionable and allowing people to work smarter and better.” Mohammed Hansa, Support Services General Manager, Fair Price A COMMITMENT TO FAIR DEALS Since 1999, Fair Price has been manufacturing stylish and desirable furniture, and marketing it through its own stores at prices that don’t overstretch buyers’ limited budgets. The company’s…