On the 10th and 11th of October, the Road Freight SME Summit was held at The Focus Rooms in Modderfontein, provided a vital platform for discussions focused on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the road freight and logistics sectors. The event featured key speakers sharing insights aimed at addressing challenges and unlocking growth […]
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Organisations continuously face numerous cyber threats in today’s digital landscape and while many prioritise cybersecurity to safeguard digital assets, their strategies for cyber resilience often become neglected. Yet, understanding the distinction between the two and how they complement each other as integrated components is key to developing a comprehensive and robust cyber risk management strategy. […]
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Candice Potgieter, CEO of The Unlimited Child, has been crowned the winner of the prestigious 2024 Santam Women of the Future Award in the Social Entrepreneur category. This win not only celebrates Candice’s remarkable leadership but also shines a spotlight on The Unlimited Child’s commitment to early childhood development in Southern Africa. The Santam Women […]
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As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and efficiency, leveraging cloud computing becomes essential. The synergy between cloud computing and AI can be transformative for businesses, with cloud platforms offering unparalleled scalability, advanced tools and cost efficiencies, enabling organisations to enhance their AI capabilities significantly. Unlocking AI potential with cloud computing […]
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In today’s fast-paced digital economy, the payments landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Businesses are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to streamline their payment processes and enhance customer experiences. One of the most transformative strategies gaining traction is payment orchestration. This approach integrates various payment services into a unified platform, optimising efficiency and driving growth. […]
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FarEye, an industry leader hosting the Last Mile Leaders (LML) event, is set to take on the most critical challenges facing South Africa’s logistics industry—rising costs and security concerns in last-mile delivery. With the rapid expansion of e-commerce and retail, the complexity of ensuring timely deliveries to customers’ doorsteps has never been more daunting. The […]
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) describes an organisation’s active commitment to securing both its digital perimeter and financial assets as fundamental to reducing risk to company solvency. Right now, cyber security is so volatile it presents a significant, ongoing threat to financial stability. The Global Financial Stability Report found that the cost of the cyber-incident is now sitting at […]
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SA-founded B2B software-as-a-service fleet management company GoMetro, now headquartered in London, has been selected as a recipient of a £147,000 grant from the UK Freight Innovation Fund. This comes within months of GoMetro announcing its Series A funding of £9 million (~$11.4 million), led by Zenobē Energy and Futuregrowth Asset Management. Says Group CEO and […]
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AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, today launches AVEVA World 2024 in Paris’ Palais des Congrès. The annual flagship software conference brings together leading industrial companies from across the globe to explore how to generate impact with cutting-edge technology. Executives from key industrial verticals including Power, Chemicals, Minerals and Food & Beverage, will be […]
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As ecommerce surges globally, online marketplaces are finding exciting and innovative ways to approach the decentralised nature of the trading space. According to data gathering and visualisation specialist Statista, ecommerce sales are expected to exceed $4.1 trillion (R70 trillion) in 2024. South Africa alone is predicted to reach the R100-million mark in the next two […]
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