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Africa’s Data Future: Ownership, Access, And Accountability

Dhesen Ramsamy, Group Chief Technology and Data Officer at Old Mutual, talks data, value, governance, and citizen trust. Artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic decision-making have reinforced data as the new currency of economic and social power. AI’s reliance on software, skills, and vast quantities of data places it at the heart of economic activity and […]

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Data In The Trade Finance Ecosystem

Leendert Grobbelaar, Group Trade and Supply Chain Product Owner at Standard Bank CIB The trade finance ecosystem plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade by providing financing and risk mitigation services to importers, exporters and other participants in the global supply chain. In recent years, the trade finance ecosystem has undergone significant transformations driven […]

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Cloud technology and data visualization in Africa.

Is Cloud All It’s Cracked Up To Be?

It’s time for businesses to change their mindset on cloud technology, says Jaap Scholten, Head of Hybrid IT at Datacentrix, recognising that while cloud does form part of digital transformation, it isn’t necessarily the only way forward. Data first, not cloud first A critical first step when contemplating cloud services is that businesses must take […]

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Big Data Applications During The Covid-19 Pandemic

By Gary Allemann, Managing Director at Master Data Management Big data is the currency that now runs the world. But the applications of this incredible tool go far beyond business. When the COVID-19 pandemic made its way across the globe, big data was there to help scientists track the spread and derive helpful recommendations. All the […]

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Data Is Only Gold If You Know How To Use It

One of a company’s most important assets is its data. Its primary function is to determine how well your business is doing, and it may also be used to indicate areas that require additional attention. However, is data utilisation truly that straightforward? Acquiring the data is the easy part; but, data is complex and contains […]

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How Businesses Can Benefit From A Data-driven Culture

By Lasath Punyadeera – Head, Personalisation, Standard Bank In a world with increased competition and ever-evolving customer expectations, companies are using data now more than ever to make more informed business decisions. This approach to using data has been integrated into almost every industry, with financial services being one of the front-runners. The value of […]

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From Deviation To Remedy – How Data Lakes Are Key To Removing Friction Points In The Supply Chain

By Andrew Dawson, MD of Cognizance The supply chain in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) space has traditionally been highly siloed, characterised by a lack of visibility across the different areas. This has resulted in minimal line of sight from the manufacturer down to the retailer, which limits insight and leads to numerous points of […]

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Future Of Cloud Computing

The Future Of Cloud Computing: Moving At The Speed Of Business

By Patrick Ndegwa Businesses now accept that the future of organising, processing and presenting their data is in the cloud By Patrick Ndegwa, Business Sales Lead for SEACOM (https://SEACOM.com/) East Africa There’s been a definite shift around the discussion about the cloud in Africa. Businesses now accept that the future of organising, processing and presenting […]

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Cybersecurity In South Africa

All Data Is Important – Business Continuity Equates Protection And Backup

By Lourens Sanders, Solution Architect at Infinidat South Africa In the modern world, data is regarded as the lifeblood of an organisation. Consequently, cyberthreats have taught us that a reactive response to a data breach, regardless of the magnitude of the event, is no longer adequate. All data is important, therefore a more modern and […]

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