Why Car Makers Must Innovate Beyond the Dashboard
European and American car brands have always enjoyed a reputation for quality, style and reliability. While these attributes have done well for brand reputations and bottom lines, they’re no longer…
Industry 4.0: Opportunities and Challenges for the Developing World
Data, devices, algorithms, sensors and humans all form part of the future manufacturing landscape known as Industry 4.0. The rapid acceleration of technological innovation is giving rise to smart connected…
The Disruptive Student: What Will Elon Musk Do Next?
His early years as the not-too-popular kid in school may have served as the best cover for someone secretly planning to save the electric vehicle from obscurity and making commercial…
Why the Single Customer View Is Still so Elusive
The single customer view (SCV) has become the holy grail for companies looking to get a better understanding of the people who buy their products. This is evident in the…
Can Digital Accelerate Africa’s Renaissance?
As Africa braces for the looming threat of robotised factories in Asia to its manufacturing boom, accessible education is under a renewed spotlight to ensure a sustainable future for the…
The Fast and the Curious. Three Factors That Will Define Tomorrow’s Car Makers
The future is here; autonomous cars are taking commuters from point A to B while making light conversations about morning traffic. Fuel stations are being geared out with power points…
How Africa’s Best Banks are Leading Through Digital
Financial institutions in Africa are aligning their business models to meet retail banking challenges that are quite unique to the continent. Digital solutions are giving banks access to millions of…
South African Banks Gearing for a Digital Future
“How can we help you?” seems to be the question on every South African bank’s lips as local financial service providers compete for their share of the new digital customer’s…
Africa’s Fintech Market Won’t Have A Clear Winner Anytime Soon
The term “market uncertainty” seldom if ever has good connotations if you’re a player in the financial space. Yet, times have never been more uncertain with the rise and rise…
With Office 365, Microsoft Are Finally Getting It Right, But Also So So Wrong
The companion of the PC since before the internet, Microsoft Office is one of the most recognisable pieces of software on the globe. After nearly 10 official desktop versions, 365…