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Creamer Media’s Engineering News presents Business Thought Leadership. This is a platform for unsolicited opinion articles written by various thought leaders on topical issues affecting the South African economy and the business environment. Creamer Media retains the right not to publish unsolicited opinion articles, as well as to remove articles from the platform. The opinions expressed are not those of Creamer Media.

Businesses, take action - minimise loadshedding disruptions through BPO integration
17th May 2023

By Tennille Bell, General Manager: Sales at Programmed Process Outsourcing (PPO) According to staggering recent statistics, more than a quarter (26%) of each day in 2023 has been spent without any... 


The human element remains critical in data management service and support
15th May 2023

By Mohammed Sayed, Service Delivery Manager at DMP South Africa While many organisations have moved large portions of their IT infrastructure, including data storage and backup, into the cloud,... 


STEM studies empower young South Africans to play their part in innovating for a better world
12th May 2023

By Monica Luwes , Manager of Graduate Centre at Sasol Corporate Bursary Services Overcoming many of the challenges we face (such as climate change, load shedding, job creation, and sustainable... 


Kate Mollett, Commvault Regional Director for Africa
Protecting South African Businesses from Zero-Day Threats with Cyber Deception Technology
12th May 2023

By Kate Mollett, Commvault Regional Director for Africa As cyber threats become more sophisticated and dangerous, businesses in South Africa need to prioritise their defence strategies to protect... 


The Multicloud Maze: How to Manage Data, Boost Security, and Ride the Future Trends
9th May 2023

By Modeen Malick, Principal Systems Engineer at Commvault Due to their flexibility and capacity to prevent vendor lock-in, a multicloud approach has become popular since it enables businesses to... 


Kesavan Chettiar, Senior solutions specialist at Technodyn International
The energy crisis calls for prosumers
8th May 2023

By Kesavan Chettiar, Senior solutions specialist at Technodyn International With the dust far from settled on the energy crisis and the relaxation of power generation regulations, South Africa is... 


Hemant Harie, Managing Director of Gabsten Technologies
Don’t struggle with ransomware mitigation alone when there is help available in the form of managed services
8th May 2023

By Hemant Harie, Managing Director of Gabsten Technologies The rate at which ransomware attacks are increasing means that it is only a matter of time before any business will experience an attack... 


Alboricah Rathupetsane
Renewable energy: Opportunities and hurdles in going upstream 
8th May 2023

By Alboricah Rathupetsane South Africa’s widening inequality and staggering unemployment rates require us to diversify into as many job-creating industries as possible. As the renewable energy (RE)... 


Roelof van den Berg, CEO of Gap Infrastructure Corporation
Public-private partnerships best suited to alleviate SA’s mounting water issues
8th May 2023

By Roelof van den Berg, CEO of Gap Infrastructure Corporation South Africa’s taps are at risk of running dry as its water supply infrastructure comes under mounting pressure. As millions go without... 


Master Data Management MD Gary Allemann
How to ensure your data management architecture also drives business value
8th May 2023

By Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management Historically, smaller African banks have been less impacted by global regulations for anti-money laundering and managing systemic risk. However, the... 


Services of the future
Services of the future
2nd May 2023

By Sarika Andhee. Marketing Leader: Services Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Technology is shaping the way services operate and interact with customers.  According to a report by the... 


Rudie Opperman, Manager , Engineering & Training, Middle East and Africa
Edge technology can transform manufacturing in South Africa
28th April 2023

By Rudie Opperman, Manager , Engineering & Training, Middle East and Africa Like many other industries, manufacturing is undergoing a digital transformation that promises to change how it operates,... 


Scott Mumford, Chief Commercial Officer Liquid Dataport & Chief Executive Officer Liquid Satellite 
The role of satellite technology and services in Africa’s journey of growth
28th April 2023

By Scott Mumford, Chief Commercial Officer Liquid Dataport & Chief Executive Officer Liquid Satellite  Besides drumming up fascination on social media as people share photos and debate the “strange... 


The Number of Fatal Truck Crashes on South Africa's Major Roads is Unacceptable
28th April 2023

By Dumisani Nkabinde Trucks, and the freight they carry, have an integral role to play in South Africa's transport infrastructure and our country’s economy. However, a significant increase in road... 


Msizi Myeza, CEO of the CBE
Freedom Day: An opportunity to re-imagine the role of the built environment sector
26th April 2023

The built environment sector plays a crucial role in our daily lives as it shapes communities and economic activities. As we celebrate 29 years of freedom, as a sector it is important that we... 


Digital twin technology –an integral part of your asset management 
25th April 2023

By Sarika Andhee. Marketing Leader: Field Services Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric Digital twin technology is emerging as the unsung hero of facility maintenance, enabling organisations,... 


The 3 W's of Data Integrity - Who, Why, What
25th April 2023

By Gary Allemann, MD at Master Data Management Data is an essential component of any business or organisation. It is what helps organisations make informed decisions, identify trends, and measure... 


Jane Molony
How harvested wood products can create climate friendly solutions
24th April 2023

By Jane Molony, executive director, Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa Despite misinformation to the contrary, using wood from sustainably managed forests to make things like paper and... 


Pioneering Sustainable Forestry Towards a Circular Economy
24th April 2023

By Marietjie Brown, Sustainability and Government Affairs Lead, IMETA Home to more than 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity, forests are the lungs of the earth and provide essential... 


How To Close the Hydrogen Skills Gap
How To Close the Hydrogen Skills Gap
24th April 2023

By Yershen Pillay In 2016, South Africa signed the Paris agreement on climate change at the United Nations in New York. Signing the agreement meant that the country is committed to reducing... 


Opinion piece: Smarter buildings – to embark on the journey we must start at the very beginning
24th April 2023

By Thabang Byl Buildings Segment Lead at Schneider Electric The Energy Internet presents a futuristic evolution of electricity systems and is conceptualised as an energy sharing network. The... 


Brazil bird flu outbreak could place SA poultry under severe pressure
24th April 2023

By Fred Hume, Managing Director of Hume International 24 April, 2023: It is not a matter of if, but when Brazil will face a bird-flu outbreak – and the consequences may prove to be dire for South... 


Steve Chemaly
A shift in focus 
20th April 2023

By Steve Chemaly (Director) and Angela Paschalides (Associate) at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa The social aspect of environmental, social and governance (ESG) is an essential component of a... 


Justin Manson
Better Infrastructure and the Fate of Fleets
20th April 2023

By Sales Director of Webfleet, Bridgestone’s Mobility company, Justin Manson Government’s most recent pledges to begin the procurement of services in extensive new build and upgrade of road... 


Yesh Surjoodeen
Employee-First Model Crucial for Future-Ready Businesses
20th April 2023

By: Yesh Surjoodeen, Southern Africa Managing Director at HP As leaders take action to reenergize their people and organizations, the most forward looking see a larger opportunity to reimagine... 


How Banking CIOs Can Leverage IT Agility to Enable the Business
20th April 2023

By Richard Lagerweij, FICO Instead of supporting a piecemeal set of disconnected enterprise applications, IT can lead the way in advocating for platform-based solutions that will scale across use... 


Electric Vehicle (EV) presents opportunities for improving EV infrastructure and charging stations
19th April 2023

By Tim Reynolds, general manager, Technical Solutions South Africa's electric vehicle (EV) market has been slow to take off due to several factors, such as high upfront costs, limited availability... 


Amith Singh, Nedbank’s National Manufacturing Manager 
Promoting localisation in the manufacturing sector
18th April 2023

By Amith Singh, Nedbank’s National Manufacturing Manager  Building local industrial capacity for the South African market has become a priority for the Department of Trade Industry and Competition,... 


Bridgett Majola, Director: Banking and Finance
Let's Bond Over Green Bonds 
18th April 2023

By Bridgett Majola, Director: Banking and Finance; Kanya Xundu, Candidate Attorney; and Pooja Pundit, Candidate Attorney at international law firm CMS South Africa As the world grapples with the... 


Generative AI will transform customer experiences - here’s why we must prioritise responsible innovation
14th April 2023

By Zuko Mdwaba, Salesforce Area VP / Africa Executive & South Africa Country Leader Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting technologies in decades, with an exponential... 


AI to the rescue, how this new technology could change tourism
12th April 2023

By Leigh Myles, Business Development Manager, Africa AI is not designed to replace everyone's job, as is commonly believed, but it is revolutionizing the way we live, work, and play, including the... 


The circular economy: A critical player in unlocking African economic growth and prosperity
12th April 2023

Improving livelihoods within planetary boundaries requires a new paradigm of opportunity that profits people and nature By Catherine Wijnberg and Bridget Wijnberg 


Muhannad Nabulsi, Services Channel Transformation Leader, MEA at Schneider Electric
Empowering infrastructure service providers to drive value-added service transformations through strategic partnerships
12th April 2023

By Muhannad Nabulsi, Services Channel Transformation Leader, MEA at Schneider Electric Business resiliency and continuity remain among the most trending outcomes sought by any end user. Regarding... 


NJ Ayuk – Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber
Natural Gas Is Key to Addressing South Africa’s Energy Needs Today and Tomorrow
12th April 2023

By NJ Ayuk – Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber Energy woes are synonymous with South Africa right now. 


A thirst for automation: Intelligent filling machine lubrication for the beverage industry
11th April 2023

By Carlos Valderrama is based in Bogota and in his role as Global Offer Manager for the Food and Beverage Industry within SKF Lubrication Management, he supports a number of customers in ensuring... 


Data protection is about more than just thwarting cyberattacks
5th April 2023

By Kate Mollett, Regional Director, Commvault Africa The fact that ransomware and cyberattacks have become increasingly prevalent is common knowledge, and this has raised greater awareness of the... 


ESG: Social impact is the true measure
5th April 2023

By: Carmel Kistasamy, Head: Global Development Organisations, Pan-Africa “Businesses must reconnect company success with social progress. Shared value is not social responsibility, philanthropy, or... 


Protecting yourself and your business from synthetic identity fraud
5th April 2023

By Simeon Tassev, MD & QSA at Galix Networking  Identity theft is by no means a new phenomenon, but it has evolved in recent years, and a new type, known as synthetic identity fraud, has become... 


How the courier industry can meet growing demand as e-commerce ramps up
5th April 2023

By Lucinda Alfonica, Commercial Manager at Workforce Staffing South Africa’s postal service has become increasingly difficult to access, with hundreds of branches closing over the years. Most... 


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