Alison Job

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Surveys Content Producer at ITWeb

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AI and data: Turning dormant assets into business value

1 week ago | itweb.co.za | Alison Job

In today’s digital economy, data is often referred to as the new currency of business. But what use is this currency if it’s locked away, never invested or spent – or used to drive better decision-making within the business? Many organisations are collecting vast amounts of data without extracting its full value – often owing to a lack of strategy, trust or understanding.
Rethinking enterprise licensing: A strategic pivot

1 month ago | itweb.co.za | Alison Job

Microsoft is changing its enterprise licensing model. The Enterprise Agreement (EA) model, built on the foundations of technology stability and predictability, is being gradually phased out in favour of the new Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model, which takes the unpredictable and dynamic technology environment into account.
Why new PMOs should look beyond cost in PPM selection

1 month ago | itweb.co.za | Alison Job

As organisations across South Africa and the rest of Africa strive to achieve their strategic goals, many are falling into a critical trap: prioritising price over long-term value when selecting project portfolio management (PPM) tools – especially in environments where the project management office (PMO) is still in its early stages of maturity. According to Bruce Moepye, Managing Director of Gen2 Enterprise Services, early maturity PMOs are especially vulnerable to this short-sighted approach.
Stop ignoring AI - it’s already in your office

1 month ago | itweb.co.za | Alison Job

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a topic reserved for IT specialists and tech enthusiasts. It is now an inescapable force reshaping industries across the board, from insurance and finance to mining, engineering and manufacturing. The question on everyone’s mind is: how will AI affect my job, and how can I use it to my advantage?
The bubble has burst: Why PMOs must evolve or risk obsolescence

1 month ago | itweb.co.za | Alison Job

For years, project management offices (PMOs) across the financial sector have been seen as necessary – but not always effective – structures within enterprise environments. Now, says Bruce Moepye, Managing Director of Gen2 Enterprise Services, the tide has turned. “The bubble has burst,” says Moepye. “Organisations can no longer afford to pour money into projects that don’t deliver.
Polling the extent of African businesses’ data resilience readiness

Mar 20, 2025 | itweb.co.za | Alison JobJohannesburg |Alison Job

By Alison JobJohannesburg, 20 Mar 2025ITWeb, in partnership with Veeam, is running a survey on data resilience readiness among businesses in Africa. The survey aims to explore just how prepared these businesses are to recover from a ransomware or cyber attack, as well as the resources they have at their disposal to help them recover. Brendan Widlake, the Regional Director for Africa at Veeam, says, “Data is at the heart of businesses. It's the most important asset.
Survey: Is everyone in the organisation responsible for cyber security?

Mar 13, 2025 | itweb.co.za | Alison JobJohannesburg |Alison Job

By Alison JobJohannesburg, 13 Mar 2025ITWeb, in partnership with Vodacom Business, conducted a survey on cyber security threats to gain insight into the threats that South African businesses are most concerned about – and how they’re mitigating them. There were 215 valid responses captured, with 55.81% of respondents at executive or mid-management level and 44.19% at IT staff or consultant level.
The AI-driven warehouse of the future

Feb 13, 2025 | itweb.co.za | Alison Job

Two major trends are reshaping warehousing: digitisation and automation. These trends, which are transforming industries worldwide, are streamlining operations and improving efficiency in distribution centres. Walter Groenewald, META Pre-Sales Leader for Honeywell, explains: “The automation journey in warehousing begins with digitising paper-based processes, then progressing to semi-automated systems, robotics and advanced conveyor systems.
AI a key driver in autoID sector

Feb 5, 2025 | itweb.co.za | Alison JobJohannesburg |Alison Job

The two biggest challenges cited by respondents for the past year were a lack of projects (32%) and financing of customers’ projects (31%). Caswell Mthembu says that many SMEs are unable to finance big projects, and BlueStar’s ability to fill that gap has been instrumental in enabling customers to access deals and projects that are key for their growth.
Minimising the risk of leadership change

Nov 19, 2024 | itweb.africa | Alison Job

Read time: 3 minutes ITWeb sat down with Bruce Moepye, the Managing Director of Gen2 Enterprise Services, a division of the Gen2 Group, to talk about what can go wrong when a business undergoes a change of leadership. Moepye starts out by saying that leadership change can disrupt an organisation’s digital transformation journey, often leading to a loss of momentum, misaligned objectives and frustrated employees.