Era of first-party data dawns as the data cookie crumbles

[Lindsey Schutters] Marketers are facing a reality without third-party cookies that many brands are not prepared...

Google gives Universal Analytics shutdown 1 July deadline

[Lindsey Schutters] Google put out a notice of a 1 July deadline for full adoption of Google Analytics 4...

Why is safeguarding business data crucial for digital success?

[Iniel Dreyer] What defines a reliable data management and protection plan, and how can enterprises safeguard their security effectively?

Modern data challenges demand advanced management platforms

[Kate Mollett] Data is growing at a rapid and unprecedented rate, housed in complex multi-cloud and hybrid environments, more business-critical than ever before...

Why data management is key to unlocking the digital transition of African banks

[Gary Allemann] The African banking sector is being completely transformed by the digitisation process, but big questions remain over the speed of that transformation and the nature of the changes...

First-party data is back in vogue - here's why

[Josephine Buys] Voluntary shared personal data is the holy grail for marketers...

The right data is critical to clean 'line of sight' into the entire supply chain

[Andrew Dawson] 'Line of sight' in the supply chain has taken on a new meaning in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)...

Technology is not enough to unlock the power of data

[Yudhvir Seetharam] The businesses which will be able to count themselves amongst the most successful in the coming years will be those that have succeeded in fully harnessing the power of data...

Why data management is a necessity - Even for SMEs

[Hemant Harie] There is a perception amongst SMEs that data, while important, is not as critical as it is for a larger business. However, this could not be further from the truth...

A new tiered approach is needed to secure data collected from IoT devices

[Hayden Sadler] In order to deliver business benefits, data must be transferred to a storage repository quickly to be analysed...

Paying less and paying later for data storage is key for businesses

[Hayden Sadler] The current financial crisis is forcing businesses to re-evaluate their decisions and look to flexible financial and consumption-based data storage models to survive...

PoPI Act readiness: 6 things to do

[Anna Collard] Just under one-third of organisations indicated they are well prepared for PoPIA. Here are six things that can be done to improve compliance readiness...

Effective WFH streamlined through data management as the next frontier

[Gary Allemann] Data management should deliver an increase in the understanding of the forces shaping markets and businesses. This knowledge will help companies outsmart competitors...

Data analytics offers new business opportunities - Bluegrass Digital

[Nick Durrant] Data and analytics are disrupting traditional business models and ecosystems, helping modern organisations remain competitive...

Why POPI compliance is not just an IT issue

[Johan Scheepers] Many organisations believe that POPI compliance will not affect them. This is a short-sighted attitude that could see them falling foul of the law...

Data management is at the heart of cloud security

[Johan Scheepers] More businesses are finally making the move to the cloud in the wake of accelerated digital transformation. While these businesses now benefit from enhanced agility and flexibility, cybercriminals have leapt into action to exploit any vulnerabilities that may exist...

How AI can, and can't, improve your customer experience

[Ryan Falkenberg] Ask the leadership of any reasonably-sized company what technology they're looking to implement and they'll almost invariably mention artificial intelligence...

#WomensMonth: Vhuhwavho Matibe, "Love yourself. Celebrate yourself. Pursue all your passions!"

[Evan-Lee Courie] This Women's Month, we've showcased the incredible work of women in their respective fields of expertise...