It isn’t new, or novel to say that digitising production, operations and logistics will lead to more efficiency, higher quality, and improved output. What’s less understood is how to reach that point. How do organisations achieve their optimisation ambitions? Industrial organisations with globally distributed sets of operations, all strive toward operational excellence by reducing unplanned…
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses across industries are striving to remain competitive, relevant, and innovative. At the core of this evolution lies a powerful driver—data. Digital transformation, which fundamentally changes how businesses operate and deliver value through technology, relies heavily on the ability to harness and leverage data effectively. The Foundation of Digital…
15 June 2022 Microsoft hosted a virtual roundtable panel discussion about digital transformation in agriculture for food security in Africa. The roundtable explored how accelerating digital transformation in agriculture is leading to agritech developments that have a tangible positive impact on food security in Africa. With agriculture sustaining up to 70% of Africa’s livelihoods, Microsoft is…
Organizations and enterprises are undergoing digital transformations as a result of a slew of new digital technologies that are gaining traction across all industries. This transition is being carried out with an eye on both the short-term and long-term changes that will arise from these new developments. The most critical aspect in a company’s ability…
Over and above leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud services; it has been widely acknowledged that the key building block for true digital transformation is the need for businesses to become data-driven. Of course, this is a uniquely challenging task for almost every business. Dealing with the Data Challenge At the core of any data…
How Hybrid Cloud & AI Boost Innovation in Africa’s Banking Sector Written by Luis Monzon Over the past few years, organisations across sectors have embarked on their digital transformation journeys at a moderate pace following industry predictions. The pandemic fast-tracked digital transformation as companies looked to emerging technologies in order to avoid business interruptions and ensure…