AI is always listening, but are we?
By Industry Contributor 9 December 2021By Melissa Jantjies, Business Solutions Manager: Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for SAS in South Africa FULL STORY >
Industry Insight - Is your disaster recovery plan really a security hazard?
By Industry Contributor 7 December 2021Every business should have a disaster recovery plan, says Stuart Bernard, VP of Digital Solutions, Iron Mountain EMEA to ensure challenges are prevented or handled before they escalate. FULL STORY >
Amid the Great Resignation, Curiosity is an increasingly important skill for employees
By Staff Writer 18 November 2021Curiosity is emerging as an essential skill in this new world of work. But while curiosity can address critical business challenges, many organisations struggle to develop and harness this skill. FULL STORY >
Fraud Week targets pandemic-fuelled schemes and scams
By Staff Writer 15 November 2021Fraud already cost businesses and individuals $5 trillion each year before the pandemic, but COVID-19’s upheaval created a perfect climate for it to grow. FULL STORY >
Unravelling the complicated struggle to tackle South Africa's energy security
By Staff Writer 19 October 2021As South Africa has recently endured another round of its load shedding nemesis, there has been a concerted call to address and relook at the country’s energy security, to meet the immediate and future demand. SAS's... FULL STORY >
Be curious, be inspired – SAS expert advises local young professionals
By Staff Writer 11 October 2021There is no shortage of challenges faced by young professionals today. A former intern from SAS offered some sound advice to assist them in a turbulent world. FULL STORY >
Combating fraud in the digital world with the support of AI
By Staff Writer 5 October 2021With technology evolving and people embracing the likes of mobile wallets and banking apps businesses must rethink how best to bolster anti-fraud mechanisms, asserts SAS, with the the answer being artificial intelligence (AI). FULL STORY >
SAS interns raise their voices on a career in data sciences
By Staff Writer 10 September 2021How viable is a career in data science? And what typically leads someone to pursue one? Recently, a few interns at SAS weighed in on this vibrant career path and why they have pursued one. FULL STORY >
Pandemic spurs banks
By Staff Writer 2 September 2021Amid a COVID-driven surge in fraud and financial crime, more than half of financial institutions globally have either already deployed AI in their anti-money laundering compliance processes, a new study has revealed. FULL STORY >
COVID-19 and data science: Modelling a pandemic
By Industry Contributor 30 August 2021With the pandemic and its impact still being keenly felt in our world, humanity has a potent ally in this particular battle: data science. SAS's Mark Lambrecht explains how data science is playing a crucial role in managing the impact of the... FULL STORY >
Digital alternatives and disruption here to stay
By Staff Writer 27 August 2021According to some new research from SAS, the supply chain has been disrupted with better data analysis, and the changes it portends will continue post the pandemic. FULL STORY >
A data-driven approach to managing COVID-19
By Staff Writer 24 June 2021Data analytics company SAS unpacks the challenges of dealing with and analysing the pandemic, as Covid-19 cases soar in Gauteng. FULL STORY >
Investing in STEM skills is crucial in the data economy, says SAS
By Staff Writer 22 June 2021To ensure African economies benefit fully from the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), and the data economy it will bring, there are several trends that industries on the continent need to fully embrace. Adesh Nathalal, Education... FULL STORY >
Customers to increase spending once vaccines have been rolled out, SAS research finds
By Staff Writer 17 June 2021According to the latest research from SAS, the vaccine rollout will also herald a shot in the arm for the economy. FULL STORY >
Using AI responsibly will always require a human touch
By Staff Writer 15 June 2021Decision-makers are concerned about how the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology can negatively impact their brand which has given rise to the concept of Responsible AI (RAI). SAS' Olivier Penel explains. FULL STORY >
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