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In almost 18 months, the world has been disrupted, and how we work and how businesses operate has shifted. While the permanency of this new environment is uncertain, one thing that we do know is that organisations need to be responsive to change if they are to find success going forward. Technology is the non-negotiable tool to help businesses achieve this agility. While companies have been expected to accelerate their use of technology during the COVID-19 crisis, 67% of organisations have fallen behind in their digital transformation strategy this past year. This was a key finding of The Digital Corporation 2021 study conducted by World Wide Worx in partnership with SYSPRO, Dell Technologies, Intel and Cycan. The research, which is based on feedback from 400 high-level decision makers at South African enterprises, indicates that the pandemic and the transition to remote working has slowed down digitalisation efforts. Adapting to change now and in the future Despite the reduced pace of...

Microsoft launches the Windows PC Affordability in Africa Initiative 11 December, Johannesburg – Today, Microsoft launched the Windows PC Affordability in Africa Initiative, a programme that aims to reduce the prevalence of Microsoft software piracy in Africa’s emerging markets. To implement the Initiative, the organisation is working with its major PC partners, Acer, Asus, Dell, Intel, Lenovo, SMD Technologies and Mustek to improve the uptake and affordability of genuine software across the continent.  Providing consumers with an enhanced, authentic experience using genuine software, and in so doing, creating awareness around the topic at hand encompasses two key objectives of this initiative. Africa’s emerging market potential is unparalleled and business development and the growth of existing SME’s remains a key focus across the continent. To tap into this potential growth, access to affordable genuine software and hardware is necessary if the digital divide is ...