Take cover

Thanks to new technology – think AI and machine learning – buying insurance can be as simple as clicking on an app, and a previously onerous task is done in minutes Read more

Talk to the hand

From palm-vein readers to iris scanners, biometric access is replacing passwords to safekeep data Read more

Appy ever after

The market for applications to ‘run’ people’s lives is thriving. Are these ubiquitous digital tools in fact making things easier? Or do they complicate matters? Read more

The personnel touch

As the modern office evolves, technology is enabling businesses to focus on employee fulfilment, resulting in more productivity Read more

Social studies

It’s easier than ever before to do a background check on prospective employees – with the help of AI Read more

A load to bear

Office managers can no longer afford to ignore the energy costs of the many machines that run our working lives Read more

WAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE

Robots are improving efficiencies and cutting costs for businesses across the globe, but should they be taxed like human employees? Read more

SCIENTIFIC STUDY

SA is taking steps to ensure it’s at the forefront of the fast-growing biotechnology industry Read more