Month: July 2024
Traditional strategic planning may be failing SA businesses
July 30, 2024
In the context of economic upheaval, SA businesses need to revise their strategic plans, and adjust based on their measure and understanding of ‘uncertainty’.
The AI revolution in corporate communications, balancing speed, volume, and quality
Maintaining quality in an AI-enhanced environment is crucial. Jane Barrett from Reuters emphasised this at the summit, stating that while Reuters was following a measured approach to including AI, "No story goes out (in a trusted news brand) without a second pair of eyes."
Cyber threats remain at the top of risk registers
In the face of a fresh wave of reported SA and global cyber breaches, Aprio Credence research confirms cyber threats remain at the top of risk registers for SA’s leading companies.
Can you handle a “Roaring Kitty”?
Who, or what is “Roaring Kitty”, you may ask? Well, cast your mind back to late 2020/early2021 when a saga played out on Nasdaq around a little-known share called GameStop (share code: GME). “Roaring Kitty” is the name used by former financial analyst Keith Gill as his YouTube and Twitter handle when he shares investment opinions.
Building reputational capital through crises
Over many years, Aprio has represented several clients in the resources sector. This sector faces numerous challenges that can negatively impact reputation and long-term success, including labour and community protest action, safety accidents, environmental impacts and activist campaigns, among others.
Trends and insights into Africa’s media landscape
A recent news announcement signalled the end of an era, with several print publications on the chopping block in South Africa.
AI Summit London 2024: Challenges and Opportunities for Tech Leaders
July 24, 2024
As AI rapidly breaks its own hype cycle, tech leaders and C-suite executives face a changing landscape where tough decisions will need to be made