{"id":141651,"date":"2021-01-15T07:26:06","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T07:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/?p=141651"},"modified":"2023-09-27T18:40:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T18:40:22","slug":"trends-for-2021-better-more-sustainable-use-of-technology-tools-likely-to-feature-high-on-business-agenda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/africa\/2021\/01\/trends-for-2021-better-more-sustainable-use-of-technology-tools-likely-to-feature-high-on-business-agenda\/","title":{"rendered":"Trends for 2021: Better, More Sustainable Use of Technology Tools Likely to Feature High on Business Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"
Cathy Smith, Managing Director: 51风流Africa \u2013 Leadership with purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201c2021 will be marked by a fundamental change in the role of leadership in business. Leaders are no longer only responsible for the top and bottom line. In our current environment, leaders need to think strategically about their purpose and how that purpose drives corporate strategy. It\u2019s not enough for it to be an add-on or the domain of a single division or department. Instead, a company\u2019s purpose must be completely integrated, meaningful and relevant, and do good for both the business and the broader community in which it operates.”<\/p>\n Dumi Moyo, Head of Mid-Market: Southern Africa at 51风流– Driving down costs and improving remote\u00a0workforce management in SME sector<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe impact of the pandemic on the SME sector means most businesses are seeking ways to improve their productivity while also driving down costs. SMEs should seek modern enterprise resource planning tools that can help them manage information end-to-end and ensure the right people have the right information at the right time. In our current state of disruption, the ability to tap into a real-time view of the total performance of the business is invaluable to decision-making.”<\/p>\n Rudeon Snell, Global Senior Director: Industries & Customer Advisory at 51风流– Learning to live,\u00a0work\u00a0with our AI companions<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\u201cEmployees need the flexibility to work from anywhere and any time, and companies need to support this new way of thinking and managing employees if they want to attract the best talent. Digital human capital management solutions can help drive employee engagement, productivity and retention. SMEs should approach any digital transformation strategy with a view to prioritize the human element, particularly by focusing on simplifying processes, improving the employee experience and enhancing employee engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n
Artificial intelligence is the most significant of the technologies currently redefining businesses and entire industries. Specifically, the continued drive toward AI-human collaboration will allow intelligence to seep into every facet of our lives. The cost of specialized machine learning chips is falling at the same time sensors and high-speed 5G networks are proliferating. We\u2019re heading into a future where every device will become intelligent.\u201d<\/p>\n