“A little bit of kindness goes a long way”- Laura Marston (nee O’Connor), 1999. What does kindness mean to you? Is it paying for someone’s groceries in the supermarket, or is it helping someone cross the road? Is it something small or is it a grand gesture?

South Africa has a rich history of technological innovation, and it is now time to leverage this expertise to help save the children of Africa. One area that holds immense promise is the use of AI systems to address some of the challenges facing children on the continent. With the

Life is full of challenges, but some people seem to be better equipped to handle adversity than others. They are able to bounce back from setbacks and thrive in the face of adversity. The reason for this is resilience. As someone who has been divorced, is accident prone (I kid

Good code is expensive... And bad code is even more expensive, you just probably haven't noticed it yet. Although let's be real, you probably came to this realization recently and that's how you found this article, but because it took so long to realize that your issue is indeed your

As we celebrate International Women's Day, it's important to recognize the progress that's been made toward gender equality, but also the work that remains. At VDP, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone is equal, regardless of gender. We know that women face unique challenges in the tech industry.

In today's fast-paced world, where customers have a plethora of options available at their fingertips, it is crucial for businesses to stay relevant in their customers' eyes. With the advent of social media and online shopping, customers have become more discerning in their choices, and businesses must adapt their strategies

Absolutely it can. Just like people, companies have unique traits and characteristics that can define their personality. A company can certainly have a distinct character, identity, and culture. Traits including the company's values, mission, culture, and brand identity shapes its actions, reputation, and relationships. The personality of a company can

As the People Director for VDP, I know first-hand how challenging recruitment can be. With so many variables to consider and countless candidates to sift through, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. That's why many companies are turning to automation to streamline their recruitment processes. While there are certainly pros and

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the global economy and South Africa is no exception. With the rise of AI and its increasing impact on various industries, there is a growing interest in its adoption in South Africa. However, there are also significant challenges that need to be addressed in

HMRC actively incentivises all UK Companies – large or small – to commit financial resources to innovation and/or Research and Development spend (R+D). The way they do so is to offer a corporation tax credit, against your liability (if any), calculated in proportion to the amount of ‘qualifying’ R+D

South Africa's state-owned power utility, Eskom, has been grappling with various challenges in recent years, ranging from debt burdens to inadequate investment in new power generation capacity. One of the most significant challenges Eskom faces is corruption and fraud. Eskom has faced several corruption scandals, with allegations of mismanagement, fraud,

Data and analytics have become critical components of business success in today's world. Companies that can effectively gather, analyse, and use data can make better-informed decisions, identify new opportunities, and optimize their operations. However, many companies face significant challenges in harnessing the power of data and analytics. That's where Voodoo

A few weeks ago I made an automated solution that processes emails, pulls out any actions it thinks are for me, and adds them to my task management system. It worked pretty well when I tested it on a few dozen emails, and I was pleased with the results. I

Here's a thing: no-code/low-code when it works, it works like a charm... But then sooner or later you run into a use case that the makers did not think of covering or at least not the way you need it. I spent this week purely looking into such solutions

Introduction As the end of the financial year approaches, many organisations are looking for ways to optimise their budgets and expenses. One of the ways businesses can benefit from this period is by pre-buying development resources for future projects. By securing a fixed rate for these resources, businesses can save

As businesses continue to face unprecedented challenges and changes, it is important for organizations to adopt agile working methods to stay competitive. This not only involves flexibility in processes and procedures, but also a flexible workforce that can respond to changing conditions. The concept of agility has been popularized in