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How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
Family is very important to me . I spend most of my time with my family and I enjoy watching my daughters compete in sports and push themselves to be the best versions of themselves . deliver operational efficiency , ensure data security and address the changing business climate .
What are the region-specific challenges when implementing new technologies in South Africa ?
In South Africa , the global pandemic has brought about huge challenges to businesses that must now grasp the new ways of working . Businesses are now prioritising budgets to survive this period which means realigning strategies according to how customers are responding to the current climate .
If you could go back and change one career decision , what would it be ?
I wouldn ’ t change anything , each role I have held has presented a learning opportunity for me to upskill myself and has provided the building blocks for my current position .
What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry ?
In today ’ s world , most organisations have embarked on their digitisation journeys and this requires added investments in technologies that assist with moving the physical to digital . Today ’ s digital enterprises are confronting a growing universe of content , often siloed in legacy systems across multiple applications and business users . Highly regulated and process-driven industries – in particular financial services , healthcare and the public sector – are feeling the pain and an investment in cloud-based content services can
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the next 12 months ?
Legacy enterprise content management systems have evolved into content service platforms ( CSP ). CSPs are much better equipped to assist organisations unlock the hidden value of their content wherever it resides through modern , AI-infused content-driven applications . They also assist to better facilitate operational efficiencies and ease compliance with new and more demanding regulations and security requirements such as the General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) and Protection of Personal Information Act ( POPIA ).
What advice would you offer somebody aspiring to obtain C-level position in your industry ?
To always act with integrity and genuinely value people you work with and the customers you serve . p
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