itglobaldirection (2024)

02/08/2023

Captivating Round Table Discussion where we embark on a quest to uncover the very essence of Innovation! Join us for an illuminating conversation as we explore the multifaceted concept of innovation and its significance in shaping the world we live in.

🚀 About the Discussion:

Innovation is not just a buzzword; it is the lifeblood of progress and evolution. In this thought-provoking discussion, we bring together a diverse panel of esteemed thought leaders, experts, and scholars from various fields to delve into the depths of innovation. We'll unravel its true meaning, explore its historical context, and delve into its transformative power across industries and societies.

💡 Key Topics to Be Explored:

🔹 Defining Innovation: We'll begin by understanding the core essence of innovation and how it goes beyond mere technological advancements.

🔹 The Innovation Ecosystem: Uncover the intricate web of factors that foster innovation.

🔹 Innovation in Practice: Learn how businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations incorporate innovation to drive success and stay ahead in a competitive world.

🔹 Innovation in Pillars: People, Processes and Technology

🎤 Key Speakers:

We're honored to host a distinguished lineup of speakers, each with unique insights and perspectives on innovation:

🔸Idunnu Omisore, PMP, ITIL, CBAP

🔸Lauren Piwek

🔸Zimasa Ngcobozi MBA(GIBS)

🔸Yuliya Singayevska

🔗 How to Watch:

To be part of this intellectual exchange and gain profound insights into the concept of innovation, head over to our YouTube channel - IT Global Direction. Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated on our latest content!

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Help us make this discussion a catalyst for knowledge-sharing and inspiration by sharing this event with your friends, colleagues, and social networks. Let's come together to understand the true essence of innovation and its boundless potential!

Prepare to be inspired and enlightened at the Round Table! 🚀🌟

Captivating Round Table Discussion where we embark on a quest to uncover the very essence of Innovation! Join us for an illuminating conversation as we explo...

27/07/2023

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Description:Great discussion we had with Mark van Engelen and Benjamin Marais , bringing together Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Consultants to explor...

03/07/2023

We had a very insightful discussion with Kevin Francis, a Senior Cybersecurity Architect based in Canada. With vast experience in multiple industries.

Discussion Points:
02:39 What Organizations should do to be secured
04:53 Individual actions to stay secured
06:19 Vendor vs Organization's cybersecurity responsibilities
08:04 Security Considerations for Organizations
10:12 Security Considerations for Homes
13:11 Impact of Home Cybersecurity Breaches
14:28 App T&Cs and Access to Data

00:00 Intro01:20 Guest Intro01:54 Topic02:39 What Organizations should do to be secured04:53 Individual actions to stay secured06:19 Vendor vs Organization's...

26/06/2023

We had a really informative discussion with Refiloe Matsapa, she is a Release Train Engineer, a qualified Agilist, and SAFe Practitioner, with vast experience in Project Management.

Discussion Points:
03:12 Embedding Agile into Business Operations
05:45 Benefits of adopting Agile
06:47 Advise for Transition
08:27 Where to Start?
09:37 Advise for Leaders
11:42 Agile Top Down approach
15:07 Where to find reference material

Links discussed:
'https://scaledagile.com/safe-certification/
'https://www.scrumalliance.org/get-certified/scrum-master-track/certified-scrummaster
'https://www.scrumalliance.org/get-certified
'https://www.scrumalliance.org/community

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We had a really informative discussion with Refiloe Matsapa, she is a Release Train Engineer, a qualified Agilist, and SAFe Practitioner, with vast experienc...

19/06/2023

Happy Father's Day! to all the fathers and men in the IT industry who take the time out of their busy schedules to empower the next generation.

We had the honour to have a conversation with Benjamin Marais (Chief Information Officer for one of the biggest financial service institution). Discussing how to lift the strategy off the paper and the key players in leading and implementing strategy.

"Not every problem can be resolved by technology"

Rorisang Hlahatsi Baloyi

We had the honour to have a conversation with Benjamin Marais (Chief Information Officer for one of the biggest financial service institution). Discussing ho...

12/06/2023

June 2023 Lineup

It is always great to hear and learn from other people's experiences, we had the privilege to have conversations with:

1. Manene Rigala-Head of Information Technology Operations, about Strategy,
2. Benjamin Marais - Chief Information Officer, on how to lift the strategy off the paper(Strategy Implementation),
3. Refiloe Matsapa - Release Train Engineer, about the Agile Delivery Methodology,
4. And Kevin Francis - Senior Cybersecurity Architect, on Emerging Cyber Security

June 2023 LineupIt is always great to hear and learn from other people's experiences, we had the privilege to have conversations with:1. Manene Rigala-Head o...

30/05/2023

Mother's Day Special 🌺

This month we were celebrating professional mothers, especially mothers in the IT industry. These are mothers who have to keep up with the latest and greatest technologies while ensuring that they take care of and nurture their kids.

April Lynch from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, shared her experience and views on how she has managed to keep the balance.

IT Global Direction - Episode 24 - Mothers in IT- April Lynch and Rorisang Hlahatsi-Baloyi

28/04/2023

Abhishek Dewangan living in Oslo, Norway: Giving us tips on how organizations can integrate legacy systems with Artificial Intelligence(AI).

Abhishek Dewangan living in Oslo, Norway: Giving us a view on how organizations can integrate legacy systems with Artificial Intelligence.

23/04/2023

Curtis Nybo from Alberta, Canada. Sharing with us the history of Artificial Intelligence and why it is more powerful today.

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Curtis Nybo from Alberta, Canada. Sharing with us the history of Artificial Intelligence and why it is more powerful today.

20/04/2023

Yershen Pillay living in Johannesburg, South Africa. Sharing some of the work done to bridge the digital divide in South Africa.

30/03/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 19 - How Emerging Technologies can resolve some of Africa's Socio Economic issues.

We had an informative conversation with Ebo Richardson, from Accra, Ghana. He is a Non-Executive Board Member and has played various leadership, strategic and transformational roles in the IT industry.

Discussion Points:
01:20 - How to attract new Markets
02:05 - Technologies to tackle Africa's Socio Economic issues
04:23 - Current effectiveness of technology use
06:36 - Technology adoption in Agri SMEs
09:46 - Agri Tech Business Drivers
11:36 - Data collection models
13:25 - Emerging Technologies in Education

IT Global Direction - Episode 19 - How Emerging Technologies can resolve some of Africa's Socio Economic issues: We had an informative conversation with Ebo ...

20/03/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 18 - Digital Transformation: We had a very informative conversation with Tumiso Malombo , living in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a Senior Client Technology Lead, with vast experience in the digital and technology industry.

Discussion Points:
01:10 - What is Digital Transformation
02:39 - How to attract new Markets
04:15 - Technologies to enable Digital Transformation
05:23 - Cloud Security concerns
07:36 - Digital Transformation Key indicators
09:40 - Is Digital Transformation a new concept
11:39 - Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation
15:09 - Digital Transformation and Job Security

IT Global Direction - Episode 18 - Digital Transformation: We had a very informative conversation with Tumiso Malombo , living in Johannesburg, South Africa....

14/03/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 17 - Data Mesh: We had another informative conversation with Abhishek Dewangan, from India living in Oslo, Norway. He is an Enterprise Architect, a Public Speaker and more.

Discussion Points:

01:42 - What is Datamesh
04:02 - Datamesh vs Traditional Data Frameworks
06:32 - Cost Models
11:25 - Decentralized Data does not mean Data Silos
14:38 - Technologies to enable Datamesh
16:11 - Datamesh Team Structures

IT Global Direction - Episode 17 - Data Mesh: We had another informative conversation with Abhishek Dewangan, from India living in Oslo, Norway. He is an Ent...

09/03/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 16 - ChatGPT: Another amazing interview with Yuliya Singayevska, from Ukraine living in Canada, an incredible User Experience Designer with multinational experience.

Websites Discussed:
2:16 ChatGPT - https://lnkd.in/g8yNrcqw
9:37 DALL-E 2 - https://lnkd.in/gfZjKZvg
13:39 Copy.AI - https://www.copy.ai/
14:01 Tome.AI - https://beta.tome.app/

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IT Global Direction - Episode 16 - ChatGPT: Another amazing interview with Yuliya Singayevska, from Ukraine living in Canada, an incredible User Experience D...

27/02/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 15: Insightful conversation with Bramley Maetsa, living in South Africa, a Head of Delivery Enablement and DevOps Advisor with vast experience in the IT industry.

Discussion Points:
0:00 - Intro
00:44 - Guest Intro
01:07 - DevSecOps
02:49 - DevSecOps and Agile Relationship
05:12 - DevSecOps fit in the Organization
07:46 - Shift Left Threat analysis
08:58 - Recommendations to Transitioning to DevSecOps
11:47 - Is DevSecOps just an IT delivery approach?
13:47 - Summary

IT Global Direction - Episode 15: Insightful conversation with Bramley Maetsa, living in South Africa, a Head of Delivery Enablement and DevOps Advisor with ...

20/02/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 14: We had an interesting discussion with John-Paul Okkers, from South Africa. He is a Head of Digital Solutions with vast experience from various industries.

Topics Discussed:

1. Emerging Strategies
2. Emerging Strategies Due to Geopolitics
3. Using Technology to Strategize Frequently

IT Global Direction - Episode 14: We had an interesting discussion with John-Paul Okkers, from South Africa. He is a Head Digital Solutions with vast experie...

13/02/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 13: We had an interesting discussion with Abhishek Dewangan, from India living in Oslo, Norway. He is an Enterprise Architect, a Public Speaker and more.

Topics Discussed:
1. The Role of a Citizen Developer
2. Technologies used by Citizen Developers
3. Citizen Developer Contribution to Businesses
4. Difference between Citizen Developers, IT Programmers or Traditional Developers

IT Global Direction - Episode 13: We had an interesting discussion with Abhishek Dewangan, from India living in Oslo, Norway. He is an Enterprise Architect, ...

07/02/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 12: Great discussion with Dan Girvitz, living in Canada, a Data Analyst and Computational Neuroscience Researcher.

Topics Discussed:
1. Statistical Analysis of Data
2. Computational Neuroscience and Mathematics
3. Data Analysis Contribution to Businesses

IT Global Direction - Episode 12: Great discussion with Dan Girvitz, living in Canada, a Data Analyst and Computational Neuroscience Researcher.Topics Discus...

30/01/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 11: Insightful conversation with Leigh-Anne David, living in the United Kingdom (UK), a Senior Manager in Digital Risk Assurance.

Topics Discussed:
1. Cyber Governance
2. Cybersecurity Standards, Policies and Processes
3. Approach to Cybersecurity Governance from an Enterprise Perspective

IT Global Direction - Episode 11: Insightful conversation with Leigh-Anne David, living in the United Kingdom (UK), a Senior Manager in Digital Risk Assuranc...

23/01/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 10: Great discussion with Edzai Zvobwo, from Zimbabwe and living in South Africa, an Entrepreneur, Statistical Analyst, Data Science Strategist and more.

Topics Discussed:
1. Statistical Analysis of Data
2. Data Science and a 5 Step Methodology
3. Data as an IT and Business Integrator
4. Data Theories Useful for Business Leaders

IT Global Direction - Episode 10: Great discussion with Edzai (Conilias) Zvobwo, from Zimbabwe and living in South Africa, an Entrepreneur, Statistical Analy...

16/01/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 9: Great discussion with Sajjabi Richard, living in Uganda, an IT Manager with great interest in IT Security.

Topics Discussed:
1. Managing Modern IT Security Vulnerabilities
2. Responsibility of IT Security in the World of Outsourced Cloud Providers
3. Securing Transforming Businesses

IT Global Direction - Episode 9: Great discussion with Richard Sajjabi , living in Uganda, an IT Manager with great interest in IT Security. Topics Discusse...

09/01/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 8: Great discussion with Ncumisa Hlapo, living in South Africa, a Data Leader, and an amazing Speaker. Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans ‘22 and Young Data Analytics Professional of the Year Finalist '22. And a host to a very informative Podcast called Data Talk Podcast.

Topics Discussed:
1. The Evolution of Data
2. Data Contribution to Different Industries
3. Data Skills and Knowledge Management Approach

IT Global Direction - Episode 8: Great discussion with Ncumisa Hlapo, living in South Africa, a Data Leader, and an amazing Speaker. Mail & Guardian 200 Youn...

03/01/2023

IT Global Direction - Episode 7: An interesting conversation with Bobby Moeng, from Botswana, an Entrepreneur and IT Leader

Topics Discussed:
1. Practical IT Governance
2. IT Budgeting with Business in Mind
3. IT Modernization with Business in Mind
4. IT People

IT Global Direction - Episode 6: An interesting conversation with Bobby Moeng, from Botswana, an Entrepreneur and IT LeaderTopics Discussed:1. Practical IT G...

28/12/2022

IT Global Direction - Episode 6: Another amazing interview with Yuliya Singayevska, from Ukraine living in Canada, an incredible User Experience Designer with multinational experience.

Topics Discussed:
1. Virtual Reality Capabilities
2. Virtual Reality Technologies and Leading Companies Today
3. How Virtual Reality is Used By Technical and None Technical People

IT Global Direction - Episode 6: Another amazing interview with Yuliya Singayevska, from Ukraine living in Canada, an incredible User Experience(UX) Designer...

19/12/2022

IT Global Direction - Episode 5: Great discussion with Mohamed Jama Dalal, living in Kenya, a Chief Information Officer(CIO) and an amazing leader in the Technology Industry.

Topics Discussed:

1. Multi-Skilled IT Talent
2. Innovative Ways of Attracting and Retaining IT Talent
3. Publicizing IT Talent Programs
4. Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

IT Global Direction - Episode 5: Great discussion with Mohamed Jama Dalal, living in Kenya, a Chief Information Officer(CIO) and an amazing leader in the Tec...

11/12/2022

IT Global Direction - Episode 4: Great interview with Doreen Thabe, living in South Africa, an amazing IT Leader with great interest in developing IT people.

Topics Discussed:
1. Innovative IT Resourcing Strategies
2. Building IT Talent Internally
3. Adopting Agile delivery Methodology, To Ensure Business Continuity
4. IT Retention Beyond Renumeration

IT Global Direction - Episode 4: Great interview with Doreen Thabe, living in South Africa, an amazing IT Leader with great interest in developing IT people....

03/12/2022

IT Global Direction - Episode 3: Another amazing interview with vijay kumar Paigwar, living in Oslo Norway, a Software Tester with incredible experience in for multiple industries.

Topics Discussed:
1. The future of Software Testing
2. Software Testing Technologies
3. Advancement of Software Testing to-date
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IT Global Direction - Episode 3: Another amazing interview with Vijay Paigwar, living in Oslo Norway, a Software Tester with incredible experience in for mul...

27/11/2022

IT Global Direction - Episode2 - Great interview with Siphamandla Masuku, living in South Africa, a Digital and a Transformational leader.

Topics Discussed:
1. Digital Transformation
2. Business and IT Strategy
3. Digital Technologies
4. Digital Strategy

IT Global Direction-Episode2 - Great interview with Siphamandla Masuku, living in South Africa, a Digital and a Transformational leader.Topics Discussed:1. D...

19/11/2022

IT Global Direction - Episode 1: Great interview with Peter Phillip , living in Amsterdam, a Software Developer and an Entrepreneur.

Topics Discussed:
1. The future of Software Development
2. The future of IT Business
3. AI and the Metaverse

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