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We are delighted to share that Lungile Mginqi, Group CIO at SASOL will be sharing Sasol’s Gen-AI journey at our race Driving Innovation Acceleration. Mginqi is the Group Chief Information Officer at Sasol, a global leader in integrated chemicals and energy solutions. With over two decades of experience in technology leadership, Lungile has a proven track record of driving innovation and digital transformation. Prior to joining Sasol, he held senior executive roles at Accenture, Zimele Technologies, and Pacific Gas and Electricity. Lungile's expertise spans from business and technology consulting, and he has a deep understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities facing today's organisations. As Group CIO, Lungile is responsible for overseeing Sasol's global IT strategy and operations. He is committed to leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, drive growth, and create sustainable value for the company and its stakeholders. COOi Studios became Sasol's Enterprise and Supplier Development beneficiary in May 2023, where they initially helped us overhaul our business accounting and finance operations through this initiative we have tripled(%) our operating profit. In December 2023, we became a supplier to Sasol and have subsequently created five jobs in our business, we are looking forward to growing our business with them.  #MFest #InnovationAccelerationwithCOOi #GenAI

We are literally gearing up to take business leaders on a ride of Digital Transformation in the era of Generative AI. Our event the Digital Innovation Acceleration Ride will be held in Johannesburg, Friday, 25th October 2024. At the event, COOi will demonstrate how organisations can leverage the below emerging technologies and frameworks through research and live demonstrations: ☁ Cloud Automation, precision engineering of digital transformation through cloud automation 💸 Business Value Architecting, generative AI as a tool for accelerating innovation through value determination 💙 Agility through Experience Design, responsive dynamics of user-centric design leveraging AI 🗃 Increasing Efficiency through Data, the power of Data-Driven Performance 👩🔧 Citizen Development, democratising digital transformation through your people We are looking forward to the ride with our clients and the opportunity to share our passion for digital transformation in the new. To learn more email: christina.mosomane@cooistudios.com

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SATNAC hosted its annual conference for the 26th year this week. Our Director Sandiso Sibisi attended the two day conference held at Kruger National Park. The conference educated its delegates about challenges the Telco industry is facing, and the industry speakers responded with insightful thinking and students presented cutting edge technologies and research to combat the challenges! Alongside the preparation of the Conference, SATNAC ran an Innovation Challenge, where Telkom Amdocs Huawei Openserve shared industry challenges for learners to tackle. The journey encompassed the learners crystallising their solutions, understanding the commercial viability of their solution and pitching their ideas to 'investors'. At the conference the Innovation Challenge winners were presented with their certificates and prizes up to the value of 9000 ZAR. Congratulations to all the challenges winners from IIE Varsity College University of the Witwatersrand North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit University of Eswatini A big thank you to the COOi team that delivered this initiative Sandile Khumalo Mandisa Mbundu and a big thank you to the Telkom SATNAC team for affording us the opportunity to lead such an impactful project Maletsabisa (Tsabi) Molapo, PhD Asavela Sigonya Babedi Modieginyane

Unlock the Power of Citizen Development with COOi Studios! 🚀 Citizen development is revolutionising the way organisations innovate by empowering non-technical employees to create their own applications using low-code/no-code platforms. It's time to accelerate digital transformation and stay ahead of the curve! 📊 Here’s why it matters: 👩🏽💻 By 2024, 80% of tech products will be built by non-tech professionals. ✍🏽 The number of citizen developers in large enterprises will soon outnumber professional developers by 4:1. 💪🏽 60% of custom apps are already being built outside IT departments. 👨🏽💼 Businesses that embrace citizen development score 33% higher on innovation. 💡 Read more in our latest Thought Leadership piece by Lungelo Mpanza, where we dive deep into the power and potential of Citizen Development for organisations! 👉🏽 Click here to join the conversation and learn how citizen development can transform your business: https://lnkd.in/dAiDu2Xu #CitizenDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #COOiStudios #Innovation #LowCode #NoCode #FutureOfWork #Empowerment #TechInnovation #DataDriven

Join us as our founder, Sandiso Sibisi interviewed by Mudiwa Gavaza, MBA, shares insights on COOi Studios' mission to drive local tech dominance through responsible business practices and a commitment to sustainable development goals. In this episode, Sandiso discusses: 💡 COOi Studios' journey from inception to becoming a trusted partner for clients like Sasol, Engen, Anglo American, and Standard Bank. 💡 The impact of gender equality, responsible innovation, and sustainability in our work. 💡 Key trends in technology innovation and how COOi Studios is shaping the future of business in industries such as financial services, resources, telecommunications, and more. 💡 The value of Sandiso’s corporate experience and how it has shaped her entrepreneurial path to success. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about COOi Studios’ business model, growth, and how we’re making waves in the tech consulting space. 🔗 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/d4NEdYBY #COOiStudios #TechInnovation #BusinessGrowth #SustainableBusiness #Entrepreneurship #TechnologyConsulting #BusinessDaySpotlight #Podcast

We were thrilled to be a part of Medic East Africa 2024, held from the 4-6 of September at the KICC. This event provided a valuable platform for us to showcase the groundbreaking work we’ve been doing within the healthcare industry. Over the course of the event, we had the opportunity to engage with healthcare leaders and professionals, sharing how COOi Studios is driving transformation through: 💡 Advanced Analytics and Predictive Modeling: Empowering healthcare providers to make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. 🎨 Human-Centered Design: Crafting intuitive digital health platforms that improve patient engagement and streamline care delivery, ensuring a better healthcare experience for all. 🚀 Sustainable Business Models: Partnering with healthcare organisations to develop strategies that balance quality care with long-term sustainability. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and took the time to learn about our innovative services. We’re excited to continue our journey in revolutionising healthcare and look forward to future collaborations. If you missed us at Medic East Africa, feel free to reach out—we’d love to connect and explore how we can work together to transform the healthcare landscape. Isabel Bocolo #COOiStudios #MedicEastAfrica #HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech #DigitalTransformation #PatientCare #Sustainability

We’re excited to announce the newest members of our team who are bringing fresh energy and expertise to COOi Studios! ⭐ Thato Khoza, our new UI/UX Design Project Lead, bringing a wealth of experience and vision to lead our design projects to new heights. ⭐ Christina Mosomane, our new Operations Analyst, who will be streamlining processes and ensuring our operations are running smoothly. ⭐ Nabeelah Vally, joining us as a Marketing Analyst, ready to elevate and coordinate our marketing strategies and drive impactful campaigns. ⭐️Philakahle Sithole, stepping in as our Graphic Design Analyst, who will be adding her creative flair to our design projects. We’re thrilled to have you on board and can’t wait to see the amazing work you’ll do as part of the COOi Studios team! 🚀 Welcome to a journey of innovation, collaboration, and growth. Let’s make great things happen together! #WelcomeToCOOi #NewJoiners #Innovation #TeamCOOi #Marketing #Operations #Design #UIUX

Thank you to the AWS team for a splendid day, filled with learnings, engagement and networking. So lovely to see the usual suspects in tech! My key takeaways: 👩💻 Amazon Q is a good of example of the move towards ‘Citizen Development’ use of low code/ no code platforms (read our POV: https://lnkd.in/dTKDs-iJ) 🩷 The banks who do not become customer obsessed will eventually die.. and trust will be the game changer 🧬Gen AI is pretty much here to stay, the growing number of use cases, are astronomical 📊 We have transitioned from data warehouses to data lakes and now data mesh is making its way Thank you to the speakers and the tech community that showed up today, seeing old faces makes the journey sweeter 🤍

We’re thrilled to announce that COOi Studios will be at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit, where innovation meets cloud excellence. Our team is eager to explore the latest in AWS services and share how we’re leveraging them to drive transformative solutions for our clients. Whether you’re interested in cloud automation, advanced analytics, or emerging technologies like GenAI, our project leads are here to connect! Don’t hesitate to approach us and learn how COOi Studios is applying the full spectrum of AWS services to solve complex business challenges. 🔍 Meet Our Team: Sandiso Sibisi - Director Lungelo Mpanza - Technology Lead Lebogang Gwala - Design Research Project Lead Thato Khoza - UI/UX Design Project Lead Sandile Khumalo - Strategy Project Lead Tshepang Mofokeng-Masuku - Marketing Lead We can’t wait to connect, collaborate, and innovate with you at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit! Let’s shape the future of cloud technology together. 🚀 #AWSSummit #COOiStudios #CloudAutomation #DigitalTransformation #AWS #Innovation