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3 steps to embarking on a successful digital transformation journey
Digital transformation has quickly become one of the most talked-about disruptors across the world. In fact, Gartner reports that globally 90% of organizations are making it a priority. This means that now, more than ever before, businesses are on the…
Advancing 4IR through CSI
With enormous potential to better human lives, the dawn of the connected technological age has placed telecommunications companies at the foreground of the advancement of society. The onus is on companies within the 4IR value chain to take the lead…
Microsoft partners with MultiChoice to transform entertainment in Africa
The world of entertainment is changing rapidly. Increased access to fibre to the home, as well as a growing number of content creators and video-on-demand services, are forcing large entertainment companies to rethink their business strategies and innovate new and…
INTERVIEW: Advocating for the Advancement of Women in Tech
Women make up just one-fifth of the worlds top 10 global tech companies – which is why CMO at SYSPRO, Sandra Fraga acts as a passionate advocate for women empowerment and female Leadership in the IT Industry. On the…
Supercomputer in Kenya Helps Track Emerging Locust Swarms for Extermination
Just recently Kenya suffered the worst locust outbreak in 70 years. With fears of a second wave of the winged scourge blotting the sky over farmer’s crops, scientists are turning to a new tracking programme in the hopes of preventing…
Pay on Demand is Vital for Financial Inclusion in Africa, reports Mastercard
According to Mastercard, giving people the ability to pay only for what they use, as they need it, can lift millions of people across Africa out of poverty and make prosperity possible. A new white paper titled Pay on Demand:…
SA Home Affairs to Refocus on Tech Initiatives for 2020
The Department of Home Affairs in South Africa is set to work on a number of new tech-focused initiatives over the oncoming financial year, reports My Broadband looking at the National Treasury’s estimates of national expenditure in 2020. At the…
Kaspersky Innovation Hub Creates First Blockchain-Based Voting Machine
Polys, a project from Kaspersky Innovation Hub which is developing a secure online voting platform for businesses, universities and political parties has revealed its new prototype for the Polys Voting Machine. This new machine is the first of its kind…
JSE to Employ AI to Sniff Out Corporate Crime
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is preparing to set in motion a plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) to combat insider trading and other transgressions by listed companies, curving clandestine activities and corporate crookery, reports the Business Times. JSE CEO,…
Nutanix Cloud Solutions, Digital transformation Modernises Ailing Infrastructure of UK Energy Company
Nutanix, a worldwide leader in enterprise cloud computing, announced the adoption of its software by UK-based Total Gas & Power, a gas and electricity supplier for industry, commercial and business sectors. Nutanix’s solution has placed the energy company on track…
MTN and Tecnotree team up to tackle Digital Transformation across Africa
MTN Group announced that it has chosen Tecnotree to be a strategic partner for its Digital Transformation journey. Tecnotree, a global provider of business support systems for the telecom industry, will commence the transformation in Ghana. As the first country…
INTERVIEW: How organisations can replenish the talent pool
The global digital skills gap is growing at an alarming rate. Work is rapidly changing as the adoption of artificial intelligence grows, connectivity is accelerated, and new talent models and cognitive tools have become the norm. IT News Africa’s Jenna…
Why digital transformation is no longer a luxury for your business
Digital transformation is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s critical to the survival of your business. When the economy and business landscape is in a period of growth and prosperity, organisations can be forgiven for thinking that digital transformation is a…
South Africans must turn tech talk into action to drive economic growth
Despite the various economic and structural challenges that South Africa currently faces, there are many market opportunities and reasons to remain optimistic. An acceleration in cloud services adoption within the local enterprise space and recent investments made by global hyperscalers…
The 5 stages of digital maturity
One of the most common misconceptions about digital transformation is that it’s about the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and IT systems that optimise operational processes. While technology plays an important part, it doesn’t give us the full picture. Many companies…
AI and robotics: The future of call centres
With customer experience considered a significant factor in driving customer loyalty and retention, companies must do more to ensure their call centres are up to the task. This is where innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process…
