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IoT: Driving innovation in supply chain and logistics
It has become widely respected that when technology is used to aid innovation, it can deliver significant value to the business bottom line. Not only do the latest disruptive technologies often aid in reducing operational costs to businesses, but they…
Accelerating your Digital Transformation
Businesses that harness the power of digital are experiencing massive advantages, with growth and efficiency benchmarks often leaping by double- and even triple-digit advances. But while the attainment of digital clearly bears a lot of fruit, getting to that stage…
How digital transformation can drive growth and job creation across emerging economies
Innovation and entrepreneurship play an ever-increasing role in growing Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem. According to research by the GSMA Ecosystem Accelerator, over the past two years alone, Africa has seen the number of innovation hubs double. Whilst the big 3 cities…
The IoT platform market has entered a consolidation phase
According to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the global market for IoT device management and application enablement platforms reached US$ 1.1 billion in 2017. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.2…
Meet Magic Software at Digital Transformation Congress 2018
The Digital Transformation Congress, set to take place on 26 July 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, will bring together over 300 industry experts who will explore the wave of change that digital transformation is set to bring and discuss…
Johannesburg gets ready for Digital Transformation Congress 2018
The Digital Transformation Congress, hosted by IT News Africa, is scheduled for 26 July 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. The conference will bring together hundreds of senior executives who will explore emerging technology trends such as AI, IoT,…
Darktrace confirmed as track sponsor for Digital Transformation Congress
Darktrace has been named track sponsor for the Digital Transformation Congress set for 26 July 2018. The congress will take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre, where over 300 senior executives and digital visionaries will come together to explore emerging…
Microsoft enables South African NPOs to drive greater impact through digital transformation
On Tuesday, Microsoft Philanthropies announced $1M (US) in cash and technology grants to three innovative South African non-profit organisations (NPO) to help further their work in driving greater social impact in South Africa. The grants to Youth Empowerment Services (YES),…
Has a connected government moved from being a convenience to a necessity?
As governments are working towards delivering quality services in increasingly complex environments, so Internet of Things (IoT) technology could provide new value for South African citizens, enhance capabilities, streamline processes and better engage partners. BBD executive Muzuvukile Matlala highlights how…
Data breaches are putting digital transformation strategies at risk, finds Kaspersky Lab
According to new research from Kaspersky Lab, safeguarding data continues to present new challenges for businesses, with the most expensive cybersecurity incidents over the last 12 months related to data protection. In an effort to enable digital transformation without compromising…
Digital Transformation Congress announces first wave of speakers
The Digital Transformation Congress 2018 will host various IT and business executives on Thursday, 26 July at the Main Auditorium, Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. This event will showcase the leading developments in digital transformation with an array of high profile…
Digital transformation to boost local jobs and IT sector performance
A new study by data analytics firm IDC is finding that digital transformation in the era of intelligent cloud and intelligent edge will enable organisations to create new jobs, with the IT sector in South Africa expected to create as…
Africa Accelerated: How Digital transformation is accelerating growth on the continent
If there was ever a time to watch progress in Africa, it would be now. As we have seen so many times before, the continent has the ability to leapfrog technological trends and with the rapid scaling of digital technologies…
Investing in the game-changing technologies of tomorrow
Blue Label Ventures has committed to assisting security start-up iCrypto to drive its disruptive authentication and identity solution into the local and global markets. Security and identity management are one of the critical issues in today’s business environment, as the…
Obama’s Digital Director heads to Johannesburg for Digital Transformation Congress
The Digital Transformation Congress will take place on 26 July 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, with “Redefining the future organisation through digital” as the running theme of the day. The congress will assemble a variety of industries all in…
NB-IoT device shipments will reach 613.2 million units in 2023 – Berg Insight
According to a new research report from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, global shipments of NB-IoT devices will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.8 percent from 106.9 million units in 2018 to reach 613.2 million units…
