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Demonstrating the latest K9 explosive detection tech at Securex 2019
Vapor Wake K9 SA will be showcasing the Vapor Wake method of training working dogs in the detection of explosives and other illicit substances – the first organisation outside the US to offer this advanced type of canine technology –…
Top 3 opportunities to grow small South African businesses in 2019
2019 is well underway, bringing with it a range of risks and opportunities for startups and growing businesses. Some of the challenges your business will face – a volatile rand, Eskom load shedding, tax and labour laws – are beyond…
Amazon launches conference on AI and robotics
On Thursday, 17 January Amazon announced plans to hold a conference open to the public on robotics, space and artificial intelligence, as well as to discuss future applications of emerging technologies. There’s a reason why Amazon may want to bring…
Ways to speed up your digital business transformation
Eighty-seven percent of senior business leaders say digitalisation is a company priority and 79% of corporate strategists say it is reinventing their business — creating new revenue streams in new ways. But so far, digital change has been slow and disappointing.…
SAIPA: Accountants must Pioneer AI Solutions
There’s been much talk in the press about the robotisation of accounting and how artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably make professional accountants obsolete. According to Faith Ngwenya, Technical and Standards Executive at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA),…
Is modernising legacy insurance systems worth the hassle and expense?
Digital transformation is on the agenda of many insurance companies, and a number have successfully and effectively deployed digital customer-facing solutions, offering their customers unique and improved customer experiences. Alongside this customer-facing transformation, insurers have also begun implementing systems that…
Workplace 2025: Where humans and machines coexist
The world is undergoing its biggest transformation ever. As emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) enter workplaces, human talent is grappling with an existential crisis. Generations, new and old, are losing sleep over what and how human beings will…
dormakaba spearheads digital access control
dormakaba, a provider of bleeding edge security and access control technology has established a national network of strategically located technicians whose job it is to ensure access control infrastructure operates as it should. This resource is unequalled within…
10 CIO Resolutions for 2019 according to Gartner
It’s the beginning of a new year — the time for CIOs to take stock of their personal development goals for 2019. This year, the focus is on the culture shift required to build digital business plans, as most organisations…
The technology driving Africa’s Smart Cities
Around the world, cities are exploring how they can best make use of technology to improve quality of life for their citizens, run public services more effectively and provide businesses with a springboard for growth. The various applications of Smart…
Organisational growth requires a tangible plan
For many companies, the beginning of a year signifies the start of new projects aimed at improving organisational efficiencies and ensuring business success. Whether the expectation is better products, enhanced customer service or organisational growth, there is a need for…
Worldwide PC shipments declined 4.3 per cent in 4Q18
Worldwide PC shipments totalled 68.6 million units in the fourth quarter of 2018, a 4.3 per cent decline from the fourth quarter of 2017, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. For the year, 2018 PC shipments surpassed 259.4 million…
How data science and machine learning are reshaping global industries
Data science and machine learning have already shown their potential in transforming businesses. This pace can be felt through the veins of those industries who are leveraging sensors, actuators, applications and various other resources to collect and crunch data. The…
Tomorrow’s intelligent enterprise will be built on interconnected systems
The world of enterprise IT is experiencing a seismic shift that is both technical and cultural, according to a new report on “Future Systems” from Accenture. Companies need systems that are boundaryless, adaptable and radically human to thrive in a…
6 tech trends your small business needs in 2019
Digital transformation is well and truly underway, both in business and across our daily lives. As technology continues to change the way we work and live, it’s worth looking at the year ahead to see what technology is likely to…
Gartner says 25 percent of digital workers will use virtual assistants by 2021
The use of virtual assistants (VAs) in the workplace is growing. According to predictions by Gartner, Inc by the year 2021, 25 percent of digital workers will use a virtual employee assistant (VEA) on a daily basis. This will be up from…
