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CIOs need to take notice of Quantum Computing, says Forrester
Research labs, government agencies (NASA) and tech giants like Microsoft, IBM and Google are all focused on developing quantum theories first put forward in the 1970s. What’s more, a growing start-up quantum computing ecosystem is attracting hundreds of millions of…
The future won’t have stop signs
What earth dweller is unfamiliar with a stop sign? Its signature eight sides and fire engine red colour have been ingrained like golden arches onto our collective subconscious for the past century. Those four octagon-encased letters spell out a powerful…
Gartner survey finds 70 per cent of AI projects in Digital Commerce are successful
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in digital commerce is generally considered a success, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. About 70 per cent of digital commerce organisations surveyed report that their AI projects are very or extremely successful. Gartner…
How intelligent African enterprises can chart a new era of growth in the digital age
Digital is not a myth. It is upon us and accelerating every day. African businesses must ensure they stay a step ahead to survive and thrive by finding intelligent solutions which totally re-imagine customer experiences. If they get it right…
More than 86% of businesses and organisations will use AI by 2025
By 2025, more than 86% of businesses and organisations will use AI, and data utilisation will reach 80%. AI services will be everywhere, creating an intelligent world that will reveal endless avenues of opportunity, according to the Global Connectivity Index…
Is business ‘overshadowed’ by technology
With so many technology buzzwords hitting businesses from what seems like all sides, coupled with increasing pressure to invest or risk becoming redundant, are businesses losing sight of what really matters? Principle Consultant at PBT Group, Julian Thomas, provides his…
Port Elizabeth Company providing Google-like mapping for local municipalities
Selected towns in the Eastern Cape’s Enoch Mgijima municipality are being mapped and photographed using locally-designed software and a camera system developed by the Point of Interest (POI) and OVVIO team. POI is a geographic information system (GIS) specialist company.…
5 tips to avoid the pitfalls of the robotic automation hype
RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is all the hype right now, but how can you be successful and avoid the pitfalls? RPA is not new by any means, but with the advent of the latest software it has become much easier…
Survey reveals that consumers have underwhelming digital experiences
Across all industries, at least 84 per cent of consumers say their experiences with using digital tools and services fall short of expectations, according to the Gartner, Inc. Digital Consumer Experience Index. To gauge the current state of consumers’ perception…
Parliament gives ICT equipment to safe homes for women and children
Parliament walked the talk of making everyday a Mandela Day, when the National Assembly House Chairperson for Committees, Mr Cedric Frolick, handed over computers and accessories to three centers for abused women, children and needy girl-children in Parliament. The beneficiary centers…
Why is policy management integral to governance, risk and compliance?
Policy Management is critical to any organisation as policies and procedures establish boundaries of behaviour for individuals, processes, relationships, and transactions. By definition, Governance, Risk and Compliance is “a capability to reliably achieve objectives [governance] while addressing uncertainty [risk management]…
Kenya wins bid to host 2020 International Open Data Conference
The 6th International Open Data Conference (IODC) will be held in Africa for the first time, in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2020. The Announcement was made at the closing ceremony of the 5th IODC 2018 held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from…
Automation testing skills define the future
In 2016, the global test automation market was valued at around $US16 billion. In a study done by Zion Market Research, the company also predicted that this market will reach $US55 billion by 2022 with a CAGR of just over…
Safe online trading in South Africa
If you are a newbie entering the financial markets of South Africa and you want to start trading online, the first question that would naturally come to your mind is how safe is online trading in South Africa. Scary stories…
South African fintech launches app to send Bitcoin cash
On Tuesday, October 2 Centbee announced the beta launch of a Bitcoin cash wallet that allows users to send Bitcoin cash to friends. The app has been in alpha testing for several months and users confirm its most useful feature…
Thoughtonomy, DigiBlu partner to deliver Intelligent Automation SaaS solution
DigiBlu and Thoughtonomy have signed a partnership to deliver the first SaaS based Intelligent Automation solution in Africa. Organisations across Africa are now able to benefit from Thoughtonomy’s Virtual Workforce® platform, along with DigiBlu’s expertise in designing and delivering digital…
