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The Future of Work: Trends of the future workplace
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will transform the workplace over the next few years, and major benefits for employees will include working remotely and the rise of an intergenerational workforce. Just as the offices and factories…
10-year old Nigerian wins Ericsson’s Girls Who Innovate competition
Ericsson through its ninth annual participation in the ‘Girls in ICT Day’ across the Middle East and Africa recently hosted the second edition of the annual ‘Girls Who Innovate Competition’ under the theme ‘The Future of Education’. This year, 10-year…
Remote safety solution increases human safety in robot environment
SICK Automation supplied and installed remote safety laser scanners and controller at Swedish robot company OpiFlex. The order and installation took place subsequent to a collaborative effort between SICK and OpiFlex in realising a safety solution for movable robots without…
Digital skills for a digital economy
While South Africa shows excellent potential to lead Africa in the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), private business, government and educational institutions will need to work together to upskill the nation adequately for this new, digital economy. Some of the…
Local firm with plan to reduce skills risks ahead of job automation in SA
It is an accepted fact that technology is advancing at breathtaking speed. While this offers organisations unparalleled opportunities to improve service levels, competitiveness and efficiencies, they also face major challenges in terms of how to adapt to these changes and…
First ever Apple computer to be auctioned off
The original Apple 1 computer, which is still fully functional, is set to go on auction in Boston. The computer which was designed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in the 1970s, was recently restored stored and is billed as…
84 percent of executives report blockchain initiatives underway-PwC study
84% of executives surveyed by PwC report that their organisations are involved with blockchain technology – 15% state they are fully live. The new research released by PwC today – Blockchain is here. What’s your next move? – surveyed 600…
Overcoming the odds with determination and drive
South Africa is celebrating Women’s Month, showcasing its heroines, reflecting on their struggles and triumphs. In honour of Women’s Month, Dell EMC is showcasing some of the extraordinary women who work in its South African operations. Doreen Kekana, Large Enterprise…
Schneider Electric launches KNX for smarter buildings
Schneider Electric South Africa has announced the launch of KNX, a smart system that elevates buildings to new heights in automation. “The KNX system offers comfort, efficiency and safety in residential, small commercial and large and critical structures through its…
Ethical considerations for Artificial Intelligence
There is little doubt that the pace of innovation is accelerating at unprecedented levels. Technology enabled breakthroughs are happening with increased frequency, enhancing the human lifespan, improving access to basic needs and leaving the general public with little time to…
How Africa’s tech start-up ecosystem can be a major driver of Blockchain-based innovation
African communities have always come-up with inventive solutions to local problems. Take Somalia as an example. The country is said to have one of the largest diaspora populations in the world. It has few commercial banks and relations with international…
IT spending in South Africa will grow 4.3 percent in 2018 – Gartner
IT spending in South Africa will total R276.6 billion in 2018, a 4.3 percent increase from 2017, according to Gartner, Inc. All IT segments are on track to achieve growth this year, with data centre systems and servers returning to…
IT News Africa: Top Stories of the Week
Yet another week has flown by where all the biggest news stories from across Africa, and indeed the rest of the world, have all had one thing in common, they have been about technology. These are the stories to catch…
Highlights from the 2018 World Robot Conference
The 2018 World Robot Conference in Beijing ended it 5-day festivities on Sunday, 19 August. Revolving around the world’s major areas of robotic research, application, innovation and development in an intelligent society, the WRC 2018 offered a venue where academic…
The digital divide – where are we now?
From a purely observational standpoint, it might seem like humanity has now bridged the digital divide. Wherever you go in today’s world you are sure to see someone scrolling through pages on their smartphone or doing something in daily life…
AI offers many opportunities but poses threats to jobs
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are the most exciting developments in business today, they offer many ways to personalise at scale and draw actionable insights from huge pools of customer data. However, the threats posed to jobs by the…
