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Decrypting blockchain and cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies are dominating the media. This one has collapsed, that one is on the rise, and a new one is around the corner. Their flavour isn’t quite as piquant today as it was yesterday thanks to fraud, an upsurge in…
Could chatbots be a necessity?
Shopping for furniture online? Looking for a flight? Hungry for pizza? Need medical advice? Lost? Just listen for the “pop or bing” as your virtual assistant enters on screen with a very friendly “how can I help you/ ask me…
Why work won’t become obsolete in the age of AI
The rise of machine learning and artificial intelligence has spawned a 4th industrial revolution that has left many wondering where to next. After all, if robots can perform our roles at a much cheaper rate, what hope is there for…
Thriving in an age of disruption: Putting African people at the heart of change
Today, African businesses are being shaped by the disruptive forces that are impacting collective global markets. Just one example is speed of the current advancements in technology – such as AI, robotics, autonomous transport, IoT, 3D printing and big data…
Tapping digital technologies’ potential for contributing to development
While people in major cities and developed countries enjoy an ever-expanding selection of applications and other innovations to help them live more efficient, safer and entertaining lives, millions in the hinterlands of Africa, Asia and Latin America are still waiting…
Smart Cities in Africa? It’s not just about ICT
As mass urbanisation continues across Africa, putting in place the fundamental infrastructure needed to build smart cities has never been more important. Smart cities are emerging in Zambia, Ghana, Mauritius and Kenya. For all of them, the first hurdle is…
MainOne’s West Africa expansion gets boost with Cote d’Ivoire license
As part of its West Africa expansion, connectivity and data centre solutions operator MainOne has secured a license to expand national and international connectivity services in Cote d’Ivoire. The C1B license received from Minister Bruno Koné, the country’s Minister for…
Digital trends driving insurance in Africa
The past few months have seen digital becoming more integrated with industry sectors across Africa. But it is the data-rich environment of insurance that has especially benefitted from this with several trends emerging that impact on the effectiveness of its…
Is GDPR compliance necessary for your business?
As the compliance date of 25 May 2018 draws near, have you considered whether or not your business needs to align with the General Data Protection Legislation? As the GDPR is golden standard for data protection legislation globally, POPIA compliance…
The role of technology in shaping South African businesses
A research conducted by Citrix has revealed that 92% of businesses across South Africa’s key industry sectors agree that digital adoption has a direct impact on company profits. Despite such broad realisation, more than half of these businesses (54%) indicate…
Digitising the poultry industry
In the fast moving, volatile and critical poultry industry, control over processes within various divisions and sites is essential. Linking different divisions with each other and the business to provide an integrated view of the entire organisation provides accurate insights…
We need to push the boundaries of digitalisation in South Africa
South Africa’s value-added services market is currently a leader in terms of product innovation. The rapid pace at which technology is evolving is having a significant effect on how providers of assistance services are taking on the South African market.…
Huawei Vision 2025 report lays out the blueprint for the ICT industry
Huawei has released its Global Industry Vision (GIV) 2025, a new report that provides quantitative and qualitative predictions about the future of industry and society. The report, GIV 2025 has its own unique research methodology. It adopts a mix of…
The importance of technical innovation in the workplace
Technology and innovation in the workplace are equally important to employees and employers — for employees because it makes their jobs easier and for employers because it increases productivity, which in turn adds to the bottom-line. The recent Ricoh Digital…
Affordable fibre monitoring that can cut network OPEX costs
Jasco Carrier Solutions new proactive in-service fibre network monitoring offering will break the cost deadlock that has put these solutions out of reach of any but the largest network providers. It measures the integrity of a fibre plant in real…
Artificial Intelligence: How it will change the way you drive
Driverless cars have received a lot of media coverage recently, and there is no doubt that they are benefitting from massive amounts of R&D. So, while there have been some recent setbacks, and there will doubtless be more, it appears…
