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Better intelligence and analytics at the edge could improve business operations
Many industries are under increasing pressure to become more competitive and efficient in order to remain profitable and viable. As part of their digitisation strategies, companies are looking at edge computing in industrial spaces to drive better real-time decisions and…
Microsoft Tech Summit 2018: Moving to the modern workplace with 365
On Tuesday 13 February 2018, Microsoft hosted its annual Tech Summit at the Cape Town International Conference Center (CTICC). The conference saw IT professionals and developers converge as it aimed to show them the necessary skills and knowledge that they…
Home lighting trends illuminating lives
In the era of digital transformation, technological trends such as mobility, cloud computing, IoT, and big data analytics is reshaping the operating environment for businesses as well as enabling people to be more productive in their professional and personal lives.…
Can learnings from early projects give CIOs a head start with AI technologies?
CIOs are struggling to accelerate deployment of artificial intelligence (AI). A recent Gartner survey of global CIOs found that only 4% of respondents had deployed AI. However, the survey also found that one-fifth of the CIOs are already piloting or planning to pilot…
Winner of MTN Award donates prize money to student crowdfunding initiative
Female students who require financial support to start or further their studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at tertiary institutions now have the opportunity to motivate to be beneficiaries of a crowdfunding initiative. This follows a decision by…
Innovation and consolidation to drive African tech deals
The global head of TMT for African bank, Standard Bank, is predicting continuing deal flow and increasing investment in Africa’s flourishing telecom, media and technology sector in 2018, against a backdrop of improving economic growth and increasingly stable currency outlook…
Adding intelligence to the property game
Much discussed as a revolutionary technology of the future, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already having an impact in the present, reshaping the way work is carried out across a range of industries, from manufacturing to customer service. One of the…
Combating Fraud with Tokenised Identities
Secure national identity infrastructure is foundational to delivering the benefits of a digital economy, where the bulk of transactions involve online interactions between remote entities. Whilst citizens in developed countries take identity for granted, in emerging markets governments are investing…
The path to Business Agility in 2018
The fast-paced modern world is driven by technology, and as customers become more tech savvy, so too must organisations. But some are oblivious to the shifting landscape, or simply not interested in embracing it. It’s a risk either way, as…
Embracing automation in insurance
The mere mention of the word automation instils fear in the hearts of most employees. But it does not have to be the case. Automation in the workplace can lead to significant opportunities across the insurance value chain. To quote…
Analysys Mason and Huawei study: Digitalisation is reshaping telecoms operations
On Wednesday 7 February 2018, consultancy and telecommunications research firm, Analysys Mason, in collaboration with global ICT solutions provider, Huawei, released a study titled, ‘Digitalisation reshaping operations: a new digital operational model for the future’ which looks to illustrate how…
Goodwell Investments raises $24 million for African investment
On Wednesday 7 February 2018, Impact investing firm Goodwell Investments announced that it has raised US $24.8 million. The firm raised the money from over 30 investors and will be using it to place investments in the inclusive economy in…
Johannesburg entrepreneurship hub opened by The Workshop and MiWay
On 8 February 2018, Co-working specialist The Workspace and insurance company, MiWay, announced that the companies have collaborated to launch an entrepreneurial hub and business development programme. The hub will be situated at the newly developed Village Road premises in…
Millennials pose a greater cybersecurity risk in the workplace
As a far more tech savvy generation, millennials pose a greater cybersecurity risk than any other generation in the workplace, with their desire to use the same devices for both personal and professional purposes. Many do not think about corporate…
Significant business trends that will shake up 2018
When it is broken down into its blandest, the New Year is just the beginning of another month. It isn’t a seismic shift in anything other than perception. Unless you’re a business with a vision. Then the start of the…
Deloitte report reveals the future of tax in mining
With the global thrust toward more-stringent transparency regulations, mining companies must do more to garner the public’s support in the countries in which they operate. This is according to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (Deloitte Global)’s report released on 6 February…
