On October 15, Gartner, Inc. highlighted the top strategic technology trends that organisations need to explore in 2019. Analysts presented their findings during Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, which is currently underway in Orlando Florida. Gartner defines a...
September 21, 2018 •
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Comments Off on What happens after all the devices are connected to the Internet of Things?
Has anyone thought about what happens after all the devices are connected to the Internet of Things? Is your business driving change or being driven by it? This is the question that should be powering your business mindset in a digital world that’s...
September 20, 2018 •
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Comments Off on Interview: Huawei’s CTO, Steve Apps, unpacks IOT as part of a “Smart Cities” landscape
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a talking point in many discussions on how connectivity will move us forward as a society and what kinds of technologies will help shape future cities. Huawei is one of many large tech companies with a vested interest in IoT....
Oracle has announced its Impact Technology Summit, hosted in Nairobi and geared towards driving awareness of emerging technologies and their impact on business. “Emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT)...
September 11, 2018 •
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Eliminating barriers and ultimately increasing access to quality health services, for all, is a key pillar that requires significant focus if the aspirations laid out in the Agenda 2063 are to be achieved. It is also crucial if a prosperous future of...
The network of connected sensors, devices, and appliances commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT) has completely changed the way business works. This is as true of the heavy hauling and freight industry as any other. At any moment, various...
Success on a global scale by South African IT organisations is a reminder of the remarkable strides of the South African IT industry. It also re-enforces that a committed team guided by a strong mission is a force to be reckoned with in the disruptive world...
Smart homes are getting even smarter, with Internet of Things (IoT) devices rapidly coming to market to make homes more efficient and daily life more convenient. But any internet connection comes with risk attached, and IoT in homes could increase your...
If voice and data is ultimately a race to the bottom, how can Telcos embrace new, non-traditional business models in the future? Over the past decade or more, telecom carriers across the world have considered how they can evolve their business models, moving...
August 27, 2018 •
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As South Africa adapts to significant advances in the “fourth industrial revolution” of global technology, exciting opportunities are opening up for innovators to meet the demands of communities for a better life for all. In 2001 the Gauteng...
Technology is embedded into every facet of modern life and with the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT) and the fourth industrial revolution, people sometimes worry about the implications of every device being connected, but...
It is estimated that in 2018 there will be over 31 billion connected ‘edge’ devices globally, making this year the one where the Internet of Things (IoT) truly begins to dominate. The proliferation of connected devices and the evolution of dumb devices to...
August 25, 2018 •
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Comments Off on 5G: A paradigm shift in the role of the Internet of Things
In just a couple of years, the fifth-generation mobile network will be commercially available, promising better connections, faster speeds and lower latency, for those living in a hyper-connected world. It’s processing power, for example, has the potential...
As the global conservation community commemorated World Ranger Day last week, rhinos and their ranger protectors have within their reach a powerful new tool in the war against animal poaching. This Internet of Things (IoT) anti-poaching solution has been...
August 5, 2018 •
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Comments Off on Amidst the hype, 5G still needs to prove its worth, says GlobalData
The ‘race to 5G’ has moved beyond the telecoms industry and become a priority for governments around the world, but it remains unclear whether the end result will ultimately be worth the effort, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics...
When cities first came into being, they were either near natural resources, or transport routes, or in an area that might have been easy to defend. Naturally, they evolved over time as infrastructure became necessary to support inhabitants and as...
