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October 17, 2018 •
Opinion, Security •
Danielle Kruger •
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When it comes to protecting yourself and your organization against cyber scams, there’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution. As organizations and people alike continue to adopt new devices and technology, they’re opening themselves up to more...
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October 15, 2018 •
Internet of Things, Mining & Energy, Southern Africa •
Danielle Kruger •
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IIoT delivers electrical efficiency Substations get new lease on life Upmarket residential estate goes off grid “The energy supply industry in South Africa is experiencing a new dawn,” says Taru Madangombe, Vice President of Energy in Southern Africa for...
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October 11, 2018 •
Internet of Things •
Neo Sesinye •
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Currently underway the Huawei Connect 2018, Huawei held a Smart City Summit with the theme “Activate Intelligence to Build Better Smart Cities”. This year’s Huawei Connect conference is designed to help all businesses and organisations step...
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October 10, 2018 •
Events, Healthcare, Top Stories •
Neo Sesinye •
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With evident success over the years, the 4th edition of the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa (HISA2018) – slated for 17 & 18 October 2018 in Johannesburg – promises to be the biggest to date; bringing together industry leaders and...
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October 9, 2018 •
Opinion, Security •
Danielle Kruger •
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The Protection of Personal Information (PoPI) Act can only come into play once the Information Regulator that the Act envisions as its enforcer is fully operational. This could be anywhere between now and the 1st December 2018, which is fairly soon if all...
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October 9, 2018 •
Security, Top Stories •
Danielle Kruger •
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From laptop computers to off-the-shelf devices, the cyber vulnerabilities keep multiplying as homes and offices incorporate more internet-connected devices. According to cyber researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Cyber Security Awareness Month...
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October 8, 2018 •
Opinion, Retail •
Neo Sesinye •
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The retail industry has undergone a massive transformation with the advent of technology. Beyond the rapid rise of online shopping, retailers are spying innovative ways to hang on to traditional shoppers while diversifying both their channels and their wares....
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September 28, 2018 •
Opinion •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Digital transforming insurance
Digital transformation initiatives have become an important topic of discussion in boardrooms around the world. For insurers, embracing this shift can be especially beneficial as customers become more selective around product offerings and how technology is...
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September 27, 2018 •
Internet of Things, Opinion •
Fundisiwe Maseko •
Comments Off on IoT is key to a more sustainable future
The Internet of Things (IoT) is already causing waves across both the consumer and business landscapes, with IDC projecting worldwide spending to reach $772.5 billion in 2018 – an increase of 14.6 per cent over the $674 billion that spent in 2017. While the...
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September 26, 2018 •
Internet of Things, Mining & Energy •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on MTN Business partners with Digital Twin Mine to develop IoT mining solution
South African miners operates some of the world’s deepest and most dangerous mines. According to the Department of Minerals Resources, 22 miners died while on duty this year, while 2017 recorded the highest rate of fatalities in a decade, with 88 people...
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September 21, 2018 •
Opinion •
Darryl Linington •
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...
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September 20, 2018 •
Internet of Things, People, Top Stories •
Danielle Kruger •
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....
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September 16, 2018 •
Top Stories •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on AxxonSoft addresses human trafficking with Deep Learning facial recognition and forensic search
The subject of human trafficking is a gloomy topic to discuss as it is a dire problem that the world continues to face. This rampant global issue often more so than not, displaces children and teenagers, threatening their wellbeing and future. Trafficking is...
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September 15, 2018 •
Online & Social, Opinion •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on Surge of the digital travel consumer
The rise of the digital era has become fundamental in the travel and tourism industry. Digitalization is increasingly seen to empower travel consumers especially those seeking diversification and personalization for a remarkable experience. From the very...
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September 12, 2018 •
Internet of Things, Top Stories •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Industrial IoT: Connecting machines, people and data
The industrial Internet of Things is starting to come of age, but are African organisations ready to use it to boost their global competitiveness? The reality is that many industrial companies in Africa are missing a critical building block for an Internet...
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September 11, 2018 •
Opinion, Security •
Danielle Kruger •
Comments Off on Could home appliances knock down power grids?
Cybercriminals could rope internet-connected household appliances into a botnet in order to manipulate the demand side of the power grid and, ultimately, cause anything from local outages to large-scale blackouts, according to a study from a team of academics...
