Tech security solutions company, Esharah Etisalat has launched its latest drones designed for public safety at GITEX 2019; an annual exhibition taking place from the 6th to the 10th of October in Dubai. Drones play an important role in work processes where...
October 1, 2019 •
General •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on Wi-Fi 6 offers a new era of wireless connectivity
Wi-Fi can easily be called out as one of the most popular technologies of the last two decades. Just as mobile telephony and mobile internet, it has become a part of everyday life. And with the advent of IoT and the introduction of 5G, the time has come for...
Cisco has announced plans to leverage recent AI acquisitions to usher in the next-generation contact center—one that uses AI and machine learning to foster deeper relationships between people and organisations. Cisco’s contact center portfolio is...
Technology services and digital transformation company, Mindtree announced on Thursday, 19 September 2019, that its new European headquarters will be opening in London. Mindtree says it hopes that by establishing the European headquarters, the company will...
Digital transformation company, CyberMAK Information Systems announced on Monday, 16 September 2019, that it has signed a partnership agreement with Automation Anywhere. The partnership aims to enable CyberMAK clients to accelerate business processes through...
In an effort to build support for local women in ICT, Microsoft has recruited engineers to work in its new Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Kenya and in Nigeria. In June, ADC Nairobi hosted its first LEAP hackathon for 26 female developers, challenging...
A study conducted by Gartner reveals that 59 per cent of organisations say that they have AI deployed today. The Gartner “AI and ML Development Strategies” study was conducted via an online survey in December 2018 with 106 Gartner Research Circle...
June 24, 2019 •
Mobile and Telecoms, Security •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on New machine learning technology to protect against threats on Android users
Kaspersky has unveiled a new security feature for Android devices. The feature, based on machine learning technology, ensures immediate proactive detection of advanced malware to minimise the risks of mobile devices being exposed to cyber attacks....
June 21, 2019 •
Digital Transformation •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on Using AI to make networks smarter, simpler and more secure
Digital transformation has become one of the biggest drivers in business today — and those that don’t embrace it risk being left behind by customers and competitors alike. Moreover, digital technologies are advancing and creating opportunities more...
New research commissioned by Microsoft and conducted by EY shows artificial intelligence (AI) pilots and experimentation are now prolific across South African companies, with businesses showing a willingness to embrace AI and experiment using new technology....
June 7, 2019 •
Events •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on Saphila 2019 demo pod sponsor plans announced
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has released high-level details around what some of its demo pod sponsors are planning during its biennial conference for SAP users, Saphila, which takes place at Sun City on 10 and 11 June 2019. “Our demo pod area...
Users’ trust in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions is plummeting as incidents of irresponsible privacy breaches and data misuse keep occurring. Despite rising regulatory scrutiny to combat these breaches, Gartner predicts...
fonYou announced a new office in Nigeria, where more than 30 million new mobile subscribers are expected to come online by 2025. With 190 million people, Nigeria has the largest population of any country in Africa. According to the GSMA, Nigeria has a mobile...
May 22, 2019 •
Events, Top Stories •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on Cisco Connect 2019 offers insights into the future with intuitive IT
The 2019 Cisco Connect conference which took place in Sun City was attended by IT professionals on the continent and presented delegates with insights into cutting edge innovations, discussions with Cisco leadership and the latest IT industry trends. Under...
AI is often confused with automation, yet the two are fundamentally different. The key difference is that AI mimics human intelligence decisions and actions, while automation focuses on streamlining repetitive, instructive tasks according to Dr Mark Nasila,...
Machine Intelligence Institute of Africa (MIIA) has announced the appointment of Nigerian Visionary and thought leader, John Kamara, as a Director. The Machine Intelligence Institute of Africa (MIIA) is a non-profit organisation founded by Dr.Jacques Ludik in...
