The availability of higher computational, storage and networking capabilities, means that the amount of data being transferred are increased proportionately has resulted in the increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to derive insights that drive...
45 learners from townships across South African took part in a STEM Hackathon hosted by Accenture over the weekend. The Hackathon, which took place on 20 July 2019 at Rosebank, Johannesburg aims to stimulate learners’ interest in STEM careers and the...
A young South African entrepreneur aims to use a robot to teach children how to build new robots. RD9 Solutions is a start-up company created by Tyrone van Balla. van Balla and his business partner Ridhaa Benefeld aim to build robots and use them as...
March 12, 2019 •
Artificial Intelligence, General •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Intelligent automation unlocks a myriad of opportunities for business of all sizes
The hysteria two decades ago surrounding the millennium bug, Y2K, highlights how since then business and people – both from personal and work standpoint – have changed their views and interactions with technology. While in the past, technology was largely...
On Thursday, 17 January Amazon announced plans to hold a conference open to the public on robotics, space and artificial intelligence, as well as to discuss future applications of emerging technologies. There’s a reason why Amazon may want to bring...
It’s that time of year again, where everyone from major consultancies to futurists try to predict what’s to come in the world of business and technology. As always, I like to throw my hat in the ring by looking at our own TransUnion data, combined with...
January 17, 2019 •
General •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Is modernising legacy insurance systems worth the hassle and expense?
Digital transformation is on the agenda of many insurance companies, and a number have successfully and effectively deployed digital customer-facing solutions, offering their customers unique and improved customer experiences. Alongside this customer-facing...
January 4, 2019 •
General •
Fundi Maseko •
Comments Off on The impact of 4IR technology advancement on the engineering sector
We are living in a connected society – with technology changing the world around us – making it smarter, more autonomous and increasingly data-rich. This is the dawn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and businesses who don’t embrace...
December 6, 2018 •
General •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on WATCH: Intel launches AI-powered wheelchair controlled by facial movements
On Monday, November 3 we celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In part of the celebration, technology company Intel revealed the Wheelie 7 kit, technology that allows motorized wheelchairs to be driven with facial expressions. In...
August 30, 2018 •
General •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Remote safety solution increases human safety in robot environment
SICK Automation supplied and installed remote safety laser scanners and controller at Swedish robot company OpiFlex. The order and installation took place subsequent to a collaborative effort between SICK and OpiFlex in realising a safety solution for movable...
The 2018 World Robot Conference in Beijing ended it 5-day festivities on Sunday, 19 August. Revolving around the world’s major areas of robotic research, application, innovation and development in an intelligent society, the WRC 2018 offered a venue...
August 11, 2018 •
Finance, West Africa •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Phillips Consulting transforms banking in Nigeria with introduction of Intellect Digital Solution
Phillips Consulting Limited (PCL), has transformed the financial technology sector by introducing cutting-edge technology, Intellect Digital Core Banking Solution, to Nigeria. Phillips Consulting collaborated with Intellect Design Arena Limited, a global...
The President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has made an urgent call to give farmers across the continent new technologies with the potential to transform agricultural production. Adesina said the technology transfer was needed...
STE(A)M educational company, I-Innovate has brought another 21st Century learning programme to South Africa to open up opportunities in our under-served school communities for learners to develop the talents and skills that are critical in this Digital Age....
July 23, 2018 •
Top Stories •
NetAdmin •
Comments Off on Johannesburg gets ready for DTC2018
We’re a couple of days away from the highly anticipated ETION Digital Transformation Congress 2018 which set to dominate the digital transformation conversation in South Africa. Etion DTC 2018 takes place on 26 July 2018 at the Gallagher Convention...
Leading Managed Services and Digital Transformation solutions service provider, T-Systems South Africa, has announced that they will be a Gold sponsor at the upcoming Digital Transformation Congress (DTC) 2018 hosted by IT News Africa. The event, set to take...
