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MTN South Africa and Ericsson fuel the 5G racing line
Telecommunications companies, MTN South Africa and Ericsson, have validated the technological prowess of fifth generation (5G) wireless technology in the first demonstration of its kind in Africa. This demonstration displayed a live feed from a car on a skid pan…
Should we be redesigning our customer experiences?
As customer expectations increase, businesses are repositioning their services to be more integrative – leading to better customer experiences, benefiting both customers and the business’ bottom-line. A key part of improving the customer experience is looking at the customer journey,…
Introducing Cloud ERP for construction
One Channel, one of Africa’s cloud business solutions provider, has announced the release of Acumatica Construction Edition, an end-to-end cloud business management system for general contractors, home builders, subcontractors, speciality contractors and land developers. The Construction Edition is the latest…
East African countries continue to offer highest rewards for investors
Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda offer investors a reward score above the African continent’s average, according to the 2018 Africa Risk-Reward Index from Control Risks and Oxford Economics. Ethiopia and Tanzania lead the list of the top rewarding economies for…
Bitcoin could break the internet, warns banking group
Don’t bet on bitcoin ever replacing the dollar or other traditional currencies as everyday money. That’s one of the messages from a new report by an organisation that represents dozens of the world’s central banks. According to a report by…
Online retailers dependent on timeous and secure delivery
Digitally connected consumers are always looking for a bargain, convenience and a seamless experience when buying online. However, while the website may be the doorman for a happy customer experience, the service is only complete once the customer has the…
Vodacom introduces Microsoft Azure products for Cape Town customers
Vodacom, in partnership with Microsoft introduced Microsoft Azure products to its Cape Town customers. Through Vodacom Business, Vodacom is one of the first Telco companies to go to market with a full suite of Azure products that offer local customers end-to-end…
21 June is Selfie Day – Five things you didn’t know about the selfie
The selfie. Love it or hate it, it is undeniable that it has become a central element of global culture, transcending boundaries of geography, religion, and status. Nothing embodies the influence of technology on our lives more than the phenomenon…
Next-generation banking’s mobile makeover
A new generation of bank customers will bypass physical branches and banking via the web almost completely in favour of completing transactions and accessing services from their mobile devices. Financial institutions are already scaling back branches and automating teller transactions,…
Limiting the ransomware threat
Cybercrime resulting in the loss of funds is at an all-time high. While the latest company to be in the spotlight as a result of being hacked is Liberty, there is a growing list of businesses who have been breached.…
Special needs schools get a digital helping hand
MiX Telematics, in partnership with iSchool Africa, have donated 50 Apple iPads and other technology equipment to both the Vera School for learners with autism and the Alta du Toit school for learners with intellectual and physical difficulties. “At MiX…
Does the open plan office work?
Open plan offices are a staple of working life in the modern age. In fact, 80% of US businesses use it as their preferred office arrangement, with others globally following suit, led by a plethora of the world’s leading businesses…
Smart transportation—an African game changer
Smart cities may seem like a futuristic concept, but their benefits are rapidly becoming evident around the world. Africa is no exception, with many of the approaches and technologies which combine to form a smart city being applied from Cape…
Microsoft employees protest contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
More than 100 Microsoft employees have signed an open letter to Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella in protest of the company’s deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an agency which has been separating members of families who illegally cross…
Global fintech investors team up to promote responsible digital finance
Innovations in digital technology have created new and exciting opportunities to reach unbanked and underbanked low-income customers in emerging markets as well as developed countries. Traditionally, these customer segments have been considered too risky and too poor to be of…
Creating greater accessibility and assisting disability through technology
Afrika Tikkun is a global not-for-profit organisation working to develop, empower and support the youth of South Africa in disadvantaged communities in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Their intention is to shape the youth of today to become the next generation’s…
