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5 technological advances that are reshaping life insurance as we know it
The South African life insurance industry is seen as one of the most innovative life cover sectors in the world. There are major technological developments on the international front that offer our industry the opportunity to cement its global status…
Study: Global smartphone sales decline during fourth quarter of 2017
Global sales of smartphones to end users totalled nearly 408 million units in the fourth quarter of 2017, a 5.6 percent decline over the fourth quarter of 2016, according to Gartner, Inc. This is the first year-on-year decline since Gartner…
The importance of insuring your digital life
The world of interconnected devices known as the Internet of Things (IoT) is set to go mass market, with the smart devices market already worth tens of billions of Dollars annually. However, many consumers are rightfully concerned about how secure…
Artificial Intelligence: Moving us from personal computers to personilised computing
If you were around in the 1980s when the first PCs appeared, you’ll remember how we marvelled at the fact that devices that previously filled entire rooms now sat on our desks. For the next three decades or so, we…
Visa makes new appointments for its Sub-Saharan Africa region
Visa has announced the appointment of two new members to its Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) team. Prenolan Naidoo and Brandon Mncube join various Visa SSA divisions, and both appointees will be based in South Africa. Prenolan Naidoo joined Visa SSA earlier…
Tanzanian hospital adopts voice recognition technology
The Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Dar es Salaam has become the first public hospital in Tanzania to use voice recognition technology. The new technology will help doctors to encode patients’ information as well as help decrease report turnaround time…
Retailers need an integrated technology platform to streamline processes
Online shopping has never been easier or more intuitive. You’re at work or laying in bed, and with a simple click of the mouse you can book a dream vacation or the latest curved smart television, or your weekly groceries…
South African bank sharpens fight against debit order fraud
In a bid to continue combating the scourge of rouge debit orders impacting the industry and some of its customers, FNB has waived the fee for stopping unauthorised debit orders through its electronic banking channels and is also actively clamping…
Building a case for data integration in the mining industry
The complexity of the mining industry presents unique information management challenges. The volatility of prices, environmental concerns and stringent regulatory frameworks make mining processes extremely complex and difficult to manage. Improving the flow of data within the organisation can provide…
Renowned blind adventurer Hein Wagner discusses how technology has improved his life
He has been blind since birth… Despite this, Hein Wagner – a South African adventurer and International keynote speaker – has many accomplishments under his belt. He has completed the Absa Cape Epic as well as ran in the Antarctica,…
Directing the way to digital transformation success in South Africa
More than 90% of South African organisations are either already engaged in digital transformation or in the process of planning and evaluating their transformation strategies. That’s according to global technology research and advisory services firm International Data Corporation (IDC), which…
POPIA could kill more than just spam
The long-awaited Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) regulations were published in September 2017. They don’t say much, but what they do say spells more than just sleepless nights for direct marketers. If accepted as is, these regulations have the…
Intelligent technology and smart systems are transforming customer engagement
According to a recent Gallup poll, the biggest driver of business to business (B2B) success is meaningful customer impact and yet around 60% of customers are reporting that they’re indifferent in their engagement. Gallup took the research deeper and found…
Maintaining optimal security in the Oil, Gas and Energy Industries
Security, both physical and cyber security, is a top priority for any organisation, especially in light of the year-on-year rise in cybercrime. However, for certain industries, not having the proper security measures in place can put more than just the…
Burnout Paradise Remastered is coming
Criterion Games, a studio of Electronic Arts has revealed that Burnout Paradise Remastered will become available on 16 March 2018 on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, inviting players to wreak havoc and unleash automotive anarchy once more. Players will be…
Kwesé and iflix partner to strengthen SVOD service in Sub-Saharan Africa
Entertainment service for emerging markets, iflix and Econet Media’s pan-African media company, Kwesé have announced an expansion of their partnership in Sub-Saharan Africa. Kwesé has acquired a significant stake in iflix Africa, which will now form part of Kwesé’s diverse…
