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Interview: Why immersive learning is the next big thing
Immersive learning is set to reshape how the world learns using technology, and to keep up, South Africa is urged to embrace this tech-type of learning or risk being left behind. This type of learning could fundamentally change the way…
Old IoT vulnerabilities – a botnet gift that keeps on giving
The first thing anyone purchasing any device that connects to the Internet should do upon switching it on for the first time is to update it immediately. If you don’t, you risk having it hijacked by a botnet. So says…
Organisational growth requires a tangible plan
For many companies, the beginning of a year signifies the start of new projects aimed at improving organisational efficiencies and ensuring business success. Whether the expectation is better products, enhanced customer service or organisational growth, there is a need for…
3 key trends driving enterprise software innovation in 2019
In South Africa, savvy business leaders are looking to embrace leading-edge technology as a way to drive growth and innovation. Importantly, this requires a fresh and brave approach to traditional processes – with investment in new solutions. With regards to…
Liquid Telecom appoints new Regional CEO for MEWA
Liquid Telecom has appointed Mohamed Abdel Bassit as its new Regional CEO for Middle East and West Africa (MEWA). Based in Cairo, Bassit will oversee the group’s expansion further into MEWA following the recent news that it is investing US$400m…
Worldwide PC shipments declined 4.3 per cent in 4Q18
Worldwide PC shipments totalled 68.6 million units in the fourth quarter of 2018, a 4.3 per cent decline from the fourth quarter of 2017, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. For the year, 2018 PC shipments surpassed 259.4 million…
Ace Combat 7 gets multiplayer reveal
Players will soon be able to settle their scores in the skies, with up to eight players going head-to-head in intense online dogfights in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. From the release of the game on 18th January, 2019 for…
Samsung Galaxy S10 will be revealed in February
Welcome to the next generation. Galaxy Unpacked on February 20, 2019. #SamsungEvent pic.twitter.com/M1Gh0F9Fs5 — Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) January 10, 2019 Samsung’s Unpacked event has been announced for the 20th of February where its latest Galaxy S flagship phones are expected…
CES 2019: Human Capable unveils Norm smart glasses
Human Capable has introduced Norm Glasses at CES 2019. As revealed by the company, Norm glasses are barely distinguishable from regular sunglasses; however, they have a “mini computer” embedded inside the frame, including CPU, memory, battery, speakers, microphones, camera, and…
How data science and machine learning are reshaping global industries
Data science and machine learning have already shown their potential in transforming businesses. This pace can be felt through the veins of those industries who are leveraging sensors, actuators, applications and various other resources to collect and crunch data. The…
Vox broadens fibre-to-the-home network with new partnership
Integrated ICT and infrastructure provider Vox has announced its partnership with Netstream and SA Digital Villages as it works on broadening the reach and availability of its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) offerings. In addition to using its own fibre infrastructure, through its…
4 key trends that will strategically shape retail in 2019
As convenience retail continues to grow as an industry sector, retailers must remain focused on the most significant trends that will see their businesses flourish, and in so doing, strengthen their standing in the ever-competitive retail environment. “Convenience-store retail industry…
Tomorrow’s intelligent enterprise will be built on interconnected systems
The world of enterprise IT is experiencing a seismic shift that is both technical and cultural, according to a new report on “Future Systems” from Accenture. Companies need systems that are boundaryless, adaptable and radically human to thrive in a…
South African startup secures additional $1.85 million funding
WhereIsMyTransport has received an investment of USD 1.85 million from Liil Ventures and Goodwell Investments as part of its Series A funding round. The investment has been secured as the company expands its digital mapping of formal and informally run…
Chrome’s ad-block rolls out in June
Google joined the Coalition for Better Ads after their Standards for North America and Europe were published in March 2017 in an attempt to help its Chrome browser in the fight against disruptive advertising. Chrome’s product team have announced that this…
Vodafone Ghana to rollout 4G in Q2
Vodafone Ghana has reached an agreement with the National Communications Authority (NCA) to rollout 4G for mobile services in Ghana in the second quarter of 2019. Following a successful financial negotiation with the NCA which cost around US$30million, Vodafone Ghana…
