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Can Security Keep pace with the rise of the machines?
Machines are increasingly taking over tasks traditionally conducted by humans, often working independently to improve business productivity. But if we want our security measures to keep pace, as more and more machines come into existence, we need to be able…
Wits, UJ, Fort Hare and Telkom launches #SA4IR in response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is set to dramatically change how humans interact with technology, how we express ourselves, communicate and engage in a new world. While the potential of transformative technologies – such as artificial intelligence, big data, automation,…
Nigerian ISP, Tizeti expands into Ghana
Tizeti, the Nigerian internet service provider has raised USD 3 million in Series A to expand unlimited Internet Service into Ghana. Kendall Ananyi, CEO and Co-Founder of Tizeti, “Tizeti was built to tackle poor internet connectivity not only in Nigeria,…
Why now could be a good time to fortify your Android defenses
First, a quick recap: Epic Games has decided to eschew distributing the Android version of its blockbuster game, Fortnite, via Google Play, instead making it available exclusively from its own website. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has said that the…
Kenya hosts first Google Web Rangers Africa Summit
Google Kenya is hosting the first Web Rangers summit in Africa aimed at spreading awareness about internet safety and promoting responsible digital citizenship on the continent. 26 Web Rangers from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa are attending the summit to…
A new approach to digital banking
Traditionally, banking is known as a conservative sector. However, the radical changes in customer demands, regulatory requirements and competitive environments fuelled by digitisation are forcing bank CIOs to replace their online and mobile banking solutions. “Being change adverse is not an option,” says Stessa Cohen,…
5G is the Fourth Industrial Revolution
5G is not just another G on the mobile technology evolution path. It is the fundamental platform for the fourth industrial revolution and will become an integral part of societies and civil infrastructures, just like roads, energy and transportation. 5G…
Cell C launches MediaPlay to help customers budget and plan connectivity
Cell C has announced the launch of MediaPlay, a new first-to-market solution that empowers consumers to plan and budget for their connectivity and entertainment needs through one contract. This transformation contract gives customers all access connectivity and entertainment in one…
IoT – Turning cyber threat into cyber opportunity
The network of connected sensors, devices, and appliances commonly referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT) has completely changed the way business works. This is as true of the heavy hauling and freight industry as any other. At any…
From aeroplanes to cybersecurity operations, there’s no getting away from automation, says NETSCOUT Arbor
An interesting debate rears its head periodically in the aviation industry: ‘Why can’t aircraft controls be fully automated?’ Or, to put it more simply, ‘How about a world of commercial aeroplanes in which the plane flies itself without any pilots?’…
Huawei unveils ShapeCloud Data Centre Integration Solution
Huawei recently unveiled the “ShapeCloud” data centre at the 2018 OTF conference. This a integration solution to help customers build a data center that requires on-demand construction, unified management and ecological convergence. The digital revolution is undertaking over the world.…
Unlocking the potential of VR in the workplace
The way we experience the world around us has changed drastically in recent years. We are no longer confined to our physical spaces. For businesses this is a game changer. Virtual reality (VR) has created opportunities to connect with customers…
Radio telescope presents biggest ever data challenge
“The MeerKAT telescope is the beginning of the creation of a data monster.” – Professor Russ Taylor, Director of IDIA At a recent Science Café held in Grahamstown, Director of the Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy (IDIA) Professor Russ…
Afrique Telecom commended for developing internet connectivity solutions aimed at underdeveloped areas
Based on its recent analysis of the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) communications services market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Afrique Telecom with the 2018 Sub-Saharan Africa Enabling Technology Leadership Award. The company’s broadband connectivity solutions SpaceDSL and TAMTAM help businesses, governments, and…
Ericsson strengthens end-to-end transport solutions for 5G
With 5G use cases placing more demanding requirements on the networks, Ericsson is strengthening its end-to-end mobile transport solutions by building on its radio expertise and adding best-in-class transport technologies from Juniper Networks and ECI Telecom. Alignment between the radio,…
Simplifying data management and storage in a ‘Connected Everything’ world
We’re moving rapidly towards a completely connected world, with approximately seventy five billion connected devices expected to be in use, globally, by 2025, according to Statista, a leading market research firm. Organisations are recognising the opportunities offered by the Internet…
