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Use of drones in the shipping sector set to take-off
This year saw the first successful ocean rescue of two swimmers in rough seas in Australia by drone. A number of companies are developing drones for sea-based search and rescue operations, as well as drones that can identify and warn…
Recent financial services cyber attacks underscore need for protection with next generation DDoS services
The news that three Dutch banks, as well as the Dutch Taxation Authority, were hit earlier this year by targeted distributed denial of services (DDoS) attacks holds grave cybersecurity warnings for African businesses of all sizes. This is according to…
Travelport, IBM launch AI travel platform
Travelport, a travel commerce platform, and its strategic technology partner, IBM have introduced IBM Travel Manager, an industry-first AI platform designed to help businesses manage corporate travel spend. Delivered via the IBM Cloud, the platform uses IBM Watson capabilities to…
5 emerging technology trends that will blur the lines between human and machine
The 35 must-watch technologies represented on the Gartner Inc. Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2018 revealed five distinct emerging technology trends that will blur the lines between humans and machines. Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), play a critical…
Khulisa Academy: Committed to nurturing the future
If you break down the definition of Industry 4.0, it holds that there have already been three industrial revolutions. The first was the introduction of industry’s ingredients, such as mechanisation and steam power. The second was the adoption of electricity…
Mobile consumer survey reveals intentional change for the industry
The mobile industry is changing at an exponential rate as new influences shape the way consumer expectations rise and the competition, new and old, pile on advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) as being differentiators. “The potential to monetise the…
Apple working on releasing a new low-cost laptop and Mac mini
Apple is reported to be working on a new, low-cost version of its MacBook Air laptop that will be released later this year, as well as updating the Mac mini desktop. According to a report by Bloomberg, the new MacBook…
Apple removes 25,000 illegal apps in China
Apple has reportedly pulled thousands of illegal apps from its App Store in China, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, 20 August 2018. Under fire from Chinese state media, Apple Inc. said it removed illegal gambling apps from its…
Aerobotics launches their latest vineyard tech
Aerobotics has announced that it is now able to serve the 170 000 hectares of vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The South African agtech company which has built a smart scouting platform to help Farmers identify pests and diseases…
Unpack the source code of your African Identity at the 2018 Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival
The Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival, “Tap Your Afro Source Code”, has announced the line-up of its 2018 programme promising to yet again transform Johannesburg into a celebration of technology, creativity and innovation from across the African continent. The full…
Ghana: Uber enables mobile money payments for partner drivers
Uber announced the rollout of a new feature in partnership with DPO Group and MTN Mobile Money. The feature will enable mobile money payments for partner drivers in Ghana. The taxi-hailing platform said it will not remove other payment methods.…
AI: The cleaning industry’s silent revolution
At first glance, the cleaning industry seems an unlikely candidate to benefit from advances in artificial intelligence and internet technology. It is far more common for medicine, genetics and space flight to dominate conversations when talking about disruptive technologies. But…
Fitbit launches Charge 3
Fitbit, global wearables brand, announced Fitbit Charge 3, the latest evolution to its Charge family of devices. Charge 3 features an elevated, premium swim-proof design with a touchscreen display, 15+ goal-based exercise modes, essential smart features to stay connected to…
ASUS announces new TUF Gaming FX505
ASUS announced the launch of its latest laptop aimed at gamers – the TUF Gaming FX505, a durability-enhanced 15.6-inch device that has been carefully engineered to deliver all the essentials needed for a high-end gaming experience at an affordable price.…
Kaspersky Lab recognised for online banking security excellence by MRG Effitas
Kaspersky Internet Security has surpassed a host of rival solutions to receive the annual MRG Effitas Online Banking/Browser Security Award 2017/18 after consistently passing quarterly banking certification tests across a 12-month period. The award emphasises the solution’s reliability and efficiency…
ITSM – even more critical in the financial sector
Technology has become entrenched in the way we do business, and as a result, IT has shifted from being a pure enabling capability within the business and is now seen as an equal partner in the business. Digital transformation has…
