How to ride the wave of change

How to ride the wave of change

Rapid technological advancements are altering the world we live in, provoking both wonder and angst about the possibilities. Whether it’s artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision or blockchain, emerging technologies are uprooting the digital and physical...
In SA, cash is still king

In SA, cash is still king

More than 51% of South Africa’s informal enterprises have encountered strong customer interest in paying by card — but around 90% of them continue to run as cash-only businesses. This is according to a Mastercard study, Insights into the Informal Economy...
Hyperscale data centre opens

Hyperscale data centre opens

Africa’s first hyperscale data centre, Teraco’s JB2-Bredell, will be completed by the end of 2017 — just one year after the build started. The Bredell Hyperscale Data Centre Facility located in Bredell features over 24 MW of power and 6000m² of...

How to value crypto-currencies

Cryptocurrency traders are using a new kind of valuation measure — the NVT ratio — but some financial traditionalists are questioning whether this helps people understand cryptocurrency valuations. A primary concern with cryptocurrencies is that there...
Yacht racing goes digital

Yacht racing goes digital

SAP has partnered with the AkzoNobel Volvo Ocean Race team to provide biometric solutions based on its Leonardo technology to monitor crew members and conditions on board the ocean-going yacht. The yacht is taking part in the round-the-world race, currently on its...
Emotions drive loyalty schemes

Emotions drive loyalty schemes

Marketers are showing signs of trying to mature and expand their approach to customer loyalty beyond just points, discounts and incentives. This is one of the findings from a recent Forrester survey of business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing decision-makers who own their...