Joburg is ready to make the digitalisation leap

Johannesburg scores poorly in digitalization readiness, but has the potential to improve rapidly Siemens has launched a web-based application which reveals the readiness and potential of six major cities to embrace digitalisation and develop new ways of living,...

Security key for IP protection

llectual Property Day (26 April) raises awareness on how intellectual property (IP) impacts daily life. But, while much attention is placed around the legal aspects, companies and individuals need to consider the security ramifications as well. “Intellectual property...

Innovative startups drive IoT investments

Venture capital (VC) investments in the Internet of Things (IoT) space experienced a fluctuating trend in 2018, as the share of deals valued at less than $5-million mostly grew, while the deal volume registered inconsistent growth during the year. According to data...

Top trends in supply chain technology

Supply chains are becoming increasingly globalised and more complex. Raw materials and products travel across many geographical locations and pass through multiple suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, carriers and service providers. Often, the supply chain is...

African banking moves to digital channels

At least 40% of the African banking customers prefer to use digital channels for transactions, roughly the same share as those who prefer branches. In four of the continent’s major banking markets, the share of customers who prefer digital channels is significantly...
Industrial systems come under cyber attack

Industrial systems come under cyber attack

With international analysts warning of a growing risk of cyber war, sabotage and espionage impacting industrial and mining facilities, South African stakeholders must step up their efforts to mitigate risk. This is according to GECI, an international tactical cyber...