5G’s ultra-low latency improves manufacturing

Ericsson and the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology have teamed up to explore and develop industrial applications of 5G. The first use case for production of jet engine components for MTU Aero Engines is currently being evaluated and is presented this week...

Fibre bottlenecks inhibit Africa’s access

The availability of open access fibre optic networks is still limiting Africa’s connectivity. Experts at the Africa Session of the International Telecoms Week conference in Chicago described terrestrial fibre constraints as the main all bottlenecks hindering...

Contingent workforce a new priority

In uncertain economic times, businesses are required to be flexible and proactive in their hiring strategies to ensure relevance. Making use of a contingent workforce can help businesses to adapt and react timeously to both internal and external conditions. A...

43 days to go live for new insurance product

Insurance software and services provider Genasys Technologies completed an full product build for Discovery Insures newly-launched commercial insurance product in just 43 days. The Discovery product was constructed and brought to market through the Genasys platform....

Ayo signs Sasol managed services deal

Ayo Technology Solutions has signed a long term strategic partnership agreement with integrated chemical and energy multinational Sasol, to deliver and manage a set of global network, communications and security services. AYO also meets Sasol’s transformation...

FNB is SA’s most valuable banking brand

First National Bank (FNB) is South Africa’s Most Valuable Banking Brand, according to the 2018 Brand Finance Africa annual survey. According to Brand Finance, FNB’s 22% rise to reach R19,4-billion in brand value was the biggest jump over the last year,...