Big data, cognitive computing drive innovation

Kathy Gibson at the IBM Watson Summit 2017 – There is a huge opportunity for organisations to use technology, coupled with human ability, to drive innovation that makes everyone’s lives better, The World Bank reports that, over the last 30 years, natural...

Telkom reduces Business Internet pricing

Telkom is helping businesses to reduce their communication costs with the launch of Uncapped Internet Data and Unlimited on-net Voice for both local and long distance with an exceptional offnet call rate. This includes Unlimited Calling from Telkom to Telkom &...

Vox lowers pricing, adds 200Mbps FTTH

Vox has announced that, effective immediately, it has decreased pricing on its 100Mbps and 50Mbps uncapped bundles. In addition, the company has introduced a new 200Mbps line speed product that it anticipates will see more South Africans joining the fibre revolution....

Barclays, fintechs test solutions for Africa

Barclays Africa Group will collaborate with nine fintech companies to explore promising new technology-based solutions that could prompt significant improvements for consumers and in bank services. The fintechs include Abe.ai from the US, Kapitalwise from the US, as...

Ericsson Garage launches Startup Challenge 2017

As part of the STHLM Tech Fest taking place on 4 and 5 September, Ericsson is offering entrepreneurs an opportunity to be considered for a venture capital investment and technology incubation through the Ericsson Garage global network. Entrants are invited to submit...
A new spin on self-service drinks

A new spin on self-service drinks

A Las Vegas bar is experimenting with pub robotics, with Tipsy Robot available to mix drinks ordered using self-service kiosks. imageHolders and Robotic Innovations have set up 30 Slimline tablet kiosks, customised to mount on a 45-degree pillar in portrait on a...