Embrace agility to beat shadow IT

Kathy Gibson reports from SAPInsider in Vienna – Shadow IT has been a massive concern for CIOs for some years now – but so far, no-one has come up with any solutions to effectively address the issue. The real problem, of course, is that so often...

Making data governance easier to do

Kathy Gibson reports from SAPInsider in Vienna – As businesses shift to digitalisation, data has a more important role to play than ever. Today, business decisions are being made on the fly, and these are often automated and based on data that is assumed to be...

New group CEO for MTN

Following the resignation of Sifiso Dabengwa over the record fine imposed on it by Nigeria, MTN has announced that it is to appoint Rob Shuter as its new Group President and CEO. Shuter is currently CEO of the European Cluster at Vodafone and MTN says he will take up...

Do or die in the digitalisation age

Kathy Gibson reports from SAPInsider in Vienna – McKinsey tells us that, in just 11 years’ time, 75% of businesses won’t be around in the format they are now. Digital transformation is both the main threat to organisations; and the solution they need...
NASA pilots hybrid planes

NASA pilots hybrid planes

With 14 electric motors turning propellers and all of them integrated into a uniquely-designed wing, NASA will test new propulsion technology using an experimental airplane now designated the X-57 and nicknamed “Maxwell.” Pictured is an artist’s...

Using universal service funds in Africa

Funds made available to fund telecommunications rollout in underserviced areas have the potential to be life-changing – but bureaucracy could stifle initiatives. World Telecom Labs (WTL) has unveiled the findings of its recent survey about the management and...