Addressing cyber security in renewables key for energy security

While renewable energy is a key component to achieving the world’s net zero goals, the reality is that there is still work to do to ensure it can be relied upon as a secure energy source. With solar energy backed as one of the world’s primary energy...

Can AI help change how businesses view customer service emails?

Three hundred and sixty-two billion. That’s roughly how many emails are sent every day globally. Despite numerous apps promising to replace email over the years, that number is set to keep growing, reaching 392,5-billion by 2026. That’s because, for all...

The use of drones in precision farming takes off in SA

The use of drones in agriculture is becoming increasingly common as these unmanned aircraft are proving to be a valuable tool used in precision farming – a technique involving the analysis and consideration of several factors to determine the correct inputs for...
AI helps finance teams work smarter

AI helps finance teams work smarter

Artificial intelligence (AI) deployment in financial systems is driving finance teams to work smarter and consequently enhancing business efficiencies. Gary Govender, strategic business development manager at Alnet Technologies, highlights the pivotal role of...

Could automation be the answer to SA’s infrastructure woes?

With South Africans last having experienced load shedding on 26 March, many are cautiously optimistic that the country has started turning the corner on its infrastructure woes. But the reality is they’re far from over. In early June, for example, the...

Huawei aims to train 150 000 more in Sub-Saharan Africa

On 28 June, Huawei announced a new plan to train an additional 150 000 people in sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan comes on top of the ICT leader’s initial goal to equip over 100 000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Huawei...