In the absence of data, how are governments responding to Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has sent the entire world into a tailspin, and one of the biggest challenges we face, worldwide, is the inconsistent responses and mixed messages coming from different authorities. This makes it incredibly hard to understand what is happening,...

The importance of data in times of crisis

While the extension of the South African lockdown until the end of April might not have been unexpected, many are concerned about the long-term impact this will have on the country. This extends to more than the economic repercussions but the human component as well....

Embracing digitalised decision-making

On 11 March, the World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. In response to the spread of the virus, at least half of the global population has been placed on lockdown to try and ‘flatten the curve’. Unfortunately, the...

Made-in-SA tech goes to space and the Antarctic

From collecting data in sub-zero Antarctica to rapid circuit prototyping on the International Space Station (ISS), XinaBox, a South African company with humble beginnings is reinventing the way we approach IoT while inspiring students to follow STEM careers. In 2008...

In the age of AI, who owns what?

Artificial intelligence (AI) experimentation is now prolific across South African companies, with many businesses demonstrating enthusiasm for AI. by Herman van Schalkwyk, partner at Spoor & Fisher South Africa How much enthusiasm? According to Business Tech...

Towards an AI-led future

Even though the challenging economic environment is resulting in companies maintaining their focus on reducing costs, 2020 also brings with it many opportunities to grow the business. This can be attributed to developments happening in artificial intelligence (AI),...