Why ethics must be at the heart of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are more than trendy or futuristic topics – they are real computing advances that are playing out in homes and businesses today. By Zoaib Hoosen, MD of Microsoft SA In simple terms, AI is a machine’s...

Data fuels the intelligent enterprise of the future

The speed of digitalisation has left organisations pondering whether their current solutions can keep up with their existing business requirements, let alone give the organisation a platform upon which to innovate. By Drushen Naidoo, senior value advisor: financial...

Insights-as-a-service offers clear advantages

The numerous cost and skills challenges associated with implementing an effective data analytics approach can be overcome by simply buying it as a service, according to PBT Group. With the exponential growth of information that is currently occurring, the importance...

Accelerated growth in a transformed world

In an ever more connected world, it is essential that businesses find their footing on the transformation journey. Data is the foundation of this journey, providing the key to get the vehicle to insights moving. Through the effective use of data, accelerated growth is...

How Africa can embrace an AI-enabled future

It’s no longer news that artificial intelligence (AI) will be a driving force behind the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with the global economic returns of this revolution expected to be in the region of about $16-trillion, writes Zoaib Hoosen, MD of Microsoft....

What do survey incentives do to data quality?

Research has proven that incentives increase survey responses. However, enticing a person to complete a survey with an incentive means you can be sure to get different answers. Whether you choose to incentivise your survey or not, data quality needs to be at the...