Building a ‘nervous system’ for smart cities

Smart cities are no longer a utopian dream of the future. Thanks to a slew of innovative and game-changing technologies, they are already active and growing quickly. Smart cities could be described as the junction between three main areas, namely digital...

15 seconds could be the difference between life and death

The Internet of Things (IoT) and related technological advances has moved the goal posts when it comes to telematics. Telemetry is no longer merely used for stolen vehicle recovery, even though recent advances will make for far better recovery statistics in future...

Unravelling Cisco’s DNA platform

Streamlining IT operations, gaining better control of IT systems and end-to-end network management are key to an organisation’s ability to use IT for what it is intended – business innovation. But, according to Collins Emadau, Comstor Architecture Lead,...

Demystifying data availability in the age of digital

Some companies understand the importance of concepts such as shadow IT, availability, sandboxing, and backup, and yet, in the digital business environment, these have become critical to ensure the integrity of operations, especially in the event of a disaster or a...

4IR: ICT and energy sectors equally crucial

Energy has played an enabling role in each of the past industrial revolutions, and the fourth is no different. By Vino Govender, executive for strategy, mergers and acquisition and innovation for Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) But instead of powering factory machinery and...

Real transformation involves the entire enterprise

The concept of digital transformation has received significant attention in recent years, touted for its ability to revolutionise businesses and drive innovation and enhanced competitiveness. By Allana Barber, digital practice manager: Africa at Wipro The reality...