Smart factories unlock global opportunities

As the likes of advanced robotics, machine learning, 3D printing, connected sensors and augmented reality transform the traditional manufacturing industry, some tantalising new opportunities emerge for local manufacturers, writes Dereshin Pillay, head of manufacturing...

Achieve business IT alignment in the digital age

Digital transformation continues to transform the businesses landscape, affecting business strategies, operations and the development of products and services. Emmanuel Tita Sama, global account director: west and central Africa at Orange Business Services, explains...

How to choose a VPN

NordVPN (Virtual Private Network) has seen its users growing steadily in 2017, reflecting the global tendency of Internet users looking for ways to protect their privacy. For example, NordVPN’s user inquiries from South Africa are increasing, and users are...

Prepare for the robot revolution

Machine learning is going to fundamentally alter our world for the better, improving healthcare, the manufacturing industry and assisting in the prediction of supply and demand levels across a plethora of industries. By Reshaad Sha, chief strategy officer and...

Businesses should get ready for the world of IoT

Simon Carpenter, chief technology advisor at SAP Africa, asks: Is your business ready for the day everything has a sensor? One day in the very near future, we will wonder how we ever survived in a world full of ‘stupid’ devices. From washing machines to...

Infrastructure sharing delivers Internet for all

Access to the Internet is often seen as the last hurdle in bridging the ever-present digital divide. While technology itself has become ubiquitous and increasingly affordable, Internet access remains out of reach for an estimated four billion people worldwide,...