Digital convergence the secret to transformational success

The critical factors that shape the success or failure of digital transformation aren’t secrets – they’re people. By Dr Karen Luyt, senior specialist: digital transformation at BCX Digital transformation fails. In fact, it fails slightly too often...

What do data centres and home plumbing have in common?

It might sound prosaic but a solid, well-planned IT infrastructure is a bit like having good plumbing. If the pipes don’t work, there’s little point in installing a state-of-the-art bathroom with marble tiles, jacuzzi bath and power shower. By Dermot...

IoT can boost your competitive edge in manufacturing

Chief information officers (CIOs) in South Africa’s manufacturing sector face a challenging operating environment with increasing competition, rand/dollar volatility, higher customer expectations, load shedding and shorter innovation cycles. Technology is...

Futureproof your organisation with 5G

The ultra-fast speeds and superior reliability of 5G technology have the potential to transform industries, organisations and people. Understandably, 5G is at the centre of organisations’ efforts to futureproof their IT environments. By Chris Buchanan, client...

Regulating AI: fool’s errand or necessary progress?

The European Union has recently proposed a new law to regulate artificial intelligence, the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. It reminds me of the EU’s GDPR legislation, a transnational law that has helped shape data privacy rules across the globe, writes Hennie...

How to fortify your IT backbone for the edge

The great data migration is upon on us. Edge computing – distributed or on-premise – is experiencing an explosive growth period. By Jonathan Duncan, vice-president: secure power for anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric According to a report by Gartner,...