AI signals hope for an ailing economy
Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa’s economy has suffered some near-mortal blows, but the future could be a lot more positive – and technology has a role to play in turning the country’s fortunes around. Globally, despite many adversities, artificial intelligence...
Autonomy CEO Mike Lynch confirmed dead
Mike Lynch, the former CEO of Autonomy, has been confirmed dead in a yachting accident near Sicily. The body of the UK entrepreneur was recovered following a violent storm last week that capsized the boat carrying 22 people. The other victims are Lynch's daughter...
Southern Africa could be a major hydrogen green exporter
In March this year, the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) published a Hydrogen Society Roadmap for South Africa (HSRM) outlining a national hydrogen strategy to realise domestic energy security needs, while also positioning the country to export...
GDPR fines hit nearly €100m in H1 2022
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation in the EU that controls how all personal data on EU citizens is collected and processed. The legislation covers various privacy aspects, from cookies to monitoring employees in the workplace. Worth noting...
New visa system means a turbulent period for foreign employees
South Africa's immigration system sees a complete overhaul on the horizon starting with long term visa applications for foreign nationals wishing to stay for over three months in South Africa. By Nivaani Moodley, partner; Bianca Rutherfoord-Jones, immigration...
Should we cancel savings month this year?
Given the dismal economic quagmire we currently find ourselves in, should National Savings Month be cancelled this year? Not necessarily, says Simon Ward, founder and CEO of Floatpays, who points out that South Africans were already in an extremely tight financial...
Standard Bank offers free virtual internships
Standard Bank is launching a new virtual internships initiative to help students gain practical skills and experience that mirrors the work they will do in the world of banking. Through its investment in education and skills development, Standard Bank supports access...
Siemens, Nvidia show digital twins in industrial metaverse
Siemens and Nvidia have launched Siemens Xcelerator business platform in Munich, with the aim of driving the “industrial metaverse”. “When we combine the real and digital worlds we can achieve new levels of flexibility and we can bring new products to market faster,”...
Open RAN opens up new 5G opportunities
Open RAN frees customers from vendor lock-in and provides cost-effective roadmaps to 5G adoption for Africa’s first and second-tier mobile network operators (MNOs) and communications service providers (CSPs). 5G Open RAN enables new network and business models by...
SA adopts ISO standard for social media in emergencies
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), through its technical committee has adopted the ISO 22329 standard that provides guidance on the use of social media during an emergency or crisis. The standard underwent a public enquiry stage and was adopted and...
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Cloud broker model eases complexity
The cloud has become an increasingly popular option for businesses looking to leverage new technology, infrastructure, applications and solutions via a service-based model, without the need for significant capital investment, says AJ Hartenberg, portfolio manager:...
Unique challenges for data management in SA
The impact of load shedding on an organisation’s data management capabilities is adding a level of uncertainty to boardroom discussions about technology that are already strained by issues of mobility, big data, and which cloud option to use, says Mark Ridley,...
It’s time for a mobile app strategy
Mobility brings improvements to the enterprise in terms of efficiency and lower operational costs. This means that by investing in a mobile strategy, employees are given the tools needed to make better and faster decisions. Is delivering mobile applications really...
Xerox named leader in MPS by InfoTrends
Xerox has been named by InfoTrends as a Leader in managed Print Services (MPS) in its just released Managed IT Infrastructure: Managed Print Services Report. According to InfoTrends, “Xerox is the leading MPS vendor for having the most broadly differentiated MPS...
Are ERP and CRM one and the same?
As we engage with customers, and talk to them about the roles of ERP and CRM as enablement and automation tools, many of them immediately try to draw a comparison between the two systems, says Heath Huxtable, head of Vox Telecom’s Consulting and Software Integration...
CapiLink helps companies increase cash flow
SA postage is by no measure cheap, with a stamp currently priced at R3.05 - and sadly no guarantee that the envelope will be delivered to the rightful recipient, if at all. Compounded with this is the additional time and expense incurred by a business to print, fold...
Edgars Zimbabwe rolls out Orion ERP
3i Infotech has announced that Edgars Stores Limited will join their list of satisfied customers. Edgars Stores Limited is the largest fashion retailer in Zimbabwe, with 53 stores. Being a large retail group with multiple outlets spread across different locations,...
Specialist drives key for HD surveillance
Video surveillance has become an essential component of security solutions in South Africa, particularly when one considers the continually increasing crime rate and the need to protect people and assets from those with malicious intent, says Michael Watts, WD...
Wireless operators under increasing pressure
As the wireless boom continues unabated, wireless network operators are coming under increasing pressure to provide more capacity, coverage and quality – and all of this without upping prices. This is going to be a major focus in 2015. “During 2015 we will see...
Vodacom offers LG G Flex2
The LG G Flex2 is now exclusively from Vodacom on the Smart S package. The G Flex2 is LG’s latest smartphone offering and is designed with a curved display that is both ergonomic and aesthetic. The 5,5-inch Full HD display adds excitement to the viewing experience by...
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