Pinnacle expands AI offering with services, consulting
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - IT distributor Pinnacle is making it easier for its partners and their customers to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. AI might be the latest industry hype, but it is rapidly becoming a mainstream...
AI comes of age as hype clears
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - As the hype around artificial intelligence (AI) starts to dissipate, organisations are starting to use the technology to drive real business transformation. Doug Woolley, vice-president of Dell Technologies, says...
Retailers search for differentiation with digital loyalty programmes
The number of digital loyalty programme memberships will exceed 32-billion globally by 2026, up from 24-billion in 2022; representing growth of 33%. This is according to a new Juniper Research study, which defines a digital loyalty programme as a solution comprising...
Joburg Smart City Innovation Challenge finalists chosen
Every year, the City of Johannesburg launches a search for best smart digital technology solutions through "Smart City Innovation Challenge" to help citizens stay connected and allow businesses, citizens and public administrations to find ways to respond faster and in...
Robotic assisted cardiothoracic surgery a first for Africa
In a first for the continent, a cardiothoracic robotic-assisted surgery programme has been established at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Hospital to provide less invasive alternatives for procedures involving the chest cavity, including lung cancer and cardiac surgeries...
African trade bounces back
Africa's trade grew significantly as the world gradually recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the word from, Professor Benedict Oramah, president and chairman of the board of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), at the launch of the African Trade Report....
Young scientists do SA proud
Two South African young scientists have captivated judges with their research at the 2022 Global Youth Science and Technology Bowl (GYSTB) Science Fair held in Hong Kong, each bagging awards in their respective categories. The GYSTB is an online international student...
Virtual health needs to be accessible and equal
Many unnecessary restrictions on virtual health and care were swept away by the pandemic, and most people have embraced this new world of virtual care, according to a new report from a Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development working group. "The Future of...
More than 1m on-road hydrogen vehicles by 2027
A new study from Juniper Research has found the number of hydrogen vehicles in service globally will exceed 1-million in 2027, from just over 60 000 in 2022 - a substantial growth of over 1 500%. Juniper Research defines hydrogen vehicles as vehicles that use hydrogen...
Scammers go after Sassa beneficiaries
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has been made aware that social grant beneficiaries are being deceived to change their Sassa cards to take a certain unknown bank card. The scammers claim to be working for Sassa and advise clients to open an account...
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Databases key to sales and marketing
Having valid, actionable databases of customers, be they current or potential, is a highly valuable marketing and sales tool which can not only drive new business, but can boost profits and improve CRM. Louise Robinson, sales director of CG Consulting says databases...
Sales selling strategies need to evolve
Complex disruptive technologies have drastically changed the IT needs of customers. Aptronics’ sales director Richard Blewitt takes a look at how technology companies can change their sales selling approaches to adapt. Traditionally, IT was a cost centre in a...
Office tech affects your work-life balance
There is a school of thought that says the best leaders hire great people, but this is easier said than done. Bringing the best people on board and getting them to do their best means that companies need to allow employees to be flexible, to innovate and create a...
New programmes from Digital Skills Academy
Digital Skills Academy, a leading international organisation delivering high-level cloud-based ICT Degrees and courses for students, post-graduate students, ICT professionals, marketeers and business, has opened in Africa. The Academy, headquartered in Dublin's...
Fortinet revamps its FortiPartner programme
Fortinet has announced it has enhanced its FortiPartner Programme for the EMEA and APAC regions. The new programme, including new certification and re-aligned partner levels, is designed to help partners build expertise on the full range of Fortinet’s network security...
The over-the-top debate
Over-the-top (OTT) services delivered via the Internet have become part and parcel of the lives of consumers today, says Eckart Zollner, head of Business Development, The Jasco Group. From converged multimedia services such as High Definition (HD) audio and video to...
Protect your e-wallet from online fraud
Kaspersky Lab has created a new interactive project, One Dollar Lesson, that guides users through common online banking threats and shows them how to protect their money in each instance. Online financial fraud is a growing threat. In fact, according to a survey...
Ricoh wins design award
The Ricoh Unified Communication System P3500 has received an iF Design Award 2015 from iF International Forum Design GmbH, a German company and one of the world’s leaders in design promotion for industrial products. The iF Design Award is a prestigious global honour...
Making money out of video conferencing
As the local and global economy battles to rid itself from the hangover of the subprime mortgage clash, which propelled the world into global recession in 2008, companies of all sizes - and in every industry -are moving quickly to adopt video conferencing as a way to...
Compensation Fund extension aids SMEs
The Department of Labour has extended the deadline for Return of Earnings for employers registered with the Compensation Fund to 31 May this year. These returns are usually due by the end of March each year, says Madelein van der Watt, development manager Sage Pastel...
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