Adapting African cities for a better, safer life
While many have focused on data analysis and its security at an organisational level, it is even more imperative for the realisation of smarter and more sustainable cities capable of providing citizens with a better, safer lifestyle. "Take consumption data of water...
Democratising data shouldn’t require a referendum
The terms democratising data or democratising analytics are growing in popularity amongst business owners, especially those hungry to use data more pervasively and gain insights into their organisation. By Tony Nkuna, senior presales solutions consultant at TechSoft...
A simple, elegant data solution could be right under your nose
Not long ago, I came across a welcome surprise. I kicked the underside of my SUV’s liftgate and watched as the hatch sprang open. After five years of stumbling over my groceries to access this part of my vehicle, a simple but elegant solution emerged right from under...
Contextual intelligence ramps up fraud detection in a multi-channel world
As a fraud and risk professional, you may feel as though your organization walks a tightrope, balancing minimal customer friction with maximum risk mitigation. By Doug Clare, vice-president: fraud compliance and security solutions at FICO The challenge is magnified in...
Free-to-attend InterSystems Virtual Summit explores innovations in data
Data has become the currency that organisations rely on to be more competitive in an ever-changing world. Sound management of this data combined with accurate analytics is more important than ever - and companies that do this right can turn the flood of data into...
Cognitive intelligence is bringing home entertainment closer to reality
In 2016, Hanson Robotics unveiled Sophia, the world's first humanoid robot. Since then, we've witnessed significant leaps in the development of intelligent machines, including those that can perform complex tasks and recreate famous sculptures. There's even Elon...
How to achieve a successful DataOps methodology
Agility is key when it comes to data analytics. A report that takes six months to deliver is of little value to the business, because any insights will be stale and irrelevant. The historical disconnect between IT and business remains a problem, and this is where...
Fujitsu debuts AI for accurate prediction of vessel collision risks
Fujitsu has announced the introduction of a highly-accurate AI technology to predict vessel collision risks on complex sea routes including bay areas. Field trials were conducted between November 2020 and September 2021 under an outsourcing contract with the Japan...
How to achieve auditable AI
Auditable AI provides the documentation and records necessary to pass a regulatory review, writes Dr Scott Zoldi chief analytic officer at FICO. With novel artificial intelligence (AI) applications multiplying like rabbits these days, it may seem like the current wave...
The changing face of data management
Today's business environment is radically different from the one at the beginning of 2020. By Daniel Thenga, senior Netapp BDM at Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa It has taken roughly 17 months to disrupt the traditional processes and systems which companies spent...
Playing catch-up to the early analytics adopters
Early adopters of data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools have found themselves in a position of favour in today's rapidly accelerating digital world. By Sarthak Rohal, vice-president: IT services at AlphaCodes Far from being a...
Trusted data key to extracting value
As the world adjusts to the 'new normal', the entire pattern of work and life has shifted. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management One thing has especially become clear - everything we thought we knew about customers has changed, from their movements to their...