The 5 V’s of big data
Paying attention to the five Vs (volume; velocity; variety; veracity; and value) of data is critical if a company is to derive strategic value from its big data. With these informing the decision-making process, an organisation can transform into a data-led...
The different approaches to metadata management
Metadata management, the ability to provide context and meaning to data, is a foundation of many other data management disciplines. By Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management The broad range of applications for metadata mean that approaches to metadata management...
The benefits of realtime data analytics
Data analytics centres on providing business leaders with insights that are visually cohesive and understandable. By Andreas Bartsch, head of service delivery at PBT Group In contrast to manual-based queries, these are based on the inherent logic related to...
AI: a force for good
Despite ongoing discussions around minimising the risk of bias in the technology, artificial intelligence (AI) can help address some of Africa's most pressing issues. Whether it is in healthcare, education, sustainability, or even social development in general, Kelly...
SAS analysis helps Malala Fund predict impact of climate change on girls’ education
While increasing global temperatures, catastrophic weather events and destruction of ecosystems are visible impacts of the climate crisis, the ripple effect it causes - such as access to education - can be less evident. To help shed a light on this issue during...
How to overcome bias in AI
The total global economic impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the period to 2030 is estimated at $15,7-trillion. Furthermore, AI augmentation will create $2,9-trillion of business value and 6,2-billion hours of worker productivity around the world. The...
AI tools help legal firms work more effectively
The past year reshaped the legal landscape, as many South African law firms were forced to adopt new technologies to survive. The transition to remote working, document sharing, automation, and virtual conference calls, changed the way many legal professionals...
Using machine learning for good
Have you ever taken a different route home because Google Maps warned you of heavy traffic in your area? Or your car's tracking device automatically alerted your insurer that you've been in an accident because it noticed unusual driving behaviour. Machine learning is...
Intelligence: humans versus machines
Concepts such as explainable and responsible artificial intelligence (AI), continuous intelligence, and the knowledge economy have created an organisational environment where the temptation is to focus more on the technologies than on the people driving it. But this...
Cloud migration boosts data management
As cloud migrations accelerate, the need for effective backup and recovery becomes increasingly clear. By Hemant Harie, MD of Gabsten Technologies This is also driven by compliance, with legislation such as the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) regulating...
Data privacy instrumental in African lead management
A well-known saying states that if a company thinks compliance is expensive, it should try being non-compliant. Performing leads management across Africa at a time when data privacy is an integral component of regulation means organisations will do well to heed this...
How far are we from artificial general intelligence?
While it does not seem likely at current progress, human-level artificial intelligence (AI) by 2025 is not as far-fetched as some may believe and we are already on that journey. By Lionel Bisschoff, CEO and founder of Learning Machines Major enterprises like Google,...