New white paper on solving edge computing challenges
"In an increasingly digitised and data-driven world, the challenge of providing high levels of computer power, connectivity and availability to where it is needed most, requires a hybrid architecture of centralised and edge datacentres. This is according to George...
Oracle expands Autonomous Data capabilities
Oracle has expanded its Autonomous Database capabilities to help meet the needs of enterprise customers who want to move their most mission-critical workloads to the cloud. The Oracle Autonomous Database Dedicated service provides customers with the highest levels of...
Make the change to self-service BI
The concept of self-service business intelligence (BI) is one that many companies are at odds with. As is often the case, you have those who want to embrace it while others are still struggling to get their head around traditional BI. This however does not need to be...
AI regulation in SA
In many industries in South Africa, there has been a massive drive towards incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning into business and products to streamline operations, analyse user behaviour and determine or predict potential purchasing behaviour....
The era of controlled intelligence
Connected intelligence and 5G technology are set to profoundly impact the way the industrial sector approaches quality control. The research that surrounds artificial intelligence (AI) is plentiful and varied. There are reports from Gartner that highlight how it is...
AI makes networks smarter, simpler and more secure
Digital transformation has become the biggest driver in organisations today, and those that don't embrace it, risk being left behind by customers and competitors alike. Moreover, digital technologies are advancing and creating opportunities more rapidly each day and,...
Unifying open source and proprietary software
Data is 'the new oil' in an increasingly digital economy, with the practice and power of data analytics being exalted - rightly so - as one of the most transformative levers a business can pull to gain insights, improve efficiencies, manage and reduce risks, and...
AI the new differentiator in Industry 4.0
As companies move towards Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key differentiator in digital transformation strategies. By Stuart Michie, ABB Ability Southern Africa digital leader Businesses are using AI to help make sense of this new data-laden...
All the action from the SAS AI Roadshow
The opportunities made possible through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Analytics were brought to life at the annual AI Roadshow held by analytics leader SAS. Several key business makers, media, and civil stakeholders attended the event to gain insight into the...
Machine learning will lead to better consumer engagement
Science fiction movies and novels did an amazing job of creating and dramatising encounters with artificial intelligence (AI). But did it prepare us for the real world of AI? Unfortunately not, writes Jarred Mailer-Lyons, head of digital at The MediaShop Most people...
Critical steps for a successful BI implementation
Decision-makers understand that data drives the digital business. And one of the most efficient ways to extract value out of this is through business intelligence (BI). But in a real-time world, companies can ill afford to spend months on an implementation. However,...
Syspro, Zap partner on data management, analytics
Zap and Syspro have launched a special solution edition of the data management and analytics software, Zap Data Hub, tailored specifically for the Syspro ERP software. Zap Data Hub for Syspro automates access, integration, and preparation of data for reporting, and...