How network surveillance can revitalise SA’s train network
South Africa's public transport systems are pivotal. Yet, Cape Town's recent minibus taxi strike exposed its vulnerabilities, affecting both commuters and the region's economy. By Marcel Bruyns, sales manager: Africa at Axis Communications The Western Cape felt the...

VMware Explore: all about multi-cloud, private AI
VMware Explore, held in Barcelona, gave partners and customers a taste of the future technology developments in store for them, particularly in multi-cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). Kathy Gibson reports SA businesses follow a cloud smart strategy As...
Tanzu enhancements aid in modern application development
Modern businesses look to run modernised applications developed, operated and optimised with a single delivery process. New enhancements to the VMware Tanzu Application Service and VMware Tanzu Application Platform, deliver just this. This week and VMware Explore,...
VMware enhances IT modernisation
Streamlining IT processes is not just a cost-saving strategy - it's a necessity for organizations to remain competitive, secure, and adaptable in today's hybrid work landscape. This week at VMware Explore, VMware announced advanced automation capabilities and expanded...
The year ahead, according to Kyocera
As 2023 draws to a close, Paul Wendlandt, GM of Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, shares his vision for the future of the company. With a clear focus on enhancing sales and profitability in their core business, fostering innovation in new business sectors, and...
AI, blockchain and the future of local agriculture
Innovative technologies, including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), drones and more, will continue to pave the way for growth within the local agricultural sector, while playing a critical role in helping to alleviate global challenges such as food security...
Cisco, Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub support SMMEs
Cisco has announced its collaboration with the Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub (MDIHub) to launch a new EDGE Centre in the capital city of South Africa's North West province. The initiative aims to support small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the region,...
Brands must take more care of consumer data
The South African Information Regulator is beginning to flex its muscles, placing a good deal more urgency on companies to review how they collect, store and use customers' personal data. But more than just avoiding potential penalties, local brands must become more...

Calling all technology trailblazers
The future of technology belongs to thought leaders, trailblazers and trendsetters. If that's your world, don't miss this year's Dell Technologies Forum on 9 November. It's the best opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest technology products and solutions,...
Expanding cellular IoT applications in the SA energy sector
Despite the continuous scourge of load shedding, South Africa remains one of the three largest energy producers and suppliers on the continent. With every industry sector requiring electricity to remain operational and competitive, thoughts must turn to how best to...

Getting AI right requires the right IT foundations
While the emergence of cloud services meant that organisations of all sizes now had access to powerful computing resources, many hasty and poorly planned migrations meant that they had not put the proper data infrastructure in place from the outset. By Keagan Jordan,...
Isle of Man Indaba focuses on internationalising tech, intellectual property
The Isle of Man Indaba has announced its fourth bi-annual roadshow, set to take place from 31 October to 8 November 2023 in South Africa. Organised by a collective of Isle of Man companies with an interest in fostering synergies and bolstering ties between South...