Why SA needs to increase its investment in innovation
South Africa is a leading country in the innovation investment ecosystem across Africa, but the current rate of investment is falling short. By Mmaki Jantjies, group executive of innovation and transformation at Telkom With disruptive emerging technologies affecting...
Integrating apps, democratising automation is key to every IT strategy
As businesses look to transform for the AI world, the demand for AI and automation tools is growing, intensifying the pressure on IT teams to deliver. This is especially true for the African continent. By Linda Saunders, director: solutions engineering, Africa at...
Making an investment in the future
How a company contributes to the wellbeing of its communities and the society it operates within plays a crucial role in how both employees and customers of that brand might perceive it, writes Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa. Contributing in a positive way...
How to build a privacy-first organisation in the age of AI
With consumers increasingly aware of both the value of their data and of the threats to it, it's never been more crucial for business leaders to respect user privacy. By Dean Wolson, GM: Infrastructure Solutions Group at Lenovo, Southern Africa The South Africa's...
A responsible, human-centred approach key to using GenAI in education
In the ever-evolving realm of educational technology, generative AI (GenAI) is emerging as a transformative force poised to reshape the education sector. By Shakeel Jhazbhay, GM: digital business solutions at Datacentrix However, exploring the benefits and drawbacks...
Digital transformation should in in your DNA
It's difficult to pinpoint when exactly the term 'digital transformation' was coined, but it has been in wide usage for more than a dozen years. By Chris Kruger, MD of Nashua Kopano The idea that it describes is even older, going back at least as far as the rise of...
Unlock AI’s potential in 2024
2023 saw the phenomenal rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the latest in a long line of AI technologies designed to help organisations to improve their business. And there is little doubt that the promise AI holds is vast - from streamlined operations...
Rethinking your hypervisor strategy?
The recent shifts in hypervisor licensing models and vendor strategies have raised critical questions for organisations worldwide, writes Helen Kruger, CEO of Troye. As these organisations grapple with the impact of these changes, the focus is turning toward...
Business leadership needs to change in an AI world
Europe faces a challenging year ahead, writes Manos Raptopoulos, president of SAP EMEA. The confluence of several disruptive factors - geopolitical conflict, rising inflation, economic uncertainty, increased regulatory pressure, and last, but by no means least, the...
Discover the true value of the data-driven organisation
Statista predicts that the volume of data created, copied, produced, and consumed globally will reach 147 zettabytes in 2024. Dr Karen Luyt, expert solution architect: business and digital advisory, and Stefan Steffen, executive: data insights and intelligence, at BCX...
Designing networks for the digital era
While it's true that organisations who wish to thrive in the digital era must effectively modernise their networks by planning a transformation map that navigates network complexity, there are some myths around this journey that are misleading, and counterproductive...
Digital twins pave the way for a futuristic mining sector
The mining sector is known for its complex and resource-intensive operations, where the efficient use of resources, safety, and environmental sustainability are of paramount importance. By Amritesh Anand, associate vice-president at In2IT Technologies In recent years,...