The importance of being human in the digital age
Businesses embarking on a digital transformation journey must ensure that they remain cognisant of the human element within this process - how people react to new technologies, for instance, and their fears of being replaced by a machine - or they will will be doomed...
Use existing infrastructure to benefit from 4IR
If South Africa is to reap the economic benefits of the fourth industrial revolution, it needs to look at existing infrastructure within the country's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and municipalities (metros) as a foundation for innovation and creating...
Software AG named a visionary for Industrial IoT platforms
Gartner has named Software AG a Visionary in the "Magic Quadrant for Industrial IoT Platforms" report for its Cumulocity IoT Platform. This Magic Quadrant includes Niche Players and Visionaries only, due to the youth of the market. Software AG was placed furthest for...
Orange Business Services to transform Sony’s global network
Orange Business Services has been chosen by Sony Group to consolidate and transform the communications infrastructure of Sony's two largest operating companies initially into a harmonised, future-proof network for an improved user experience around the world. Built on...
VPNs stress server security, vendor reputation
As internet users increasingly turn to VPN providers for enhanced online privacy, questions regarding their data protection while using the services arise. In a nutshell, the ability to ensure server security, variety of geographical locations, the reputation of the...
Presidential endorsement of smart cities creates compelling vision
In his State of the Nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa said: "I dream of a South Africa where the first entirely new city built in the democratic era rises, with skyscrapers, schools, universities, hospitals and factories." Taru Madangombe, vice-president of...
ABB motors that let you know when it’s time for a service
A new smart sensing solution from ABB can reduce downtimes of low-voltage motors by up to 70% and extend their lifetime by up to 30%. Until now, the monitoring and preventive maintenance of low-voltage motors has been time-consuming and expensive. New technology from...
Apex BI helps MiX Telematics track IoT expenditure
MiX Telematics Africa and Apex BI are demonstrating how it is possible to manage an ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT) environment. The IoT sector is much hyped, but few realise that one of the most challenging aspects of a world of connected devices is how to...
Legacy modernisation crucial to business survival
When considering application modernisation and management, corporates face the challenge of striking the right balance between cost, quality and time to market. By Yamini Gajapathy, head: modern application services South Africa at Wipro The fundamental aim of...
Will IoT force full adoption of IPv6?
The thriving market of the Internet of Things might force Internet service providers to make a move for all-encompassing adoption of IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6). Compared to its predecessor, the currently dominant IPv4, IPv6 has several benefits. The prognoses...
Orange Business Services, Cisco in SD-LAN co-innovation
Orange Business Services and Cisco are co-innovating to help customers transform their enterprise local area network (LAN) into more flexible, powerful software defined LANs (SD-LAN). Building on its existing relationship and SD-WAN customer successes, Orange and...
Unlocking technology for medium-size and start-up companies
Cost and scale are no longer barriers for medium-size businesses to adopt enterprise-grade technologies. Visit the Medium Business stand at the Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg to find out more. Today's medium-sized companies enjoy reinvigorated access to...