The new AI reality: playing the long game drives value
Qlik understands that embracing AI is essential for businesses to thrive, writes James Fisher, Chief Strategy Officer, Qlik. Much like the transformative impact of the internet, AI promises to reshape industries in ways we can’t fully anticipate yet. While most...
Fleet telematics evolution must be holistic
Fleet management systems adoption in South Africa is accelerating, leading to safer roads. To keep up with rapidly evolving technology in telematics, Justin Manson, sales director at Webfleet South Africa, advises fleet operators to view their systems through a more...
Forensic investigations: the vitality of due process and the promise of AI
Fraud is among the most challenging crimes to combat in a large organisation. To stop fraudulent activity at the source, large organisations rely on a combination of anti-fraud legislation and internal policies and procedures. By Lionel van Tonder, director and...
Spatial computing and AI: where no man has sustainably gone before
Some will argue that we now live in a sci-fi world where we dream of electric sheep and today’s technology – unlike HAL – can provide us with the answers we seek. To the realist it might seem a bit implausible, but when you start using terms like “spatial computing...
AI can drive urban efficiency in Africa
In South Africa, the vision of smart cities is more than just an aspiration - it’s a potential solution to some of the country’s most pressing urban challenges. By Dean Wolson, GM: infrastructure solutions group at Lenovo Africa From traffic congestion to unreliable...
Why data is your business’s next revenue stream
There’s often an 'aha' moment when businesses first realise that the average datasets they engage with daily – once thought to be niche, isolated and confidential – can be leveraged for greater value. By Mark Randall, director of information services at the JSE The...
Capitec Implements Cisco’s cloud-managed networking solution
Capitec has selected Cisco technology to enhance the digital infrastructure of its branches countrywide and to help digitise operations. By providing reliable wireless access to the bank’s employees and customers, the project is aimed at improving financial inclusion...
Make Black Friday smarter and safer with digital wallets
As South African consumers gear up for another exciting Black Friday shopping season, leading digital wallet provider SOLmate highlights why embracing digital payments can transform your shopping experience this year. The shift towards digital payments is already...
Harnessing AI to enhance value creation
Finance and accounting professionals can play a crucial role championing the adoption of AI across their organisations, writes Andrew Harding FCMA, CGMA, chief executive: management accounting at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified...
Now there’s a better way to consume IT
Growing IT complexity and costs are holding many businesses back from enjoying the full benefits that technology could offer. Indeed, for businesses relying on outdated IT systems, managing costs, security and scalability can be overwhelming. Now Tarsus Distribution,...
Nutanix leads in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Nutanix is positioned furthest in vision among all vendors in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for File and Object Storage Platforms. Nutanix believes this recognition is due to the company’s strong vision for an enterprise storage platform that unifies unstructured...
FMCG e-commerce continues to deliver growth
It may feel like there are more grocery delivery bikes than other vehicles on the road and that there are more delivery pickers than ‘real’ shoppers in our supermarkets. However, in South Africa, grocery e-commerce is still a tiny fraction of both total e-commerce and...