What digital transformation means for SA businesses
Modern businesses know that digital transformation is no longer a nice-to-have - it's a have-to-have if they want to survive. This is why many businesses have started investing extensively in their transformation journeys in the last few years. By Tony Walt, chief...
Nexio digital platform simplifies digital transformation strategies
Every organisation that has embarked on a digital transformation journey will testify to the fact that there are several integral parts to transforming the business, and that there are several unforeseen challenges. Primary among these is the inability to bring all...
Globalstar satellites redefine connectivity boundaries in Industrial IoT
According to IDC's new IoT spending guide, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions will be primarily driven by the manufacturing, process manufacturing and transportation industries, accounting for nearly a third of total worldwide spend by 2023. In industry, IoT has...
BT elevates Schindler’s network
BT has signed a contract with Schindler, one of the world's leading providers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways, as well as maintenance and modernisation services. BT will provide Schindler with a reliable and secure network and voice solution connecting...
Simplifying IT with HCI solutions
Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), a software-defined IT environment that virtualises all of the elements of the conventional data center, such as storage, networking and compute, is soaring in popularity among organisations and industries around the world. "There...
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...