How IoT enables frictionless, automatic services
For the past couple of years, we've been hearing about the wondrous possibilities of the Internet of Things (IoT): vast networks of sensors and connected devices that stream information to us and help us to better control the world around us. By Reinhardt van Rooyen,...
Cisco enhances Webex
Cisco is converging the Cisco Spark and Webex platforms to create the Webex Meetings application for meetings and a new team collaboration application called Webex Teams. The company is also adding a new hardware device that turns any workspace with a TV into a Webex...
The big six of smart cities
The term smart city is not a new one and, while some examples already exist on the African continent, it is not as widespread as it should be. Urbanisation, economic, social and environmental sustainability requirements are putting increasing pressure on cities'...
Adversity drives innovation in agriculture
The United Nation's 2018 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) partnership forum has issued a global call to action for private businesses and investors to invest in sustainable business models aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)....
The smart hotel of the future
Hospitality organisations can leverage and secure IoT to create guest experiences that are just like home, writes Pieter Engelbrecht, business unit manager for HPE Aruba. Regardless of the size or type of property, every hotel operator that wants to remain competitive...
Tech key for F&B businesses
Food and beverage businesses are well-positioned to take advantage of promising sector growth. But they must equip themselves with the right tech if they are to overcome a growing list of challenges, writes Mark Wilson, MD of Syspro. While the rest of the country is...
Orange and Siemens partner on IoT
Orange Business Services and Siemens have joined forces to drive the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the industrial sector by simplifying integration and promoting IoT innovation. The initial focus will be to develop solutions around asset tracking and...
The shift towards an active-active architecture
Being proactive in business has always yielded much more generous results than being passive. The same can be said for an organisation's network. So there are big benefits to being doubly active. Zeus Kerravala, founder and principal analyst at ZK Research, explains:...
Software AG, Telefónica collaborate on IoT
Software AG has announced a collaborative partnership with Telefónica to deliver a solution for digital transformation and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in the B2B market in Spain. At the core of the collaboration is Software AG's Cumulocity IoT platform, which...
Digital transformation key for Africa
The subject of digital transformation is not new and is typically related to upcoming technology megatrends such as cloud computing, mobility, big data, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and social platforms. There is no doubt that...
Smart cities tap into innovation networks
Many cities - an increasing number of major African metros among them - are beginning to outgrow themselves. Ageing populations, increasing urban density, resource issues and mobility constraints - these are among the primary issues faced by urban areas. Upgrading or...
Not ready for the cloud? Try a managed service
Most businesses are already using the cloud in some form or are in the process of considering migrating one or more workloads to a cloud environment. However, there are a number of reasons why certain businesses are reluctant to make the move, writes By Mike Rees,...