Gartner identifies key supply chain planning issues
Composite AI and supply chain data governance are now among the highest impact technology trends for supply chain planning (SCP) leaders, according to Gartner. "SCP leaders are in the process of developing transformation roadmaps that will prioritise delivering on...
Europe has fastest-growing robotics industry in the world
Although the US and China have been in a tech race for decades battling for supremacy in critical areas of technology that will shape the future of the global economy - including artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics -the two countries lose the race with Europe...
Eskom Expo ISF honours top young scientists
An array of prizes from full bursaries to cash, laptops and tablet computers were awarded to top performing innovators at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair. The fair is being held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park from 23 to...
Used smartphone shipments still flourishing
More than 195-million used smartphones - including officially refurbished and used smartphones - were shipped into the market in 2023, an increase of 6,4% compared to 2022. The value of these shipments was $72,9-billion, up 12,4% year over year, according to data from...
Three-quarters of cars shipped with embedded telematics
The number of telematics service subscribers using embedded systems will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14,6% from 239,7-million subscribers at the end of 2023 to 473,8-million subscribers by 2028, according to research from Berg Insight. Shipments of...
Alcohol industry’s significant role in SA’s economy
A new report from The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) - The Contribution of the Alcohol Beverage Industry to the Economy of South Africa - highlights the alcohol industry’s significant role in advancing the nation's economic development through tax...
Vertiv is committed to Africa’s digital future
Rohan Patil, regional manager for East Africa at Vertiv, received personal recognition at the Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, for his participation in the panel and overall contribution to shaping Africa's digital future. Hosted by the Kenyan Ministry of...
Ricoh, LG partner on workplace experience solutions
Ricoh has concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LG Electronics (LG), to collaborate on digital solutions for workplaces. Pairing Ricoh’s communication services and LG’s display products, this partnership will deliver B2B customers in the global market an...
Can cloud computing be sustainable?
Over the last several years, there has been an increased push to prioritise sustainability in IT and business technologies. Being sustainable in this regard can take several forms and involve different implementations. By Tshepo Motshegoa, CIO of Seacom Just recently,...
Cybersecurity and cyber resilience key for cyber risk management
Organisations continuously face numerous cyber threats in today's digital landscape and while many prioritise cybersecurity to safeguard digital assets, their strategies for cyber resilience often become neglected. By Graham Brown, country manager at Commvault SA/SADC...
Sage invests in black-owned ICT SMBs
Sage is accelerating its investment in small black-owned businesses in South Africa by committing an additional R9,2-million to interest-free loans to small ICT businesses. This commitment builds on the R18-million already invested over the past three years as part of...
How to guard against business interruption
Running a business comes with its fair share of uncertainties. No matter how carefully you plan, there is always the risk of unforeseen events disrupting operations. These disruptions can range from minor setbacks to major events that halt business entirely,...