Big data the oil that enables innovation

Kathy Gibson at Saphila 2014 – Disruption can be swift and dynamic in any industry – some of the big players of yesterday don’t even exist anymore as new players usurped their markets. The companies that are successful and have disrupted their industries are not...

BI: thinking inside the box

The landscape of business intelligence (BI) is shifting. More and more companies are looking for a rapid implementation of a BI solution. While the request to see a return on investment in a solution as quickly as possible is not unfounded, organisations are starting...

Cell phone tech used to solve crimes

Most of the cell phone evidence presented to the High Court in the Oscar Pistorius trial was retrieved in South Africa using advanced mobile forensic technology that is readily available in the country. That’s according to Adam Victor, MD, Pandacom Distribution, a...

Data smart manufacturers thrive

Despite global variations in the viability of the manufacturing sector, one thing remains consistent: forward-thinking manufacturing organisations are not only finding new ways to automate and create efficiency,but they are also focusing on new opportunities for...

IBM brings life-saving drugs to Zambia

IBM has announced a collaboration with the Zambian Ministry of Health to provide citizens with improved access to 200 life-saving drugs. Supported by the World Bank, the Department for International Development, UNICEF and London Business School, Zambia’s Medical...