Innovation

The app economy is here and it’s making retail better

Sep 11, 2018

There has been a huge disruption coming in retail over the past few years in the form of mobile technology; and it’s only just getting started. By Vaughan Rowsell, founder and director of Vend This isn’t solely about using mobile to engage consumers. Cloud-based...

AI and visual recognition improve fleet management, driver safety

Sep 11, 2018

In a country as vast as South Africa, where transport by road is the norm, it’s imperative that organisations manage their vehicle fleets effectively. Today, fleet management goes well beyond the traditional realms of vehicle financing and maintenance to...

Catalysing the future of SA professionals

Aug 30, 2018

Mic Mann, the director of Mann Made and co-organiser of the SingularityU South Africa Summit 2018, discusses the future of South African professionals “Robots will harvest, cook, and serve our food. They will work in our factories, drive our cars, and walk our dogs....

AI tackles African healthcare challenges

Aug 14, 2018

Artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionise healthcare supply chains in Africa, according to supply chain specialist Deborah Dull, representing the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Speaking at the recent SAPICS Conference in Cape Town, Dull revealed how AI in...

A customer-centric approach to hyper-availability

Aug 14, 2018

South African businesses are increasingly leveraging data to deliver a better customer experience and differentiate their offerings from competitors. By Kate Mollett, regional manager for Africa South at Veeam For example, one local bank lets a person open an account...

Blockchain to solve supply chain management challenges

Aug 14, 2018

Supply chain management today is a complex endeavour. Regardless of how many ERP solutions, workflow tools, digital shipment tracking devices or other integrated monitoring solutions are deployed, complexities, product losses and inaccurate data management abound. By...

Can we upgrade and live forever?

Aug 14, 2018

“The new opportunities we will experience by extending our lifespan to live for centuries is thrilling, especially when you consider human-machine convergence and the latest discoveries about human potential and peak performance.” This is the word from Mic Mann,...

AI tackles grand challenges in Africa

Jul 31, 2018

Singularity University co-founder, and renowned Futurist, Ray Kurzweil, said: “We have the opportunity in the decades ahead to make major strides in addressing the grand challenges of humanity. AI will be the pivotal technology in achieving this progress. We have a...

Unlock innovation in brick ‘n mortar retail

Jul 31, 2018

Much attention has been given to the phenomenal rise of e-commerce, as consumers delight in the convenience of shopping from the comfort of their homes. And, as e-commerce interfaces have become ever more slick and seamless, with one-click payment systems and smart,...

Stories of the Old Fort at Constitution Hill retold with technology

Jul 31, 2018

The Old Fort on the Constitution Hill precinct is undergoing a massive visitor experience upgrade that uses technology and innovative design to showcase a pertinent part of South Africa’s history and journey to democracy. Formerly known as the Johannesburg Jail, the...

Embracing the science of data

Jul 17, 2018

The importance of data in the digital society cannot be underestimated. Companies need to constantly review, analyse, and interrogate the data they have at their disposal to enable better decision-making as well as improved solution development. By Reghard van...

Cloud at the heart of next-gen technology

Jul 17, 2018

Cloud computing is far from a new technology. From Dropbox and Gmail, to Twitter and Facebook, almost everyone runs parts of their business and personal lives through a cloud platform. The common maxim today is that all forward-thinking businesses are looking to...

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