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Tech trends to keep your eye on in 2020

As AI, IOT, blockchain and edge computing continue developing apace, businesses would do well to adapt and, in so doing, remain relevant.

Drones fly into SA’s insurance sector

Old Mutual claims it will soon be the first local insurer to deploy drones, together with drone mapping technology, in its operating model.

Generational engagement preferences force contact centres to respond

Integrated omni-channel engagement and communication capabilities are non-negotiable, says Deon Scheepers, customer engagement executive at Pivotal Data.

Altron Karabina

Four key steps to digital transformation

Try and build a simple model of the business and how you intend to operate in this era, says Dave Ives, chief customer officer at Altron Karabina.

Altron Karabina

Digitisation demands a new security mindset

Companies need to strike a balance between security and availability, says Nexio.

ITWeb TV: Does SA have what it takes to produce a billion-dollar unicorn? | Episode #98

Innovation Hub CEO Bangani Mpangalasane discusses Gauteng's budding start-up ecosystem, why SA has yet to produce a unicorn company, and innovation that can be a catalyst for economic development and resolve societal challenges.

Nacelle Aviation

The cloud’s impact on our skies

Nacelle Aviation explores the challenges facing airlines today and the role of technology in keeping them up to speed.

Nacelle Aviation

Impactful FS operation requires technology-human interplay

FS organisations need to get their employees digitally agile and to use technology to accomplish routine transactions so staff can interact more with customers, says Barry Vorster, Lead: HR Technology and Culture, PwC.

Vodacom Foundation

Vodacom uses tech to empower SA women farmers

The Vodacom Foundation expands its digital literacy programme to equip small-holder farmers with digital literacy and business skills.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa

Automotive body urges govt to create favourable EV environment

The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of SA calls for a policy framework on electric vehicles and the reduction of the 25% import tariff.

Sibahle Malinga

SAP Real Estate Informal Trading e-Permitting System

City of Cape Town supports informal traders

The SAP deployment enhances economic inclusion among the city’s informal trade sector.

Tough economic climate drives automation

Automation may not be the panacea to SA’s economic woes, but it can help enterprises stay in business, says Micro Focus South Africa.

Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams

Ndabeni-Abrahams urges tech players to put people before profits

Tech companies must play their part in enabling everybody to participate meaningfully in 4IR, the minister said.

Local engineers gamify golf sporting experience

Cape-based firm Inrange goes from working on the MeerKAT and SKA projects, to digitising global golf courses.

Sibahle Malinga