Facebook's long-term roadmap is focused on building foundational technologies in three areas: connectivity, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. We believe that major research and engineering breakthroughs in each of these... FULL STORY >

Microsoft’s Underground Tour, which TechSmart was invited to attend, held many gems. One of these was a frank and illuminating discussion on company culture, as Microsoft walked us through how, and why, today’s Microsoft has changed... FULL STORY >

To get an indepth behind the scenes view of Microsoft in action, TechSmart was invited to spend some time with the company from its headquarters in Seattle. Ryan Noik reports back. FULL STORY >

The Internet of Things is not only for big businesses – it will also create a wealth of opportunities for smaller enterprises to transform their business processes, drive efficiency and become more... FULL STORY >

As part of its longstanding commitment to Africa, Johnson & Johnson has announced the launch of the Africa Innovation Challenge, an initiative to support Africa’s vibrant and growing innovation ecosystem and to help develop important and... FULL STORY >

Innovation is one of the most desired strategic enablers for modern-day businesses, explains Nicolaas Kruger, group CEO at MMI Holdings. FULL STORY >

SAP Co-Innovation Lab to support the company’s commitment to foster co-Innovation and streamline collaboration with partners and, ultimately, customers across the African continent. FULL STORY >

South Africa and its fellow countries on the continent need to boost innovation if they hope to thrive. How? By aiming for Jupiter... FULL STORY >

Mozilla calls upon innovators to challenge existing approaches; Submissions open on November 1st. FULL STORY >

Victor de Kock, head of Strategic Merchants and Acceptance, Mastercard, South Africa sheds light on how seamless digital payments are the key to unlocking the promise of omni-channel retail and how retailers... FULL STORY >

Innovation is the road to a better future: South Africa is an innovative nation, but it needs to double down if it hopes to keep up. This was one of the messages from the second annual Accenture Innovation... FULL STORY >

Thomson Reuters recently announced the launch of Thomson Reuters Labs in Cape Town. FULL STORY >

The index shows that only 8% of companies are successfully managing to convert innovation into substantial bottom line growth. FULL STORY >

The Accenture Innovation Index shows only marginal growth in innovation among South African companies. FULL STORY >

With a superb line-up celebrating technology and creativity by Africans for Africa, the 2016 Fak’ugesi African Innovation Festival was once again viewed as a resounding success. FULL STORY >