Demystifying Tech Part 1: On the internet, nobody knows you are a fridge
By Opinion 1 November 2018In the first of a series aiming to demystify some of the prevailing technologies of our time, Andries Brink, CEO of fintech firm Andile Solutions offers another view of IoT and connected devices. FULL STORY >
Industry insight - Five Steps to securing cloud data
By Opinion 1 November 2018In light of the spectacular security breaches that have occured this year, what can organisations do to avoid falling foul of both regulators and customers? Neil Cosser, Identity and Data Protection Manager for Africa at Gemalto, explains. FULL STORY >
Vodacom Business expands its fixed connectivity network in Africa
By Press Release 29 October 2018Vodacom, a subsidiary of Vodafone Group, today announced it has added 19 new countries to its already extensive 28 markets footprint, increasing its overall coverage to 47 countries across Africa. FULL STORY >
Autodesk University Africa 2018 Part 2: New ways of working
By Ryan Noik 29 October 2018Lynelle Cameron, the CEO of the Autodesk Foundation and vice president of Autodesk sustainability, explains how the latest technologies are ushering in new ways of working. FULL STORY >
Vodacom announces Business Ticket data bundles
By Press Release 25 October 2018Vodacom Business has introduced its latest addition to the consumer ticket range of products, aimed at enabling businesses to stay connected constantly. FULL STORY >
Autodesk University 2018 Part 1: Building in new ways for a growing world
By Ryan Noik 25 October 2018If there was one thing that stood out at the Autodesk University 2018 event, currently underway this week at The Campus in Bryanston, it has been the importance of designing, engineering, manufacturing and building - read... FULL STORY >
The Future of Making Things: Building South Africa’s bionic blueprint
By Opinion 23 October 2018How are South African designers are using cutting-edge technologies to leave their mark in the world of design? Simon Bromfield, Territory Manager at Autodesk Africa, explains. FULL STORY >
Opinion - Local companies are increasingly using more advanced mobile software
By Opinion 23 October 2018South African companies are increasingly using advanced mobile software for information-sensitive systems like ERP, making it more critical than ever for organisations to strengthen employee awareness around safe... FULL STORY >
Opinion - The benefits of technological progress are not being felt equally by everyone.
By Opinion 23 October 2018Simon McCullough, Major Channel Account Manager at F5 Networks asks whether tech companies could do more to ensure everyone benefits from the fruits of innovation. FULL STORY >
Gartner Reveals Seven Digital Disruptions CIOs May Not See Coming
By Press Release 23 October 2018Gartner, Inc. has revealed seven digital disruptions that organisations may not be prepared for. These include several categories of disruption, each of which represents a significant potential for new disruptive companies and... FULL STORY >
Interview with Old Mutual: The Transformation of a traditional financial institution in a Digital World
By Ryan Noik 22 October 2018If there is one industry that has been caught in the digital transformation siren’s call, it has been financial services. TechSmart’s Ryan Noik (RN) chats to Vuyo Mpako: Chief Digital &... FULL STORY >
Opinion - The Art Of The Brainstorm: How brainstorm sessions can make business sense
By Opinion 22 October 2018Effective brainstorm sessions are therefore more relevant now than they’ve ever been before. Reginald Nxumalo, Director of Consumer Electronics, Samsung South Africa, explains why, and how businesses can... FULL STORY >
Opinion - The Autonomous Revolution: here to help, not replace
By Opinion 19 October 2018How concerned should we be about the impact of emerging technologies on the South African workplace? If history is anything to go by, less so than we currently are. Niral Patel, MD and Technology Leader for Oracle South Africa,... FULL STORY >
Using technology to move beyond price and merchandise is a retailer’s differentiator
By Press Release 17 October 2018Gareth Hawkey, Group CEO at redPanda Software explains why retailers need to turn to technology as a way to differentiate themselves from the competition. FULL STORY >
Hauwei Connect 2018: Using AI to detect cancer
By Ryan Noik 17 October 2018At the Huawei Connect 2018 conference, held in Shanghai last week, one of the many tangible applications of the use of AI that was explored was how the technology can be used in the healthcare sector. FULL STORY >
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