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Introducing Lengau: Africa's fastest super computer
Introducing Lengau: Africa's fastest super computer
[Lauren Hartzenberg] Yesterday saw the unveiling of a new petascale system by the Centre for High Performance Computing... read


Beyond the badges: the real business case for gamification
Beyond the badges: the real business case for gamification

Jason Ried

Over the past several years, gamification, the concept of applying game mechanics and game design techniques to engage and motivate people, has found its way... Read

CIOs immersed in customer experience will drive growth
CIOs immersed in customer experience will drive growth

CEOs will expect CIOs to grow out of being mere custodians of technology and to actively wield tech to drive revenue instead. This will include immersing themselves into the field of customer experience (CX)... Read

The role of data management when migrating to the cloud
The role of data management when migrating to the cloud

Allen Mitchell

There can be no doubt that cloud technologies are highly beneficial and have become an essential business enabler. Today, the question is not whether... Read

Cloud Computing
Google overtakes Apple as the world's most valuable tech brand
Google overtakes Apple as the world's most valuable tech brand

Issued by Millward Brown

Google has regained its position at the top of the table in the 2016 BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands ranking, released by WPP and Millward Brown, overtaking Apple on the back of a 32% increase to hit its best-ever brand value of $229.2bn... read
Cyber Security
The journey of cyber defence
The journey of cyber defence
Cybercrime has become a global epidemic from which Africa has not been spared, leaving companies counting losses which range from money to credibility. Corporates across the continent... read
Lay the foundation for advanced cyber security tech
Lay the foundation for advanced cyber security tech

Simeon Tassev

It's safe to say that doing business in a digital world without cyber security is not a smart move. Obviously all businesses have some sort of online presence and, whether email or e-commerce... read
Data Management
10 steps to data-driven success
10 steps to data-driven success

Davide Hanan

Over the past few years, the time organisations have at their disposal to make crucial decisions has been drastically reduced. According to a study by IDC, 42% of managers... read
Business intelligence without proper data management is a futile exercise
Business intelligence without proper data management is a futile exercise

Johan Ceronio, Issued by Praesignis

If businesses started realising the value of proper data analytics and data science, we would see a tremendous growth in businesses exploiting new avenues that they didn't even know existed... read
Services
M4JAM acquired by Informal Solutions
M4JAM acquired by Informal Solutions
Telco product distributor, Informal Solution Providers, has announced its acquisition of micro-jobbing platform, M4JAM (Money for Jam). Informal Solution Providers will trade... read
Software
No cookie cutter approach to software projects
No cookie cutter approach to software projects
Software that is designed to direct business operations - enterprise resource planning (ERP) software - has earned a bad rap as an expensive and drawn-out exercise... read
Tech Startups
Seedstars Durban winners announced
Seedstars Durban winners announced
Seedstars World, the global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup ecosystems brought its second pre-selection round to a successful close... read
Technology
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Robots built with nervous systems to feel pain

Kate Walker

Recent advancements in robotic technology are bringing us exciting creations such as personal robot assistants and drones in public service roles. While these innovations are being unveiled... read
Personal safety to drive wearables market beyond health and fitness
Personal safety to drive wearables market beyond health and fitness
According to the latest Ericsson ConsumerLab report, "Wearable technology and the internet of Things", it has been revealed that six in 10 smartphone users state that wearables have uses beyond health and wellness... read
SA Innovation Summit and Santam partner for blockchain hackathon
SA Innovation Summit and Santam partner for blockchain hackathon
The SA Innovation Summit is partnering with Santam for a 24-hour blockchain hackathon taking place from 23-24 September. The hackathon invites South Africans to build something new... read
Telecommunications
Telkom CEO, Sipho Maseko Picture: Martin Rhodes via Business Day
Employees to benefit from Telkom deal

Thabiso Mochiko

In what it calls a "groundbreaking agreement" with labour unions, Telkom will set aside R750m for the 2017 financial year so as to give its employees incentives, and will also place... read
Business
Ten jobs of the future - which are you skilling up for?
Ten jobs of the future - which are you skilling up for?

john sanei

Past trends may no longer be a reliable indicator of future job prospects... read
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