Category Archives: Tech

Zebra Technologies Introduces New Windows 12-inch Rugged Tablets and 2-in-1s

New ET80 and ET85 are Zebra’s first tablets supporting Wi-Fi 6E and 5G for higher speeds and more reliable performance Johannesburg, South Africa – September 13,  2021 – Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, today introduced the ET80 and ET85 (ET8x series), a new […]

Tech Tools Could Streamline SA’s Vaccine Rollout

Did you know that over three billion messages related to COVID-19 have been sent by governments, non-profits and international organisations to citizens via official WhatsApp chatbots[i]? The South African government was one of the first to harness the power of the platform to share correct, up-to-date COVID-19 information from the National Department of Health, but […]

Is Johannesburg The City of “AI” Gold?

Recently announced research by the AI Media Group, Cape Town, South Africa, points towards Johannesburg fast becoming the continents Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tech Capital of Africa Launched in early 2018 the AI Media Group set out to create a new hybrid analysis, trade & advisory operation to build one of the largest communities of technology practitioners […]

The 4th Edition of Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence Trade Expo & Conference

The 4th Edition of Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence Trade Expo & Conference, AI Expo Africa, kicks off 7th September and will run as a 3 day ONLINE live event followed by 30 day On-demand show.  Event organiser AI Media Group have seen record breaking interest from over 9000+ delegates from 73 countries this year all […]

5G Technology brings a new vision of the future for 5G Service Industry

5G is a next-generation technology in mobile broadband that will enable exponentially faster uploads and downloads. The global 5G services market is growing at a CAGR of 17.7% during the forecast year. The 5G service is primarily being adopted across industries due to the faster connectivity it offers, as compared to the current networks available. The Internet of Things […]

What’s Next in AI?

By Tonya Nyakeya, THINKLab & Ecosystem Lead at IBM Research – Africa  Artificial intelligence has transformed the world – there is no doubt about that. As AI continues to mature, nations around the globe – especially in Africa – should rely on it more than ever to drive large-scale transformation and competitiveness. From agriculture and remote […]

PRP Solutions Improves Decision-Making with Digital People Management Solutions

Modern business practices in a hybrid work from home and work from office environment needs a flexible work environment that boosts productivity and increases operational efficiency PRP Solutions, people management and workplace cloud solutions specialists, announced it is providing organisations with a more systemic and centralised solution suite able to show accurate, real-time data to […]

Zebra Technologies introduces its first Wi-Fi 6-Enabled Mobile Computer

Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, announced the new TC52ax mobile computer with support for Wi-Fi 6. The TC52ax also features Workstation Connect, a new software solution which enables users to turn Zebra mobile devices into mobile-driven workstations. The solution can […]

SITA Passenger Self Services Land At Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopia

SITA has announced a new technology deployment offering passengers enhanced check-in and bag drop self-services with Ethiopian Airlines at Bole International Airport (ADD). The deployment, which features SITA Smart Path Drop & Fly baggage solution, has been implemented in the new extension of the check-in area with international passengers of Ethiopian Airlines benefitting from the service. SITA’s […]

Daikin’s Air Purifier just gets better!

Awarded Seal of Approval from AFSA We have never been as aware about allergens, bacteria, pollen and dust particles than right now, and with good reason. Many suffer from a blocked nose, red, watery eyes and sneezing, but it shouldn’t have to be that way. Daikin’s Air Purifiers minimise asthma and allergy symptoms by removing […]

Why Is It Important to Create Your Own Dashboard?

The X Advantages of Building a Dashboard From Scratch Most business owners already understand the importance of having dashboards tracking metrics related to the business. With a solid dashboard, you can keep an eye on the performance metrics that matter most to your business, critically analyzing them and using them as information to make better […]

The Future of Facebook: Will the oldest surviving social media platform remain relevant?

Founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook is today the oldest surviving social media platform. But with more and more platforms entering the market, will it go the way of MySpace and MxIt? Kyle Oosthuizen, Chief Operating Officer at Blue Robot, the leading provider of socially powered messaging solutions, doesn’t believe it will. “Because of Facebook’s development […]

G4S: Security beyond just access control in Mining and heavy industry

Mining is a hazardous occupation with elevated risks of injury, and the emphasis placed on health and safety has never been greater. G4S has a proud history of providing security at some of the world’s biggest mines. Our mining security solution has evolved over many years, from access control to a far more holistic approach. […]

Beating Cybercriminals at Their Own Game with AI Technology

By Derek Manky, Chief of Security Insights and Global Threat Alliances at FortiGuard Labs. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is a powerful technology, and because of this, it holds great potential for exploitation by cybercriminals. Considering this, the only way that security leaders can stay ahead of bad actors is by gaining a true understanding of how this […]

Protecting your biometrics is your birthright

Fraudsters do not discriminate. As we continually move towards the adoption of a digital and more importantly ‘touchless’ era, the platform for fraud increases. Fraud is a fraudster’s business and they often use the same business tactics we use in legitimate business, the difference being that they don’t have customers, they have victims. Thanks to […]

JetPack Aviation completes initial Speeder trials, proves capability, and begins accepting pre-orders

California-based JetPack Aviation announced on 14th July that it has completed flight testing with the first prototype – P1 – of its Speeder jet-powered, VTOL mobility platform. Trials concluded successfully in May. Flight testing began in December 2020, with two-axis tethers securing the platform, progressing through a single-axis tether and culminating in the aircraft flying […]

SA leans toward dystopian tech future unless moves are made soon

South Africa could face a dystopian technological future, unless moves are made to harness technology for societal good now. This is according to Johan Steyn, chair of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Special Interest Group on AI and Robotics (SIGAIR), who was speaking at the IITPSA Gauteng Chapter AGM this week. Steyn […]

Mining and Metals Companies Accelerate Focus on Sustainability

Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Platform Combined with AVEVA’s Digital Transformation Solutions Proven to Drive Industrial Sustainability Initiatives Mumbai, India – July 15, 2021 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, announced today that their combined technology […]

Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa to reach 70 million 5G subscriptions by 2026

Discernible volumes of 5G subscriptions are expected from 2022, reaching 7 percent in 2026.  By the end of 2026, Sub-Saharan Africa will have around 70 million 5G subscriptions  Consumers will have added an average of 3.4 online services to their daily online activities by 2025  Ericsson recently unveiled two reports that, together, forecast the post-pandemic […]

RIB Schneider Group announces new Microsoft Cloud Service Provider

RIB Schneider Group today announced the merger of 5 subsidiary organizations – ICS Support, Intech, Levtech Consulting, RIB Cloud and SaaSplaza. Effective July 1, these organizations will form a new integrated cloud provider, InTWO, which will help businesses achieve more with cloud technology by delivering a full portfolio of Microsoft Cloud services at a global […]

TinSky Connect is Now Offering Intelsat FlexMove, the Industry-first Land Mobile Managed Service for Ubiquitous, High-Throughput Satellite (HTS) Connectivity

TinSky Connect (PTY) LTD today announced that it is now offering the Intelsat FlexMove managed service for ubiquitous, high-speed  connectivity. With FlexMove, TinSky Connect’s customers can easily connect to the internet, private data networks and cloud services from virtually anywhere in the world, including while on-the-move, or on-the-pause at a temporary site. “With the Intelsat FlexMove service, […]

Digital transformation should be about the customer, not the technology

Digital transformation alongside automation enablers like artificial intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), coupled with the responsible utilisation of data assets will be determining business success factors over the next five years, according to Grant Phillips, Group CEO at e4. While the landscape will be enormously different in the coming years, Phillips says that […]