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18Dec

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Tech

Africa’s $50bn Private Higher Education Sector Set for Accelerated Growth

By Dorian Maillard, Vice President at DAI Magister The world is hurtling headlong into a digital future, and one crucial resource is in short supply: tech talent. Projections paint a stark picture. By 2030, the global tech talent shortage could soar to 85 million, translating to $8.5 trillion in potential lost annual revenue, and there’s no viable solution at scale to fill this looming deficit. Yet, amidst this intensifying scramble for tech talent, a paradox unfolds. Africa, a continent brimming with potential, stands as a vast, untapped, and overlooked goldmine of tech talent that will be home to over 200 million digital natives by 2030. While the reasons for Africa’s underrepresentation in global tech are complex and multifaceted, innovative solutions are emerging, countless initiativ...

18Dec

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Tech

Building trust amidst suspicion: The impact of AI on business and society

By Wayne Toms, CEO of Ghostdraft Hardly a day passes without someone, somewhere, speculating about artificial intelligence (AI) and whether we, as businesses and society at large, can and should trust the technology. While much of the fear mongering is based on hearsay and outright speculation, there certainly are legitimate concerns. However, businesses and consumers have more than enough reason to believe — and trust — AI’s ability to add significant value to their processes and lives. Customer communication management (CCM), infused with complementary AI, has literally shifted the goalposts for what businesses can achieve with personalised, accurate and compliant customer communication at scale. On the other hand, screaming headlines work people into a state. Rumours have surfaced ...

6Dec

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South Africa News, Tech

BCX Releases Digital Innovation Index Report 2023. Offering Strategic Insights for South African Businesses

BCX, a leading technology company, in collaboration with EY-Parthenon, has unveiled the much-anticipated BCX Digital Innovation Index Report 2023. This comprehensive report aims to guide businesses by evaluating their innovation strategies and shedding light on the dynamic landscape of digital transformation in South Africa. Jan Bouwer, Chief Solutions Officer, and Innovation Sponsor at BCX expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with EY-Parthenon, saying, “Digital technologies are growing exponentially, and as leaders, we need to understand the innovation landscape to ensure our businesses are future-fit for growth and sustainability. Encouraging our organisations to think creatively about harnessing the power of technology is essential if we are to grow our businesses and the economy...

The Power of React Native: Revolutionizing Mobile App Development

4Dec

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Tech

The Power of React Native: Revolutionizing Mobile App Development

By Kiran Patel In the world of mobile app development, React Native has emerged as a game-changer. This open-source framework, developed by Facebook, allows developers to use React along with native platform capabilities to build mobile applications. Its ability to support both Android and iOS platforms using a single codebase makes it a favorite among developers and businesses alike. The Advent of React Native in Mobile App Development React Native marked a significant evolution in mobile app development. No longer was there a need for separate teams for Android and iOS, and the time-consuming process of writing multiple codebases was a thing of the past. React Native's arrival has truly shaken up the industry by offering an efficient, cost-effective solution for developing high-perf...

27Nov

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Tech

Mind the gap: Narrowing the distance to your organisation’s desired data maturity starts with your people

By Lee Wearne, Data Strategist at Insight Consulting In an era defined by information and innovation, where there’s more competition than ever before, businesses all understand the importance and value of data. However, collecting and storing data is one thing, but positioning it as a strategic business asset that can fuel effective and intelligent decision-making requires a high level of organisational data maturity. Data maturity is best described as a measure of how well an organisation uses its data to achieve its goals. When you start measuring an organisation’s data maturity you set a benchmark that can be used for comparison during future tests. The objective, then, is to ensure that an organisation’s data maturity is moving in the right direction, and if it is not, to make t...

15Nov

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Tech

The Hunter, not the Hunted: Redefining Security in the Age of Cyber-Threats

Bertus Engelbrecht, Senior Manager: Information Security at BCX, talks about the cybersecurity threat landscape in 2023 and how the rise of artificial intelligence, automation and intelligent threat actors is putting intense pressure on the organisation. Cybercrime remains one of the most persistent challenges facing the modern business. In September 2023 there have been seventy-one incidents and 3,808,687,191 compromised records. Globally, the total number of breached records for 2023 is currently sitting at more than 4.5 billion. According to Orange Cyberdefense Security Navigator 2023, the types of attacks are predominantly malware, social engineering, policy violations, system anomalies, and network and application anomalies. Ransomware remains one of the most common threats. Accordi...

31Oct

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Tech

Turning the browser into a security endpoint

As a consumer application, the web browser has long created security challenges for enterprises. The Enterprise Browser is set to change that, says Patrick Evans, CEO of SLVA Cybersecurity. It is ironic to note that the browser has become the most commonly used application in the enterprise, considering that the consumer browser was never designed as an enterprise application. After all, it lacks the core elements any enterprise needs to work safely and productively, forcing enterprises to surround it with layers of additional security and management tools. With basic governance, visibility and security all lacking, it turns out that the browser itself is perhaps the single biggest security challenge for businesses. The answer to this problem lies in turning the browser into the solution...

30Oct

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Business, Nigeria News, Tech

Bento Publishes Pan-African White Paper on Taxation

Research Reveals African Governments Must Find Scalable Means of Tax Collection to Generate billions in Additional Income Bento, a pan-African digital payroll and HR Management (HRM) platform with tax remittance capabilities, has today published Africa’s first-of-its-kind White Paper, titled Statutory Remittances in Africa. The White Paper delves into taxation systems in 53 African countries and underscores the advantages of governments adopting digital payroll systems to collect income tax and other obligatory deductions accurately. The White Paper thoroughly explores the intricacies of income tax, a pivotal revenue source for African economies, comprising approximately 33% of the total income generated. While specific income tax ranges differ from one country to another, with variatio...

25Oct

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South Africa News, Tech

Hacking and your business: not if, but when

South Africa is experiencing a massive surge in internet crime. A shocking 78% of South African organisations were struck by a ransomware attack last year, up from 51% the previous year. And, according to INTERPOL’s 2022 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment report, South Africa leads the continent in the number of cybersecurity threats identified with 230 million threat detections in 2022 (in second place was Morocco at a mere 71 million). Othelo Vieira, Technical Product Manager Lead at Tarsus On Demand, says that, unfortunately, no one is safe. “All businesses, no matter their size, need to learn to operate from the point of ‘when I get hacked’, not ‘if I get hacked’, and set up their security and back-ups to mitigate that risk and possible resultant damage.” He says there are several reason...

Agrointelli’s Innovative Robotti Paves the Way for a Greener Future in Agriculture

13Oct

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Agriculture, Tech

Agrointelli’s Innovative Robotti Paves the Way for a Greener Future in Agriculture

Agrointelli, the pioneering Danish field robotics company, is thrilled to be participating in the upcoming COP28 conference. This global event provides an opportunity for Agrointelli to showcase its significant contribution to the agricultural industry and its commitment to global sustainability efforts. During a recent interview with Agrointelli's CEO and Founder, Prof. Eng. Ole Green, he shared the company's mission, achievements, and dedication to environmental responsibility. Agrointelli's primary focus is on their autonomous Robotti, a groundbreaking innovation designed to revolutionize agriculture through cutting-edge robotics and automation. With Robotti, the company aims to make precision farming more efficient and accessible for farmers around the world. Mr. Ole Green stated, "O...