
Hitachi Vantara Next 2019 Part 3: The dark side of data and machine learning
By Ryan Noik 15 October 2019In part 3 of our Hitachi Vantara Next 2019 coverage, an acclaimed author and techo-sociologist lays bare the dangerous potentials of data and machine learning misuse. FULL STORY >

Hitachi Vantara Next 2019 Part 2: New products to enable the DataOps era
By Ryan Noik 14 October 2019In Part 2 of our Hitachi Vantara Next 2019 coverage, DataOps, and a new product that enables it, is explored a bit further. FULL STORY >

Hitachi Vantara Next 2019 Part 1: Welcome to the new data economy
By Ryan Noik 14 October 2019Hitachi Vantara's Next conference in Las Vegas last week was rich with insights, announcements and case studies of how better data management can enhance business and change the world. Here is the first part of our coverage from... FULL STORY >

Opinion - Digital Payments may hold the key to African economic prosperity
By Staff Writer 12 September 2019Aida Diarra, Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for Visa Sub Saharan Africa explains what fundamentals are missing in African SMEs - and what they can do about it. FULL STORY >

Interview with Aruba Network’s Janice Le: A Whole New World of Work
By Ryan Noik 29 June 2018One of the highlights to come from the Aruba Atmosphere event, held in Croatia, was the chance to sit down with Janice Le, the vice president of global marketing at Aruba and do a deep dive into the modern workplace FULL STORY >

Gig Economy disrupts status quo, presenting an opportunity for Africa
By Press Release 29 January 2018A ‘Gig’ is simply a task performed as a once-off freelancing job, but because the trend towards freelancing has grown so significantly, a new economy has been born: the ‘Gig Economy’. FULL STORY >

Opinion - The sharing economy and opportunities for hoteliers
By Opinion 15 December 2017The sharing economy can herald new opportunities for hotel businesses. Remy Rein, Senior Lecturer at Ecole hôteliere de Lausanne, explains. FULL STORY >

Accenture and GIBS research reveals digital can reignite industrial growth
By Press Release 3 November 2017The latest Accenture and the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) whitepaper released yesterday has revealed that although South Africa’s digital economy makes it a standout among its emerging market peers, the... FULL STORY >

Platform economy of the future is the pathway that will drive growth and jobs across Africa
By Opinion 10 October 2017Many companies, whether they realize it or not, have already taken steps to embed themselves into the digital ecosystems that will drive their growth in future. However, the pace of adopting new digital... FULL STORY >

Smartphones become SA’s top business, entertainment tool
By Press Release 28 September 2016Mobile to be the primary access, computing tool of millions, says Samsung. FULL STORY >

Cash is on its way out – 6 ways to make sure you’re ready
By Press Release 16 August 2016The cashless economy is almost here. Just a couple months ago, the European Central Bank suggested that the 500 Euro note will be eliminated. While the humble card is still the most favoured method of payment, digital wallet... FULL STORY >

Weathering the economic storm: The impact of the economy on the ICT industry
By Staff Writer 17 March 2016According to Gerhard Malan, financial director at Rectron, South Africa is in for a tough few years, if economists are to be believed. FULL STORY >

5 Key Budget 2016 highlights you might have missed
By Staff Writer 29 February 2016Last week Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan did an admirable job of balancing South Africa’s books at a difficult economic time in his 2016 Budget. There were few surprises in the budget, but it offers a sound framework for the country’s... FULL STORY >

Passion drives South African entrepreneurs to contribute nearly R530 billion to the after-hours economy
By Press Release 24 November 2015South African small and medium business owners contribute nearly R530 billion ($38 billion) to the annual GDP by working beyond the standard industry hours for their businesses, according to... FULL STORY >

Pioneering On Demand Economy in South Africa
By Press Release 12 November 2015Heralding of a new era in flower delivery and also pioneering On Demand Economy in South Africa, SA Florist has now launched its revolutionary 'Same-Day All-Day' delivery service called Zoom Bloom FULL STORY >
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