Building an ROI for the Internet of Things
Building an ROI for the Internet of Things. South African businesses are increasingly moving towards investing in the Internet of Things (IoT) because it can streamline work processes, reduce manpower...
View ArticleYoutap launches payment processing platform as a cloud-based service
Youtap launches payment processing platform as a cloud-based service. (Image source: Financial Technology) Youtap, a global provider of contactless mobile payments and financial services software,...
View ArticleJumia Nigeria offers N1 Million in Super Startup Campaign
Juliet Anammah, Jumia Nigeria CEO. Jumia Nigeria has revealed that it has launched a “Super Startup campaign,” which will run from the 20th of September 2017 to the 30th of September 2017 and will...
View ArticleThe importance of Wi-Fi in the hospitality industry
The importance of Wi-Fi in the hospitality industry. Businesses in the Hospitality industry have to adapt from just providing hotel and guest-based services, to ensuring that they offer customers...
View ArticleTop 3 myths about using Netflix
3 myths about using Netflix From the very beginning, Netflix has been one of the most doubtful and mysterious websites in the world. The site, for a small subscription fee, allows clients to watch...
View Articlee4 internship to unlock the potential of South African technology graduates
e4 internship to unlock the potential of South African technology graduates. Internships provide a vital link between academic learning and professional employment, and with strategic partnerships,...
View ArticleCell C names Douglas Craigie Stevenson as new COO
Cell C names Douglas Craigie Stevenson new Chief Operations Officer South African telecommunications company, Cell C, announced on Tuesday 26 September 2017 that the company has appointed Douglas...
View ArticleDigitising Retail: The 360-degree customer journey
The 360-degree customer journey. Retail, like most industries, is undergoing a transformation. The shopping experience is no longer a linear one, where a person simply enters a store, makes a purchase...
View ArticleGartner Symposium 2017: Discussing the opportunities of the connected vehicle...
Gartner Symposium 2017: Discussing the opportunities of the connected vehicle in Africa. Will Hahn covers Tier 1 communications service provider (CSP) strategies in North America as well as overall...
View ArticleNetworks Unlimited partners with Thales to accelerate digital transformation...
Networks Unlimited partners with Thales to accelerate digital transformation in Africa. African value-added distributor, Networks Unlimited, has a signed a partnership agreement with Thales, a leader...
View ArticleHow AI's disrupting customer service in the financial services industry
Gavin Smith, head of Africa for deVere Acuma. Robo-advice and artificial intelligence technologies are fast-tracking new investment opportunities at a lower cost than traditional investment options –...
View ArticleRetailers should strive for integrated payments that span all channels
Retailers should strive for integrated paymentsthat span all channels.(image: mastercard.us) Over the past 20 years, disruptive digital companies have upended consumers’ expectations of the shopping...
View ArticleMultichoice Nigeria refutes Pay-Per-View rumours
Multichoice Nigeria refutes Pay-Per-View rumours (Image Source: Multichoice) According to a report by Nigerian Communications Week, Multichoice Nigeria, a Pay-TV service provider, came out on Monday...
View ArticleDoes iOS 11 make iPad your best business tool yet?
Alan Goldberg, Director of Education at Digicape. With iOS 11 launching recently, you would have been hard-pressed to miss the collective blink of Apple devices everywhere as users scrambled to...
View ArticleCase Study: Using the Internet of Things to compete with the best
Using the Internet of Things to compete with the best - A Case Study. In a world advancing in technology as quickly as ours, the Internet of Things (IoT) is destined to make a meaningful and...
View ArticleKenya: Electoral body selects Safaricom to transmit election results
Kenya: Electoral body selects Safaricom to transmit election results. (Image Source: www.brookings.edu). The Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC) has selected Safaricom to transmit the...
View ArticleFNB launches next generation branded smartphones
The FNB ConeXis A2 (Left) and ConeXis X2 (Right). On Wednesday 27 September 2017 in Johannesburg South Africa, First National Bank (FNB) unveiled the next generation of their FNB-branded smartphones,...
View ArticleReliable Wi-Fi access made possible with Ruckus
Reliable Wi-Fi access made possible with Ruckus. Getting a decent Wi-Fi connection in a crowded outdoor space can prove to be a challenge. Because we are now able to work at almost any location or...
View ArticleStarting an online business? Here are some cybersecurity tips
Starting An Online Business? Here Are Some Cybersecurity Tips (image credit: inspireinsurance.co.uk) If you are one of those enthusiastic and adventurous entrepreneurs who are on the verge of...
View ArticleAccenture, Microsoft and Avanade expand cybersecurity partnership
Willie Schoeman, Managing Director for Accenture Technology in Africa Accenture, Microsoft and Avanade announced on Wednesday 27 September 2017 that the companies are extending their collaboration...
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