Only 6% of executives in Africa expect a decrease in headcount due to AI Issue 1 2025, News & Events Boston Consulting Group research shows 72% of African companies rank AI and/or GenAI as a top three strategic priority, while 65% of African companies surveyed are optimistic about the role of AI agents.
Four Steps to protecting your business from the quantum threat Issue 1 2025, IoT & Automation While the evolution of quantum computing keeps the world at the forefront of innovation, businesses across the globe are being warned to bolster protection protocols to avoid losses through decryption.
Cisco measures AI readiness in South Africa Issue 1 2025, IoT & Automation Cisco announced findings from the Cisco 2024 AI Readiness Index, which reveals that only 18% of organisations in South Africa are fully prepared to deploy and leverage AI-powered technologies.
Top IT trends to watch in 2025 Issue 1 2025, IoT & Automation In 2025, the business world will transform rapidly, thanks to advances in technology. With AI leading the charge, a collection of groundbreaking trends is set to redefine how we think about IT strategies.
AI making South African roads safer December 2024, Asset Management, Transport (Industry) Driver fatigue is a significant contributor to road accidents globally. While reliable statistics for South Africa are hard to come by, it has been estimated that fatigue is a factor in 25% - 30% of fatal crashes.
Vivotek partners to enhance retail management December 2024, Surveillance, Retail (Industry), Products & Solutions Recognising the growing demand from retail enterprises to boost operational efficiency through cloud security solutions, Vivotek has announced a partnership between its AI-powered cloud surveillance platform, Vortex, and Kabob.
Threats, opportunities and the need for post-quantum cryptography December 2024, Infrastructure The opportunities offered by quantum computing are equalled by the threats this advanced computer science introduces. The evolution of quantum computing jeopardises the security of any data available in the digital space.
Building a data governance framework for AI integration December 2024 Artificial intelligence transforms how companies across industry sectors and geographies govern data. This means updating data governance frameworks to reflect AI integration is critical for business success and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Autonomous healing systems are the future December 2024, Infrastructure, Information Security Autonomous healing software, an emerging technology, is gaining traction for its potential to transform how organisations manage software maintenance, security, and system performance.
AI-powered automation for an operational efficiency edge November 2024, Editor's Choice, IoT & Automation In the fast-moving world of digital transformation, businesses are under immense pressure to accelerate their operations and adapt quickly to stay competitive in an era dominated by AI and technological advancements.
Transforming safety with smart cameras November 2024, Surveillance Most of us grew up thinking good security amounted to an alert man at a boom. Today, security is no longer just about being watchful. It is about understanding, anticipating, and acting, all in real time.
Hikvision showcases AIoT advances November 2024, Hikvision South Africa, Surveillance, IoT & Automation Hikvision successfully hosted its 2024 Shaping Intelligence Summit in October, where the company and its global partners explored the latest innovations in AIoT and highlighted the importance of industry collaborations in building a better world through technology.
Powering South Africa's role in the AGI revolution October 2024, Power Management The emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), while bringing its own benefits and problems, is currently constrained by three main factors: processing power, access to information, and energy supply.
Are your data privacy systems ready for AI’s next evolutionary leap? October 2024 Since the turn of the millennium, 24 years ago, technology has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. In that time, we have seen the emergence of smartphones, cloud computing, ultra-high-speed internet, AI, and more.
AI and the African Penguin colony at De Hoop October 2024, DeepAlert, News & Events, Surveillance, Agriculture (Industry) To ensure the safety and success of the colony, DeepAlert sponsored the software used on the cameras to send alerts on the presence of both people and wild animals in or around the penguins' protected area.
Navigating a connected, AI-driven future at SATNAC 2024 October 2024, Infrastructure, IoT & Automation The 2024 Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference concluded its 26th edition with a call to harness AI to drive positive change across the continent. Moreover, students from Wits, North West and Pretoria universities won the best research paper awards.
Advancing sustainability goals with automation and 1ai October 2024, Facilities & Building Management Growthpoint Properties has developed a bespoke automation solution in partnership with 1ai, a provider of intelligent automation solutions, to streamline the processing of municipal invoices while unlocking valuable sustainability data.
Data resilience in the age of AI October 2024, Infrastructure The discourse around AI has reached a fever pitch, but this ‘age of AI’ we have entered is just a chapter in a story that has been going on for years – digital transformation.
The unseen barrier: AI and perimeter monitoring October 2024, Verifier, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Surveillance Perimeters have been one of the most important security aspects since antiquity, but what does perimeter monitoring look like in the age of AI, CCTV, thermal detection and modern off-site surveillance?
The future of retail security? October 2024, Retail (Industry), Surveillance South Africa experienced a 20% increase in shoplifting between 2022 and 2023, with the Western Cape and Gauteng seeing the highest spikes in this form of crime. The figures underscore the urgent need for enhanced security solutions to address the growing challenge.
