5G will provide the data infrastructure not just for the next generation of mobile communications but for serious developments in IoT, including smart cities and AVs (Autonomous Vehicles). …
By Andrey Sergeenkov As 2018 drew to a close, crypto skeptics were ready to write obituaries after the devastating bear market that year. Talk of blockchain and cryptocurrency demise was rife among seasoned analysts. Just over twelve months later, the industry has shown remarkable resilience to rebound back. Regulators are…
For those that do not yet have this kind of business strategy, it would be great to put such a strategy in place, as it is good for your conscience as well as for your business!…
by Heidi Custers, Deloitte Digital Transformation Strategy Leader Digital transformation is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s critical to the survival of your business. When the economy and business landscape is in a period of growth and prosperity, organisations can be forgiven for thinking that digital transformation is a luxury, something…
by Dr David Teh and Dr Tehmina Khan Total global waste is expected to double from nearly 2 billion tonnes in 2016 to an estimated 4 billion tonnes by 2050 as consumer-oriented urban populations grow. As population growth increases consumption and waste, managing this waste is becoming an ever greater…
The new Silex malware has struck and thousands of IoT devices were attacked, and rendered useless, within hours. ZDNET reports that attacks are still ongoing, and according to an interview with the malware’s creator, they are about to intensify in the coming days. According to Akamai researcher Larry Cashdollar, who first spotted…
by Emily Heaslip Skill testing can give recruiters a competitive advantage in today’s ultra-competitive job market. Not only that, but candidates who are hired on merit, rather than the background, tend to stay longer and perform better over the long term. Here’s how to use skills assessments to fill your open…
by Aadil Patel While there is a lot of information being published and debate taking place about the digital economy, the gig economy and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, a lot of it is overhyped and needs to be demystified. Much of the discussion around digital transformation and the adoption of…
More than R1 billion was lost to the South African agricultural economy in 2018 thanks to livestock theft. According to a study released by UNISA, there were more than 29, 000 cases reported over the last financial year, with thousands of animals stolen. These thefts weigh heavily on the pockets…
Sony is taking up the challenge to enable companies rollout the Internet of Things (IoT) more widely even in outdoors, where threats like power and motion have been a hindrance. Sony, who announced their first chip supported by their Eltres LPWA (low-power wide area) network last week. It is positioning…
