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IBM Acquires StepZen to Simplify GraphQL API Creation and Boost Business Value from Data

IBM has announced its acquisition of StepZen Inc, a company that has developed a GraphQL server with a unique architecture that helps developers build…

Wise Move implements AI-powered ChatGPT on its platform

Wise Move, a South African online moving platform, has seen tremendous growth since its launch at the beginning of 2022. Boasting over 70 000…

Trends: What to expect from machine learning in 2023

The leap Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made is expected to boost the digital transformation of businesses while disrupting various industries. Helm head of engineering…

Taking responsibility for using AI for good in Africa

Artificial intelligence is enriching various aspects of our business and private lives: it drives the business strategies, operations and marketing activities of our enterprises…

Technology trends affecting the security sector in 2023

The fact that technology has become pervasive in our personal and work lives is not news. This is largely due to the benefits that…

The Cisco approach to cybersecurity

This is an excerpt from a Reframed podcast interview conducted with Conrad Steyn, CTO and Head of Engineering for Cisco Sub-Saharan Africa. Text has…

Big boost for AI solutions as Spatialedge acquires Cape AI

AI solutions provider Spatialedge has acquired Cape AI, a South Africa-founded tech start-up on a mission to help businesses grow by enabling them to…

AI-driven blockchain conference set to take place next month in Cape Town [Updated]

Pronoia claims the Blockchain & Investment Roadshow taking place on 14 and 15 February in Cape Town will be Africa’s first AI-driven blockchain conference

Digital technology will forever change public-private partnerships [Sponsored]

The term technology is a wide and far reaching one — it refers to a plethora of things. These can include manufacturing, processes, and…

Why more entrepreneurs are investing in understanding AI

Whether you’re wary of the disruption that Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings or you’re embracing it, there’s no avoiding the impact it’s expected to have…

Top five skills in 2018 that entrepreneurs are investing in

In a rapidly changing business landscape defined by both economic development and technological disruption, it has become crucial for entrepreneurs to continue to upskill…

Canadian AI firm acquires Nigerian chatbot directory service QuickHelp

Canadian social enterprise firm 1001 Squared Artificial Intelligence has acquired a Nigerian AI-enabled chatbot and SMS-based directory service QuickHelp for an undisclosed amount. QuickHelp was founded in 2015 by…

AI Expo Africa 2018 aims to showcase opportunities in artificial intelligence

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the hottest trends among startups, the world around. This September Cape Town will host one of…

A primer on the South African artificial intelligence ecosystem

Artificial intelligence — intelligent computer systems capable of learning from data — was one of the main trends in tech innovation this year. The…

Sagarmatha Technologies launches $1m AI challenge for African startups

One lucky African startup with a cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) solution stands the chance to win an investment of $1-million from Cape Town based technology platform Sagarmatha…

Startups must think twice about pivoting for corporates – MMI Holdings manager

Startups that pitch to corporates should be wary about pivoting their business just to accommodate a corporate, if they risk losing focus on their initial values, cautions…

How AI is enabling accountants to move from record keepers to strategic advisors

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have been two major buzzwords of late. Progress in this field of technology will undoubtedly alter the world…

Time to reimagine education system to tackle SA’s Industry 4.0 challenges

Unemployment in SA is at a 14-year high with youth unemployment (15-34 years) reaching 38.6% in the first quarter of this year. Most concerning…

6 artificial intelligence startups in Africa to look out for [Digital All Stars]

Digital All Stars is a series of articles which aims to celebrate the best of South African digital. The articles, which will appear on…

Broadband Africa Forum 2024

South Africa’s Deskless Workers: A Workforce Under Strain

How AI is Rewriting Urban Planning in Developing Regions

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

German luxury cars require a rethink for China

Trump wins – Tesla goes beyond $1 Trillion

Vivo update – a big safety gain

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