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Electronic waste at new high, squandering gold, other metals – study
By: Reuters 14th December 2017 Electronic waste rose to a record 45-million tonnes worldwide in 2016, squandering valuable metals such as gold and copper since few trashed televisions, cellphones or other products get recycled, a UN-backed study showed on Wednesday. Rising incomes and falling prices for everything from solar... →
ICT service provider Ayo to list on JSE
By: Schalk Burger 13th December 2017 Ayo Technology Solutions will list on the main board of the JSE on December 21. The company provides information and communications technology (ICT) services to the healthcare industry, as well as information systems for hospitals, pharmacies and laboratories. →
WiFi can aid in water crisis
By: Marleny Arnoldi 8th December 2017 During a water crisis, readily available technology, such as the Internet of Things, enabled through WiFi, can be used to apply water management systems throughout a city including monitoring use, pinpointing leaks and curbing excessive use, says wireless solutions provider Ruckus. →
IoT and data set to be at the heart of African smart cities
By: Schalk Burger 8th December 2017 Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are one of the main drivers of change in sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, utilities and smart cities, among others, and a key aspect of evolving smart cities in Africa, says information technology and data specialist multinational Hitachi... →
Blockchain set to change transactions, information flow and business processes
By: Schalk Burger 8th December 2017 Trust is the underlying factor supporting financial systems – from the value of currency and financial transactions to public spending. Similarly, trust underpins almost all information transfers, and money is a medium that allows people to communicate value throughout an economy, says financial... →
Quality reprioritised in local battery market
By: Robyn Wilkinson 8th December 2017 With its battery anti-theft solution successfully protecting more than 15 000 lead acid batteries in South Africa, battery and related-components supplier Aztec is seeing an increase in demand for premium quality batteries with a longer operating life. →
Last day of share trading for Datatec as Aim-listing cancellation takes effect
By: Dylan Slater 7th December 2017 Thursday was the last day that shares of international information and communications technology company Datatec could be traded on London’s Aim, as the company’s cancellation of its listing will take effect on Friday. →
Local company popularises electrical heat tracing
By: Nica Schreuder 1st December 2017 Amid escalating costs of heating containers using traditional methods, such as steam or gas, a more cost-effective, efficient and controlled method of ensuring the constant heating of containers is electrical heat tracing (EHT), says eltherm South Africa MD Peter Stone. EHT specialist eltherm... →
Growing eWaste could affect ecosystem
By: Simone Liedtke 1st December 2017 Electronic Waste (eWaste), if not properly processed, will eventually leach hazardous material – mainly heavy metals – into the water table, states computer support and services provider Xperien CEO Wale Arewa. →
Extending digital backbone to remote regions will stimulate development
By: Schalk Burger 1st December 2017 Business software company Microsoft South Africa is proposing the use of its low frequency technology that uses television white spaces to provide connectivity to support development in remote and rural communities in South Africa, says Microsoft South Africa public-sector director Lillian... →
Corporate culture and people key to effective use of business technologies
By: Schalk Burger 1st December 2017 One of the biggest mistakes organisations make when deploying new business technologies is ignoring the human element, says business software specialist Epic ERP MD Stuart Scanlon. Virtualisation, cloud computing and machine-learning have become common terms in organisations across different... →
Waltloo fibre-optic factory to supply African telecoms industry
By: Schalk Burger 1st December 2017 A newly built R100-million fibre-optic production facility in Waltloo, Tshwane, will manufacture optical fibre, optical-fibre cabling and speciality phototonic solutions for the telecommunications industry in Africa, says telecommunications specialist distributor Dartcom Fibre Solutions... →
CIPC collaboration with banks to extend to BEE certification
By: Nadine James 1st December 2017 Company registration and business licensing organisation, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) reports that companies will soon be able to attain black economic empowerment (BEE) certificates from South Africa’s four main banking institutions. CIPC commissioner Advocate Rory... →
Seacom eyes acquisitions, fibre growth in 2018
By: Natasha Odendaal 30th November 2017 Carving out a position in South Africa’s fibre race and bolstering growth through suitable acquisitions looks to be the theme of the new financial year, as pan-African telecommunications firm Seacom reports another year of solid progress. Acquisitions and partnerships are expected to continue... →
Ansys boosts its IP, skills to capture future business
By: Schalk Burger 29th November 2017 AltX-listed digital technology solutions company Ansys has invested in developing its intellectual property (IP) and human capital to capture new business as a result of the digitalisation of operations in the sectors in which it operates, Ansys Group CEO Teddy Daka said during a presentation of... →
BCX, GE deploy agritech solution
By: Creamer Media Reporter 27th November 2017 Information and communication technology group BCX and NYSE-listed digital industrial company GE have teamed up to provide integrated, tailored, end-to-end digital technological solutions to the South African agroprocessing sector. The jointly developed agritech solution, dubbed the Digital Farm,... →
Company embraces industry trends and challenges
By: Nica Schreuder 24th November 2017 The major trend in steel construction globally is very much towards high-end automation driven by integrated software solutions, which has led to local industrial manufacturer and distributor First Cut’s embracing this trend through energy- efficient capital equipment and consumables from their... →
Steel company’s optimism fuels technology investment appetite
By: Nica Schreuder 24th November 2017 Steel supplier and processing company Allied Steelrode’s optimism regarding long-term prospects for South Africa’s economy and steel industry has prompted it to continually invest in quality steel equipment. Such an investment was made through the buying of the BLM Adige LT20 jumbo tube laser in... →
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Company assists in developing WiFi blueprint for educational institutions
By: Nadine James 24th November 2017 Wireless connectivity firm Ruckus will form part of a consortium of companies developing a blueprint for the implementation of WiFi and other IT services at education institutions. Ruckus sub-Saharan Africa director Riaan Graham says this blueprint, which will eventually be sent to the National... →
Microgrids add new arrow to Africa’s electricity access quiver
By: Mia Breytenbach 24th November 2017 The launch of a R25-million solar energy, lithium-ion battery storage microgrid on Robben Island – the World Heritage Site in Table Bay, Cape Town, which, until recently, relied on diesel to generate electricity – not only showcases the versatile advantages of microgrid technology, but also... →
GirlCode floats ambitions of becoming world’s largest women's digital agency
By: Dylan Slater 23rd November 2017 Nonprofit organisation (NPO) GirlCode, which aims to empower women in the technology sector, on Thursday revealed its new programmes for 2018, as well as its Vision 2030 ambitions, which includes reaching ten-million women by 2030. GirlCode chairperson Zandile Keebine commented that reaching that... →
Shell collaboration helps power London buses with coffee waste
By: Nica Schreuder 20th November 2017 International energy and petrochemicals group Shell, in partnership with London-based clean technology company bio-bean and UK biodiesel producer Argent Energy, is helping power some of London’s buses through a new coffee biodiesel project – launched on Monday – which uses a biofuel made partly... →
Monitoring system streamlines maintenance activities
By: Robyn Wilkinson 17th November 2017 Global test equipment manufacturer Fluke is enjoying significant market success following the launch of Fluke Connect ™, which combines high-quality test tools and digital technology to help small, medium-sized and large industrial companies streamline critical maintenance operations. →
Organisations’ digital memory gets cloud boost
By: Schalk Burger 17th November 2017 The new multipurpose cloud archiving solution, launched by e-mail management multinational Mimecast, can be used to ensure effective archiving of the email communications and documents that function as a company’s “digital memory”, says Mimecast Sales Enablement Manager Nick Saunders. The... →
Big Data, analytics to improve responses to natural disasters
By: Schalk Burger 17th November 2017 The effective use of analytics to interrogate data related to, for example, geography, population and mobile device usage can help authorities discern underlying patterns and associations that will allow for relevant emergency services to quickly react to floods, fires and other pressing... →
Datatec puts disappointing first half behind it, looks forward to improvements
By: Megan van Wyngaardt 13th November 2017 Information and communications technology solutions and services provider Datatec on Monday said trading in the first half of its 2018 financial year had been disappointing, with the company reporting earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation of $39-million for the six months... →
AI can help shed light on value of a company’s intangible assets
By: Schalk Burger 10th November 2017 Artificial Intelligence (AI), by performing repetitive tasks or helping with tasks that rely on masses of data, will allow for a more accurate valuation of intangible assets, such as human capital, performance and expertise, which are often more valuable in the emerging knowledge economy than... →
Business process workload and orchestration platform launched in SA
By: Schalk Burger 10th November 2017 Software multinational CA Technologies has launched its Automic One Automation workload, release and orchestration products platform in Southern Africa, says Automic Middle East, Africa and Turkey sales VP Nabil Ben Abdallah. IT systems form an integral part the foundations of every company.... →
Data on habits of small-store shoppers offers valuable insights for manufacturers
By: Schalk Burger 10th November 2017 Virtual distribution platform company Selpal gathers detailed data of retail shoppers’ habits from small retailers to provide manufacturers with granular insight into the shopping habits of their target audiences, says Selpal CEO Stephen Goldberg. Selpal’s business model helps to guide... →
Integrated, automated security fabric to protect business devices and data
By: Schalk Burger 10th November 2017 The complexity of cyberattacks on businesses and the difficulty in proactively protecting dynamic and flexible networks, as well as the devices and data used in daily business processes, has increased the need for businesses to deploy integrated and automated security technologies. A consolidated... →
Upcoming energy event to showcase African project opportunities 
By: Simone Liedtke 10th November 2017 A key focus point of the African Energy Indaba (AEI) – which celebrates its ten-year milestone next year – is to provide access to project opportunities across the African continent. →
Storage automation in warehousing globally trending
By: Nica Schreuder 3rd November 2017 With the global shift among project managers toward automated storage solutions to rapidly meet customer needs, Germiston-based storage solution and racking manufacturer Acrow says South Africa has been quick on the uptake, with many companies implementing automated mobile racking storage... →
Intelligent algorithm company 4Sight lists on AltX
By: Schalk Burger 3rd November 2017 The first pure technology company to list on the JSE’s AltX in 18 years, decision support technology group 4Sight, has artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT) and big data technology capabilities, which are reshaping business and individual lives worldwide,... →
Fostering innovation will put South Africa on a higher growth trajectory
By: Schalk Burger 3rd November 2017 “Harnessing the potential of innovation through an improved business climate for startups, skilled immigration, trade facilitation, competition in information and communication technology, as well as easier access to research and development tax incentives would significantly help to create jobs... →
Monitoring system assists with continuous safety and product quality
By: Simone Liedtke 27th October 2017 Industrial equipment supplier SICK Automation says its LMS511 Pro object detection system assists in decreasing the number of collisions and injuries for the chemicals, petrochemicals and automated bulk handling industries, where continuous process and proximity monitoring plays a critical role... →
Competition proves long term value of stainless steel
By: Robyn Wilkinson 27th October 2017 The winner of the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association’s (Sassda’s) Eiffel Tower life-cycle costing competition was announced earlier this month, having proven the success of the association’s new cellphone application (app) and the long-term value of stainless steel as a... →
Manufacturing sector bore brunt of industrial cyberattacks in first half of 2017
By: Schalk Burger 27th October 2017 The manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest hit by cyberattacks during the first half of 2017, with one in every three industrial cyberattacks carried out against industrial control system (ICS) computers, says global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab critical infrastructure defence head... →
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