Technology alone won’t unlock your data

Technology alone won’t unlock your data

The businesses which will be able to count themselves amongst the most successful in the coming years will be those that have succeeded in fully harnessing the power of data. By Dr Yudhvir Seetharam, head of analytics, insights and research at FNB Business But, while...

SA-made facial recognition can spot your mood

South African facial recognition start-up Camatica has this week added to its suite of facial recognition AI-powered products by launching mood analytics. “Facial recognition software can potentially recognise a ‘Blue Monday’ simply by scanning employee expressions,”...
What is in it for organisations to go autonomous?

What is in it for organisations to go autonomous?

It is a challenging time to be a CIO. Not just tasked with keeping the technology backbone functioning, they now must help their organisation make sense of mountains of data and become more agile so as to support a digital strategy – all while keeping that data and...

Small enterprises need big data too

All businesses big and small need data and the insights that can be derived from it. When it comes to understanding customers’ preferences and needs, big data plays a crucial role. But to get the insights the business requires, the right data must be effectively...
Which jobs are the robots after?

Which jobs are the robots after?

When we talk about robots taking over jobs, people immediately think about the human-like devices that look like small children, attractive women or super-strong cyborgs that we’re starting to see more of. By Kathy Gibson These humanoid robots might be the face of...

Chatbots will appeal to modern workers

Chatbots continue to be a hot topic among media, end users and vendor communities. This is no surprise, as chatbot technology – which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic human conversations – is beginning to mature and offer more sophisticated...