How AI is transforming software engineering in South Africa February 2025 Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of software engineering, particularly in South Africa, where the demand for innovative solutions is rapidly increasing.
Top five manufacturing automation trends for 2025 February 2025, Omron Electronics As we step into 2025, the world of industrial automation is approaching a new chapter. According to OMRON’s SINIC Theory, which ties technological advances to societal change, we’re now moving from the Optimisation Society to the Autonomous Society.
PDS expansion into southern Africa February 2025 Benefiting from South Africa’s role as a global pioneer in proximity detection systems, other countries in the region are embracing this safety and monitoring technology to great effect.
Bridging the gap between cybersecurity risk and awareness February 2025 Much like the rest of the world, South Africa grapples with challenges emanating from a digital landscape fraught with escalating cyberthreats that pose significant risks to businesses and other organisations.
Data has a massive carbon footprint February 2025 The exponential growth of data has led to significant business challenges and environmental concerns for organisations to address. Data sprawl and redundancy increase storage requirements, consuming vast amounts of resources and energy.
Photorealism-enhanced digital twin with digital reality viewer February 2025, Siemens South Africa Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced its Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer, a new software solution that brings the NVIDIA Omniverse platform and accelerated computing to Teamcenter, enabling high-quality, high-performance photorealistic visualisation of large, complex datasets common in engineering and manufacturing.
Quantum refrigerator paves way for reliable quantum computers February 2025 Quantum computers require extreme cooling to perform reliable calculations. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, and the University of Maryland, USA, have engineered a new type of refrigerator that can autonomously cool superconducting qubits to record low temperatures, paving the way for more reliable quantum computation.
Quantum leap or quantum risk? Balancing innovation and security February 2025 The emergence of quantum computing represents a transformative shift in technology, promising unparalleled computational power while posing significant risks, particularly cybersecurity.
What is process automation and how can AI help? February 2025 Process automation uses software and technologies to automate corporate processes and functions to achieve organisational goals. These goals can include manufacturing a product, hiring an employee or providing customer service.
Proactive maintenance for long-term sustainability February 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa : Businesses should prioritise long-term sustainability by implementing proactive maintenance strategies, acknowledging the strategic value of investing in maintenance and after-sales support
Smarter predictions for a smarter world February 2025 Imagine a world where your most important decisions, whether it’s investing in stocks, predicting property trends, or making game-changing sports bets, are guided by cutting-edge AI insights. That world is here, and it’s powered by 4C Predictions, the revolutionary platform that democratises predictive analytics and puts the power of genius AI in your hands.
Immersive engineering for the industrial metaverse February 2025, Siemens South Africa Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that it is delivering on its next-generation immersive engineering roadmap in collaboration with Sony Corporation. This brings together Siemens’ NX software for product engineering with Sony’s breakthrough head-mounted display (HMD) to enable the industrial metaverse.
Shifting from CapEx to OpEx in utility networks February 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa Modernising power networks through digitisation and innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning is essential for utilities and municipalities to improve efficiency and manage the growing complexities of energy distribution
The hidden dangers within: strategies for combating insider threats February 2025 In South Africa, insider threats are an increasingly significant risk for businesses, driven by economic uncertainty, labour disputes and rapid digital transformation. As businesses navigate this complex landscape, managed security service providers offer invaluable support, helping companies implement comprehensive strategies to mitigate insider threats and protect their data.
Harnessing industrial AI agents for reliable automation February 2025, Editor's Choice The excitement around generative AI (GenAI) has been undeniable, promising wide-ranging changes across industries. However, for those of us in the world of industrial control and automation, the realities of implementing these powerful technologies are a little more nuanced.
Cybersecurity and cyber resilience for effective data management February 2025 The terms ‘cyber security’ and ‘cyber resilience’ are often used interchangeably, which can be misleading. Both are critical to safeguarding data and ensuring business continuity. But what are the differences between them, and why does an organisation need both to manage cyber risk effectively?
There’s green and then there’s blockchain green February 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa Greener blockchain, who would have thought? Blockchain’s very nature sees it consuming a lot of energy; with great power comes great power usage. But here we are, and green blockchain continues to garner significant attention, driven by the heightened awareness of the environmental consequences of blockchain-related systems.
Five things to expect from AI in 2025 February 2025 Intentional or not, everyone is already using AI. This natural adoption of AI over the last few years has opened new opportunities for companies and convenience for consumers.
How AI and ML are enhancing utility management with advanced predictive maintenance February 2025, Schneider Electric South Africa The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning is significantly transforming the management of utilities by providing advanced technology that delivers real-time insights into the operational conditions of facilities.