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Technology is like magic. You don’t always see it, but you know it’s always there!
We are at the heart of the technological revolution with disruptive technologies leading the charge. In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging to keep up with the influx of new technologies and the significant impact they have on our day-to-day lives. That’s where we come in!
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We interview South Africa’s leading tech experts to keep you up to date with the latest tech trends. Discover their ground-breaking innovations and meet the next generation of great tech innovators.
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Data is crucial to the success of any organisation, but simply having it isn’t enough. To effectively make use of data, organisations and their employees need to be able to access and understand it. Custom software development company, First Technology Digital, developed an app that allows one of South Africa’s largest shoe retailers to centralise their data and make it accessible to everyone in the organisation. We spoke to Automation and Integration Manager and Belgium Campus iTversity alumnus Charl Coetsee to learn more about this magic (cloud-based) solution.
Racing a solar car is not as simple as getting into the vehicle and pressing the accelerator. It requires a great deal of strategic decision-making, which is not possible without a constant supply of relevant data. We spoke to members of the Agoria Solar Team to find out which data they make use of to optimise their race strategy and how they go about collecting and analysing it.
Without technology, terminating an employment contract can be a lengthy process that can leave everyone involved feeling annoyed and frustrated. First Technology Business Automation & Integration Consultant and Belgium Campus iTversity alumnus, Ronald Qobolo, explains how they developed an app to automate this process to ensure that those entitled to it receive their much-needed payouts quickly and painlessly.
What value does gold have if it’s sitting under the ground with no means to access it? Zero! The same applies to data. Partner at Advance, Phillip Loots, explains how IoT uses devices like sensors to transfer data from the physical world to the digital world, where it can be used by organisations to increase the value of their products and services.
If you are looking for safe, secure, reliable, and resilient connectivity, satellite technology is your answer. Satellites allow users to send and receive information from even the most remote locations by bypassing the need for phone lines, cables, or other infrastructure. ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite communications technology. We spoke to Regional VP, Pieter-Paul Mooijman, to learn about this powerful technology’s growing importance and prevalence in Africa. We also spoke to solar racing world champions, the Agoria Solar Team, to learn how they used satellite technology developed by the organisation to keep their team connected and optimise their race strategy during the Sasol Solar Challenge.
Technology is a powerful tool for social change, and with great power comes great responsibility. One company that does not shy away from this responsibility is custom software development company, You_Source. We paid them a visit to learn about the licence plate recognition system they developed for surveillance technology solution provider, Vumacam, to help keep South Africans safe while respecting their right to privacy.
Providing a safe working environment and minimising environmental impact should be top priorities for every organisation, especially those within the industrial sector, which is known for its risks. Thanks to technology, specifically management software, managing these factors is easier than ever. We visited the Swedish multinational industrial company, Atlas Copco, to learn about the app they are using to ensure their company meets the necessary safety, health, environment, and quality standards.
In today’s cut-throat job market, keeping your skillset relevant is the difference between having a job and being unemployed. And in the digital era, staying current means learning the latest technologies, regardless of the industry you find yourself in. In the financial services industry, Salesforce and AWS technologies represent the future of client experiences. We visited leading financial services organisation, Liberty Group SA, to find out how they use free learning platforms from these vendors to encourage their employees to learn future skills.
You don’t need an IT background to pursue a career in the field. Junior Developer at CIRT, Sibusiso Labi’s career journey proves that an IT career can be built on passion, drive, and a commitment to lifelong development. We paid him a visit to find out how he coded his way to success.
Making the shift from IT student to IT professional can be quite the transition. Jacques Pienaar graduated from Belgium Campus this year with a Diploma in IT. He completed his internship at leading software development company, You_Source, where he stayed on as a developer. We paid the company a visit to find out how Jacques has, and continues to, successfully navigate the working world.
If it looks like a mobile app, works like a mobile app, and feels like a mobile app, it may, in fact, be a Progressive Web App (PWA)! PWAs combine the functionality of native apps with the accessibility of a website. We visited legal services company, SEESA, to learn about the PWA they developed to help their clients manage their HR and labour needs with ease.
Whether you choose to call it telemetry, machine to machine, or IoT, the electronic transfer of data from physical devices has been around for a very long time. Partner at Advance, Phillip Loots, explains how they have been designing IoT solutions to help companies optimise their core operations for over a decade!
When you combine large volumes of data with artificial intelligence, the result is an easier and more convenient world. This is not only true for everyday life but for business operations too! We visited leading financial services organisation, Liberty, to find out how they are using this powerful duo to predict customer buying patterns and retain a loyal client base.
It’s great to see young females excited about the IT field. Liberty is at the forefront of inspiring and training women to become leaders in the tech space and we are loving it!
Vaccines are our greatest weapon against many life-threatening diseases, including Covid-19. But this weapon is useless if stored at an incorrect temperature. Thanks to CIRT, this is no longer an issue. Company Director, Ajay Lalu, explains how they used IoT and blockchain technology to develop an innovative solution capable of monitoring vaccine temperatures throughout the distribution process and even across continents!
Transporting Covid-19 vaccines at the correct temperature is a matter of public safety. But how can we be sure that this has been the case with the vaccines we receive?
Running a mineral processing plant manually can give you an in-depth understanding of the ins and outs of your plant. However, if you want to take your plant to the next level, you will need to computerise it. CEO at Boulder Group of Companies, Casper Van Wyk, shares how connecting their physical infrastructure to an industrial computer and control system has given him the freedom to control his chrome processing plant from wherever he is via his cell phone!
In a country where load shedding is a common occurrence, using electricity sparingly is at the forefront of most of our minds. And in an industry that accounts for 80 percent of the world’s electricity use, efficiency is even more crucial. CEO at Boulder Group of Companies, Casper Van Wyk, explains how they implemented sophisticated computer devices, “rocket science,” to optimise their power usage and reduce wastage from 28 percent to between 2 and 4 percent
There is more to mining than setting off explosives and running for cover. When explosives are involved, you don’t want to be! Drone technology makes it possible for mining companies to accurately extract valuable minerals and assess yield from a safe distance. CEO at Boulder Group of Companies, Casper Van Wyk, explains how drone technology has helped them almost quadruple their chrome output.
Processing minerals is a complex process with many stages. CEO at Boulder Group of Companies, Casper Van Wyk, explains how they use artificial intelligence and machine learning to promote zero waste and optimise processes at their chrome beneficiation plant.
Meet Endre Sparkes, an Ironman contestant and finisher. Getting enough training is of great importance to him and he shows us just how he manages to get enough time on his bike saddle.
With buzzwords like machine learning, artificial intelligence, process automation, and intelligent robotics floating around, it is safe to say that the robot revolution has arrived. But when it comes to the rise of intelligent robots, this revolution may not be what you were expecting. Divisional Executive for IT at Liberty, Philile Mkhize, explains how we can not only peacefully coexist with robots but how they can boost productivity and safety by taking over mundane and dangerous tasks.
Did you miss our videos on CIRT’s innovative self-checkout solution? This video will get you up to speed. CIRT Director, Ajay Lalu, demonstrates how this novel solution uses a mobile application and smart kiosk to streamline your shopping experience.
There are two things needed to make a business a success, something that sets your business apart and an incredible team. Software development company, Retro Rabbit, stands out for many reasons, including its fun and collaborative company culture and passion for learning. Internal Recruitment Consultant, Doreth Hanekom, shares how they keep up with the latest technologies and how our Bachelor of Computing students make a valuable addition to their team.
Part of our offering at Belgium Campus iTversity is to help our students secure workplace training at top companies. We paid a visit to one of Africa’s leading software development, user experience, data science, and design thinking company, Retro Rabbit, to find out how our Bachelor of Computing students are enjoying their new role as junior software developers.
In a time when getting things done online is not just a matter of convenience but also safety and necessity, we see the true power of robotics and automation. Divisional Executive for IT at Liberty, Philile Mkhize, explains how these technologies have allowed them to enhance their customer experience while promoting safer and more efficient workplace operations.
Imagine a world where annoying and irrelevant promotions are replaced with promotions tailored to suit your specific shopping behaviour. With Artificial Intelligence (AI), you no longer need to imagine. CIRT Director, Ajay Lalu, unpacks this complex technology to explain how their Q-HOP self-checkout solution uses machine learning to enhance your shopping experience.
Retro Rabbit is one of Africa’s leading software development, user experience, data science, and design thinking company. We paid them a visit to speak to Intermediate Software Developer, Riaan van der Merwe, about their intelligent cash management solution and his role at the company.
Liberty is on the frontline in the fight against Covid-19. The leading financial services organisation has partnered with Dis-chem to open a public vaccination centre in the underserved community of Braamfontein. The centre, which seamlessly integrates with the government’s electronic vaccination data system, is a shining example of what South Africans can achieve when united in purpose. We spoke to Divisional Executive, Nev Lalloo, to find out what went into setting up the site and how it has been received by the local community.
Thanks to technology, it has long been possible for athletes to train indoors when needed. Tacx has taken this one step further by leveraging technology to simulate the feeling of training outdoors. Their indoor cycling trainers combine a virtual flywheel with built-in transmitting technologies to allow cyclists to simulate cycling on various terrains while monitoring their performance from the comfort of their own homes. We spoke to Ironman finisher, Endre Sparkes, to learn more about this innovative technology.
Self-checkout systems are a common occurrence in supermarkets across the globe. When it comes to this innovative retail technology, South Africa fell behind – until now. CIRT, an IoT data insights solutions provider, has developed a contactless, cashless, retail checkout solution. We spoke to Director, Ajay Lalu, to find out more about this novel solution and the technologies used to develop it.
The Next Generation
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Without technology, terminating an employment contract can be a lengthy process that can leave everyone involved feeling annoyed and frustrated. First Technology Business Automation & Integration Consultant and Belgium Campus iTversity alumnus, Ronald Qobolo, explains how they developed an app to automate this process to ensure that those entitled to it receive their much-needed payouts quickly and painlessly.
What value does gold have if it’s sitting under the ground with no means to access it? Zero! The same applies to data. Partner at Advance, Phillip Loots, explains how IoT uses devices like sensors to transfer data from the physical world to the digital world, where it can be used by organisations to increase the value of their products and services.
In today’s cut-throat job market, keeping your skillset relevant is the difference between having a job and being unemployed. And in the digital era, staying current means learning the latest technologies, regardless of the industry you find yourself in. In the financial services industry, Salesforce and AWS technologies represent the future of client experiences. We visited leading financial services organisation, Liberty Group SA, to find out how they use free learning platforms from these vendors to encourage their employees to learn future skills.
You don’t need an IT background to pursue a career in the field. Junior Developer at CIRT, Sibusiso Labi’s career journey proves that an IT career can be built on passion, drive, and a commitment to lifelong development. We paid him a visit to find out how he coded his way to success.
Making the shift from IT student to IT professional can be quite the transition. Jacques Pienaar graduated from Belgium Campus this year with a Diploma in IT. He completed his internship at leading software development company, You_Source, where he stayed on as a developer. We paid the company a visit to find out how Jacques has, and continues to, successfully navigate the working world.
It’s great to see young females excited about the IT field. Liberty is at the forefront of inspiring and training women to become leaders in the tech space and we are loving it!
Vaccines are our greatest weapon against many life-threatening diseases, including Covid-19. But this weapon is useless if stored at an incorrect temperature. Thanks to CIRT, this is no longer an issue. Company Director, Ajay Lalu, explains how they used IoT and blockchain technology to develop an innovative solution capable of monitoring vaccine temperatures throughout the distribution process and even across continents!
Meet Endre Sparkes, an Ironman contestant and finisher. Getting enough training is of great importance to him and he shows us just how he manages to get enough time on his bike saddle.
With buzzwords like machine learning, artificial intelligence, process automation, and intelligent robotics floating around, it is safe to say that the robot revolution has arrived. But when it comes to the rise of intelligent robots, this revolution may not be what you were expecting. Divisional Executive for IT at Liberty, Philile Mkhize, explains how we can not only peacefully coexist with robots but how they can boost productivity and safety by taking over mundane and dangerous tasks.
There are two things needed to make a business a success, something that sets your business apart and an incredible team. Software development company, Retro Rabbit, stands out for many reasons, including its fun and collaborative company culture and passion for learning. Internal Recruitment Consultant, Doreth Hanekom, shares how they keep up with the latest technologies and how our Bachelor of Computing students make a valuable addition to their team.
Part of our offering at Belgium Campus iTversity is to help our students secure workplace training at top companies. We paid a visit to one of Africa’s leading software development, user experience, data science, and design thinking company, Retro Rabbit, to find out how our Bachelor of Computing students are enjoying their new role as junior software developers.
Imagine a world where annoying and irrelevant promotions are replaced with promotions tailored to suit your specific shopping behaviour. With Artificial Intelligence (AI), you no longer need to imagine. CIRT Director, Ajay Lalu, unpacks this complex technology to explain how their Q-HOP self-checkout solution uses machine learning to enhance your shopping experience.
Retro Rabbit is one of Africa’s leading software development, user experience, data science, and design thinking company. We paid them a visit to speak to Intermediate Software Developer, Riaan van der Merwe, about their intelligent cash management solution and his role at the company.
Liberty is on the frontline in the fight against Covid-19. The leading financial services organisation has partnered with Dis-chem to open a public vaccination centre in the underserved community of Braamfontein. The centre, which seamlessly integrates with the government’s electronic vaccination data system, is a shining example of what South Africans can achieve when united in purpose. We spoke to Divisional Executive, Nev Lalloo, to find out what went into setting up the site and how it has been received by the local community.
Thanks to technology, it has long been possible for athletes to train indoors when needed. Tacx has taken this one step further by leveraging technology to simulate the feeling of training outdoors. Their indoor cycling trainers combine a virtual flywheel with built-in transmitting technologies to allow cyclists to simulate cycling on various terrains while monitoring their performance from the comfort of their own homes. We spoke to Ironman finisher, Endre Sparkes, to learn more about this innovative technology.
Self-checkout systems are a common occurrence in supermarkets across the globe. When it comes to this innovative retail technology, South Africa fell behind – until now. CIRT, an IoT data insights solutions provider, has developed a contactless, cashless, retail checkout solution. We spoke to Director, Ajay Lalu, to find out more about this novel solution and the technologies used to develop it.
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