Month: <span>March 2018</span>

Do you have what it takes to be a growth hacker?

‘Growth hacking’ is “a process of rapid experimentation across marketing channels, product development, sales segments, and other areas of the business to identify the most efficient ways to grow a business” (thanks for this definition Wikipedia). Yeah, it sounds great, but also perhaps a bit (or a lot) confusing, which is why it this term […]
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The rise of the robots cons and pros

The rise of the robots cons and pros

AI-based applications will increase vulnerability of businesses to cyber-attacks and technical failure, leading to larger-scale disruption and loss scenarios Chatbots, autonomous vehicles, and connected machines in digital factories foreshadow what the future will look like: The widespread implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications brings many advantages for businesses such as increased efficiencies, fewer repetitive tasks […]
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BYOD: the benefits, risks and threats

Arbor Networks has, with many peers, been discussing BYOD (Bring Your Own Devices) for over five years now and, as predicted, through the ongoing growth in the use of external devices in companies all over South Africa, this trend is not going away. This is according to Arbor Network’s territory manager for sub-Saharan Africa, Bryan […]
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Empowering Generation Z through technology

Ben Roberts, Liquid Telecom’s Group CTIO, explains how access to technology can inspire a new generation of African techies. The future of Africa belongs to Generation Z. As the world’s youngest region, approximately 20% of Africa’s population is currently aged between 15 and 24. But the hope and promise of this generation also presents potential […]
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