fourth industrial revolution
Smart Technologies
South Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution report lands on president’s desk
On receipt of the Fourth Industrial Revolution report, President Ramaphosa said digital transformation has to be harnessed to change the way we live, learn, work and govern.
Research and Development
Inaugural Digital Economy Summit geared toward the rollout of 4IR
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected to address the first Digital Economy Summit today at the Gallagher Convention Centre in the north of Johannesburg.
Generation
DEWA considers quantum computing in electricity and water production
This week DEWA organised a number of workshops to discuss how quantum computing can be used in electricity and water production processes.
Future Energy
Ed’s Note: The revolution is now, are you ready to imagine?
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, fondly known as the 4IR, is an instrument for job creation and not job losses as is...
Future Energy
SAP Futurist paints a bright future for African energy
A futurist and innovation evangelist, Tom Raferty, closed the Saphila 2019 bi-annual conference with insight into Africa’s smart energy future.
Metering
Smart metering taking shape in Africa, says Conlog
ESI Africa had a chat with Conlog to gauge the current landscape of metering in Africa and uncover the solutions the company...
Research and Development
Ghana holds nearly $4bn of opportunity in digital skills
IFC in cooperation with L.E.K. Consulting issued a report showing the demand for digital skills in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow at a faster rate.
Business and markets
The energy revolution depicts a gridless future
The message is clear: the global business of energy and power is under attack from an inanimate, unremorseful fourth industrial revolution (4IR).
The conversation now...
Research and Development
Redefining industry through artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) may cause some job losses, but ultimately it will create opportunities, says futurist and technology entrepreneur Stafford Masie.
Masie, former Google SSA...
