Local fintech Payflex secures funding
In a press release, Paul Behrmann, CEO, and founder of Payflex says the investment and support by Zip Co is a vote of confidence in local fintech innovation and the market opportunities inherent in South Africa.
How The Cloud Is Changing Fintech
The 2020s are the era of the cloud. Not only are more organizations moving their infrastructure to the cloud, but over 55% say they are using multiple public clouds, according to the 2020 IDG Cloud Computing Study
Green tech isn't all it's cracked up to be
President Biden has pledged to usher in a net zero-emission economy by 2050, electrifying government vehicle fleets, doubling offshore wind production and creating “millions of jobs in wind, solar, and carbon capture.” All of this sounds good on paper and makes for great political fodder in the battle against climate change. But in practice, it could mean creating a host of other environmental challenges.
SMS to rollout green tech across 100 homes in Aberdeen City Council partnership
SMS is to rollout solar PV, battery storage and heat pumps across 100 homes as part of a new £5.2 million project. It has partnered Aberdeen City Council for the rollout of the green technologies and fabric retrofits, with £2.2 million having been successful won from the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Demonstrator.
Big Data Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends Analysis & Industry Forecast Report, 2020-2027
The Big Data Market is experiencing significant growth over the forecast period. This is attributed to the growing awareness regarding the Internet of Things (IoT) devices, rising availability of data across various organizations, and accelerating amount of data generated at the global level.
Many Organizations Put Big Data Aside To Focus on Small Data
Much of the buzz around data over the past few years has been about big data and how organizations are using large data sets to give them a business edge. However, due in no small part to the pandemic, small data is moving into the spotlight.
5 Ways to Supercharge Employee Training with Big Data
Employee training has been around for centuries in one form or another, from blacksmiths training their sons to take over the family forge to noble-born boys learning how to be knights, to new workers in a factory or an office being shown the ropes by an experienced colleague.
Digital transformation requires consulting your people assets
Technology is one half of digital transformation; training is the other.
3 Factors That Should be Driving Your Digital Transformation
To maximize output of any digitalization project, organizations must treat it as a wider business initiative, rather than a targeted IT transformation.
Riding the second wave of digital transformation
Businesses are faced with the second wave of digital transformation and getting to grips with the future of hybrid working.
Digital transformation prioritized by local firms
Digital transformation is a central development strategy for eight out of every 10 companies active in research and development in Greece, while six in 10 plan to continue using telework after the pandemic, according to the findings of a survey conducted by the National Documentation Center (EKT) at the end of 2020.
3 questions to ask for a successful digital transformation
Federal agencies have embarked on an ambitious digital transformation journey that will greatly enhance their ability to deliver mission-critical services and improve efficiency.
Start-ups aim to change car battery recycling, clean up world's most polluting industry
By Shivani Singh and Mayank Bhardwaj GHAZIABAD, India, April 20 (Reuters) – A handful of startups are trying to find a new way to recycle used car batteries, using water, chemicals and electricity to produce lead instead of the hazardous, high-heat smelting that has been identified as the world’s most polluting industry.
Startups crack records as more money flows to Silicon Valley
Years into a boom for venture capital fueled by low interest rates and the prospect of a lucrative hit in tech, deal flow and valuations are reaching new peaks, and among the biggest beneficiaries are the companies vying to become the next big social-media platform.
How impact-driven startups are using data to drive change
Impact startups — a broad category of businesses working towards having a positive social and environmental impact — face a unique set of challenges. When it comes to global social issues like improving access to education or stopping fake news, it’s crucial impact startups are able to spot problems, like school drop-outs or falsified articles, quickly before they happen, and personalise their solutions to those who need help most.