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Africa’s digital transformation continues to accelerate, driven by growing cloud adoption and rising interest in artificial intelligence.

Yet many organisations still face challenges in converting these ambitions into measurable business outcomes. A... more

Newly minted small businesses often struggle to establish themselves as reliable service providers among their more established competitors. To help cloud-focused business thrive, Amazon Web Services has created the AWS distribution model to support ... more

South Africa’s big three telecommunications operators have all reported numbers in recent weeks, and the theme is clear: competition in prepaid has intensified sharply.

Telkom’s resurgence has put pressure on both MTN and Vodacom, with MTN acknowled... more

Returning to the TechCentral Show is ICT regulatory expert Dominic Cull, founder of Ellipsis and regulatory advisor to the Internet Service Providers’ Association. Cull recently attended communications minister Solly Malatsi’s policy colloquium in Pr... more

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Khaya Mbanga
Chief Information and Digital Officer at BDO South Africa, responsible for leading the digital service line.
BDO South Africa
Episode: Meet the CIO | How BDO’s Khaya Mbanga is preparing the firm for the AI future
Dr. Fred Jordan
Co-founder and co-CEO of FinalSpark
FinalSpark
Episode: TCS | The company building a ‘living computer’ with human cells
Danny Stemmet
Founder and CEO of MSB Microsystems
MSB Microsystems
Episode: TCS+ | Managing Sims, saving money: how MSB Micro keeps businesses connected
Senzo Mbhele
Managing Director at Cloud On Demand
Cloud On Demand
Episode: TCS+ | Cloud On Demand's Senzo Mbhele on the benefits of the AWS distribution model
Frederik Zietsman
CEO of Takealot, South Africa's largest e-commerce company
Takealot
Episode: TCS | Takealot CEO Frederik Zietsman on township growth, EVs and the future of online retail
Alpheus Mangale
CEO of Seacom
Seacom
Episode: TCS | Seacom 2.0: Alpheus Mangale unpacks all the details about the giant new subsea system
Stephen Linnell
CEO of PayInc, focusing on digital payment solutions and financial inclusion
PayInc
Episode: TCS | PayInc CEO Stephen Linnell on South Africa's payments revolution
Deon Stroebel
Chief Innovation Officer at LSD Open
LSD Open
Episode: TCS+ | LSD Open: why repatriating from the cloud can be a costly mistake
Nicolas Riemer
Co-founder and CEO of The Invigilator
The Invigilator
Episode: TCS | From lockdown idea to global player: The Invigilator bags $11-million funding

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Duncan McLeod
Host of TechCentral, with a focus on technology insights and discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Superb tech news for Mzansi

    I love that it’s specific to SA but not confined to products available here. The hosts are nerds but not the awkward kind.

    Apple Podcasts
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    O-Rara
    South Africa8 years ago

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TCS | MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita on competition, AI and the future of mobile
Q: Are the operators getting more competitive?
Yes, the prepaid market has become particularly competitive this year.
Meet the CIO | How BDO’s Khaya Mbanga is preparing the firm for the AI future
Q: How long have you been in this role for now?
I have been working for 25 years, with a majority of that in the consulting industry.
Meet the CIO | How BDO’s Khaya Mbanga is preparing the firm for the AI future
Q: Do you think it will make reports and audits more accurate?
Yes, as long as the data quality provided by clients is high.
TCS | The company building a ‘living computer’ with human cells
Q: What are the ethical implications of working with living neuron tissue?
Currently, there are minimal implications since they work with a small number of neurons, but larger scales could raise significant questions, prompting engagement with ethics academics.
TCS | The company building a ‘living computer’ with human cells
Q: How long can living neurons be kept alive for computation?
The neurons can live for years in a controlled medium but face challenges when used in computation due to the introduction of stress and contamination.

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This podcast serves as a platform for in-depth discussions surrounding the technology landscape, particularly in relation to business developments in South Africa. It features a variety of expert guests, from CEOs of major companies to regulatory advisors, who discuss topics such as artificial intelligence, ICT policy, e-commerce, and cloud technology. The insightful conversations often highlight the unique challenges and opportunities within the South African context, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of key trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the industry. The engaging dialogues not only focus on technology but also delve into economic implications and transformational experiences that resonate widely with professi... more

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