The publication of the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies is always an interesting moment in the tech calendar. Even the Stamford, Mass.

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By 2022, Gartner predicts that 70% of customer interactions with businesses will involve emerging technologies such as machine learning (ML) applications, chatbots and mobile messaging. It’s as good a time as any to consider introducing chatbot functionality to your business. Chatbots are a bit like magic in that they are powerful tools in the right […] www.itnewsafrica.com | 6/22/20 1:30 AM

In an interesting twist in emerging technologies and the energy sector, a team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has created a device called the Shadow-Effect Energy Generator. The device is able to create an electrical charge using the contrast between shadow and light. It sounds like something out of a science-fiction […] www.itnewsafrica.com | 5/22/20 10:30 PM

Over the last few years, governments and organisations alike have had to facilitate the explosion of emerging technologies — such as AI, 5G and underpinning it all, IoT. This global disruptor requires far more than simply the infrastructure to support it — to be used effectively, IoT will also rely on innovative solutions to keep […]

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Africa stands on the precipice of emerging technologies and innovation in response to decades of hardship and frustration. Amongst those innovations are those in the AI sphere, with African developers and innovators finding unique and lucrative ways to make the lives of clients and customers easier. Here are 5 ways AI is being used from […]

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The world as we know it is becoming more digital than ever, and this is just the beginning. Emerging technologies are opening up new opportunities that were unimaginable just a few years ago and changing the way we lead our lives, both at work and during our leisure time. Connectivity is not just limited to [&hellip www.itnewsafrica.com | 2/3/20 8:30 PM

The Digital Retail Forum 2020 took place on 29  January at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference focused on emerging technologies such as Ai, IoT, drones, digital payment solutions, new eCommerce models and mobility are disrupting the retail sector. Gathering over 200 retail industry leaders and experts, #DRF2020 commenced under the theme: “Digital Disruption in [&hellip www.itnewsafrica.com | 1/29/20 8:30 PM

The Digital Retail Forum 2020 is set to take place on 29  January at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference will be focused on emerging technologies such as Ai, IoT, drones, digital payment solutions, new eCommerce models and mobility are disrupting the retail sector.  The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority [&hellip www.itnewsafrica.com | 1/27/20 8:30 PM