In 2019, the tech industry was talking about blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and automation. What do the forecasts look like for 2020? According ZDNet, automation, AI and ML will continue to be discussed in global boardrooms but the new year will see enterprise businesses increasingly focussing theirRead more
Industry 4.0 is all about the increased usage of data and automation in various business contexts; supported by a range of new technologies like cloud computing, digital devices, the IoT, augmented reality, data analysis, and cognitive computing. Ultimately, when a business embraces digital transformation in the workplace, they can empower their employees, leverage data toRead more
According to IBM, cloud computing empowers retailers to address challenges and make the most of new market opportunities. “Not only can cloud enable new, dynamic business and operational models, it can also help fundamentally change cost structures,” says IBM. As more and more consumers demand digital channels, contextual relations and consistent digital and in-store experiences,Read more
Market research firm, the International Data Corporation (IDC), coined the term “the third platform” to describe the hugely disruptive world we live in. Characterised by four foundational digital technologies – namely social, mobile, analytics/big data and cloud computing – the IDC believes that these tools have enabled companies to boost efficiencies, create new customer andRead more
According to Accenture: “cloud is the foundational element for this digital change”. And along with this change comes the opportunity to transform business models, to improve products and services, to boost customer experience and to take advantage of greater agility. Often hampered by legacy infrastructure that simply cannot compete with faster and more innovative digitalRead more
Nebula has been named the Industry Vertical Solution Partner of the Year at the 2019 Microsoft South Africa Partner Awards. Honouring best-in-class businesses that have demonstrated their expertise within a selected industry – in this case, retail – the Partner of the Year awards were handed out at an astronomy-inspired evening in Johannesburg last week.Read more
Modern businesses have to make quick decisions in order to stay ahead of the competition. And having the most recent data available is critical in order to make these swift business decisions possible. Within the healthcare space, the stakes are far higher. When getting test results, diagnosing patients and determining the best course of treatmentRead more
Given the fact that 93% of South African businesses are either developing or implementing a cloud strategy, no business can afford to be left behind. But where do you begin? At Nebula, we’re always keen to help. As such, we’ve put together an eBook detailing everything you need to know before embarking on your cloudRead more
A 2019 survey of close to 400 local IT decision makers revealed that 77% of South African businesses are using cloud services within their IT environments. And with several big brands planning to open local data centres in the near future – Microsoft were first out the gates opening theirs in March – interest inRead more
According to Deloitte’s 2017 FSI Review, financial services firms are looking to leverage digital tools and IT to do more and to help them stay relevant into the future. So much so that the incorporation of these tools into the work these businesses do has become the “new normal”. In this same review, Yacin Mahieddine,Read more
