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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 various TechCentral shows, providing insights on technology and business in South Africa.

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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.

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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.
TCS | The company building a ‘living computer’ with human cells
Q: How are human neurons harvested and grown?
They take human skin cells, transform them into stem cells, which can then develop into neurons, and build an organoid of thousands of neurons.

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Focusing on the intersection of technology and business, this series features discussions on a broad range of topics including digital transformation, data governance, cloud computing, e-commerce, and the impact of innovative solutions on South African society. The content often highlights local industry challenges and successes, presenting insights from leaders in technology, fintech, and telecommunications. Noteworthy is the attention given to the relevance of emerging technologies like AI and cloud solutions for businesses of all sizes, particularly how these technologies can facilitate operational improvements and enhance competitive positioning in the market. The approach combines expert interviews with practical discussions about ongo... more

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