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For most of business history, buying technology meant owning it. Capital was set aside, servers and laptops were hauled into the building alongside the software licences, and the business then sweated those assets for as long as it practically could.... more

For small and medium enterprises, technology must do one thing above all else: get out of the way. Unlike large corporations with dedicated IT departments, SMEs run lean – and every hour spent wrestling with systems is an hour not spent on the busine... more

Communications regulator Icasa’s draft rapid deployment regulations – a critical intervention for the sector – risk failing unless the regulator brings municipalities into the process, according to Nomvuyiso Batyi, CEO of the Association of Comms & T... more

South African businesses are spending millions on cloud – and many have very little to show for it.

That is the uncomfortable starting point for this episode of TCS+, in which Nkosinathi Ndlovu speaks to Joel Chacko, executive head of department for... more

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Tamia Nontsikelelo
Founder and CEO of Tol'Thema
Tol'Thema
Episode: TCS+ | iStore Business on why Apple makes sense for SMEs
Sudesh Pillay
Executive head of iStore Business South Africa
iStore Business South Africa
Episode: TCS+ | iStore Business on why Apple makes sense for SMEs
Jonathan Oaker
Founder and CEO of CloudZA
CloudZA
Episode: TCS+ | A smarter approach to cloud for South African businesses
Joel Chacko
Executive Head of Department for Cloud Services
Vodacom Business
Episode: TCS+ | A smarter approach to cloud for South African businesses
Salvador Anglada
CEO of Optasia
Optasia
Episode: TCS | How Optasia lends billions to people banks can’t see
Gary Scott
EV veteran and industry commentator
Independent EV expert
Episode: Everything you wanted to know about EVs but were afraid to ask
John Ford
CEO/representative of Aeversa, a fleet-focused electrification business
Aeversa
Episode: Watts & Wheels with Wills: The rands-and-cents case for electric trucks
Mike Whitfield
CEO of Stellantis South Africa (interview guest)
Stellantis
Episode: Watts & Wheels S1E7: 'Ferrari's EV breaks the internet'
Enrico Ferigolli
Retail Executive for Omnichannel at Pick n Pay
Pick n Pay
Episode: TCS | Pick n Pay’s Enrico Ferigolli on Penny, the AI that shops for you

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Duncan McLeod
Host of TechCentral show (and related TCS Plus)

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4.8 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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    South Africa9 years ago

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Nerdy but approachable hosts who explain complex topics clearly.
A concise, SA-focused tech podcast with sharp, practical takeaways.
Strong coverage of AI, cybersecurity, and telecom with real-world examples.
Great for staying updated on regional tech trends and policy impacts.

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TCS+ | A smarter approach to cloud for South African businesses
Q: What should customers look for in a cloud partner?
Look for trust built on transparency, security, consistent delivery, and end-to-end capability from connectivity to hyperscaler selection, migration, and ongoing optimization with clear governance.
TCS+ | A smarter approach to cloud for South African businesses
Q: What should organizations stop doing and start doing to accelerate value from cloud and AI?
Stop blocking progress with fear and rigid controls; start by embracing AI-enabled workflows, open data where appropriate, and a structured assessment to define use cases and ROI before moving to production.
TCS+ | A smarter approach to cloud for South African businesses
Q: Could you speak to how cloud is now a boardroom consideration and what that means for a typical South African business?
Cloud is no longer a back-office IT project; it directly affects strategy, competitiveness, and how quickly a company can respond to market changes. Boards want measurable outcomes, governance, and a clear path from connectivity to migration to ongoing optimization.
TCS | Icasa's rules skip the real bottleneck: ACT
Q: When do you realistically expect final regulations to be in place?
Batyi argues it could take about 24 months if Icasa commits to a thorough, multi-stakeholder process and active municipal engagement.
TCS | Icasa's rules skip the real bottleneck: ACT
Q: What happens next after the public hearings on rapid deployment rules?
Written submissions will be collected, and Icasa will prepare a revised draft that incorporates feedback from hearings and stakeholder letters before moving toward final regulations.

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A SA-focused tech and business program that consistently interviews technology leaders, policy makers, and industry practitioners. Episodes commonly cover AI adoption, cybersecurity, telecommunications, health tech, fintech, and startup ecosystems in Africa, with a practical tilt toward strategy, implementation costs, and governance. Noteworthy is the mix of hands-on operators, regional context, and ambitious, future-oriented projects (e.g., AI in healthcare and wholesale telecom models) that help listeners assess real-world impact and procurement decisions. Potential listeners will find actionable insights for technology buyers, executives evaluating digital transformation, and practitioners seeking regional case studies and pragmatic fram... more

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