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Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is the strategic integration of digital technologies into all areas of business operations, fundamentally changing how organisations operate and deliver value to customers. It encompasses the adoption of cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), automation and other digital tools to modernise processes, enhance decision-making and create new business models. In industrial sectors such as energy, manufacturing and infrastructure, digital transformation often involves deploying supervisory control and data acquisition (Scada) systems, digital twins and advanced monitoring platforms to optimise asset performance and operational efficiency. The transformation extends beyond technology implementation to include cultural and organisational change, requiring workforce upskilling and new ways of working. For energy companies, digital transformation can improve safety, reduce downtime, enhance energy security and enable remote operations across geographically dispersed assets. The trend has accelerated globally as organisations seek competitive advantage through data-driven insights and real-time visibility into operations. In Africa, digital transformation is increasingly seen as essential for industrial competitiveness, with sectors such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, mining and utilities investing in digital infrastructure. The concept gained prominence in the early twenty-first century as computing power, connectivity and data storage became more accessible and affordable, enabling even capital-intensive industries to reimagine traditional workflows and unlock new efficiencies.

Digital Transformation News


CIPS Conference 2026 to spotlight Africa's supply chain future as countdown begins
2nd June 2026

With just over 60 days to go, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa, part of the world's leading professional body and globally recognised gold standard for... 


Obsidian Systems invites South African technology teams to smarter.tech ’26
Obsidian Systems invites South African technology teams to smarter.tech ’26
1st June 2026

Obsidian Systems will host smarter.tech ’26 on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, a half-day virtual technology event for the people keeping modern IT running. Designed for practitioners, technical leaders,... 


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Technology can bolster workplace safety when paired with human accountability
29th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Organisations in South Africa’s industries such as mining and infrastructure are increasingly adopting technology solutions to enhance workplace health, safety and security, there is a clear need... 


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Technology can bolster workplace safety when paired with human accountability
29th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Organisations in South Africa’s industries such as mining and infrastructure are increasingly adopting technology solutions to enhance workplace health, safety and security, there is a clear need... 


South Africa’s AI push is running ahead of its digital foundations
South Africa’s AI push is running ahead of its digital foundations
28th May 2026

By: Kgomotso Lebele - Country Managing Director for Accenture, South Africa Consider this: you lead a large retail business. Six months ago, you approved a significant generative AI investment to... 


How a digital foundation can overcome the LNG trilemma
How a digital foundation can overcome the LNG trilemma
28th May 2026

By: Christophe Begat - Vice President for, Industry and Segment for Sub-Saharan Africa at Schneider Electric The global LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) sector is entering an historic chapter with... 


Automation in African Manufacturing: Unlocking the Continent’s Industrial Potential
Automation in African Manufacturing: Unlocking the Continent’s Industrial Potential
26th May 2026

As Africa accelerates its industrialisation agenda under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), automation is emerging as one of the most powerful tools to unlock productivity,... 


Huawei unveils AI-ready data infrastructure to drive enterprise innovation in South Africa
8th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The need for intelligent storage and computing is growing as AI puts pressure on infrastructure, leaving organisation increasingly reconsidering how they store, manage, protect and use data, says... 


From reactive to predictive – how Data & AI can enable a proactive government
From reactive to predictive – how Data & AI can enable a proactive government
5th May 2026

By: Ntsako Baloyi - Data & AI lead and Varaidzo Mureriwa, Managing Director within the Health & Public Service business at Accenture, South Africa For decades, public service delivery has largely... 


Understanding What BPM Really Means in Today’s Tech Landscape
Understanding What BPM Really Means in Today’s Tech Landscape
30th April 2026

If you’ve been exploring ways to improve efficiency, automate workflows, or bring more structure to operations, you’ve probably come across the term what is bpm. Short for Business Process... 


Why miners are betting big on NB-NTN connectivity
Why miners are betting big on NB-NTN connectivity
15th April 2026

There is a growing consensus across the mining industry that technology is now central to overcoming growth constraints while achieving a 'zero harm' safety culture. This ambition is backed by... 


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