African businesses ahead in deploying 4IR technologies
PwC study finds that Southern African firms were consistently ahead of those in Europe and the Middle East in their deployment of technologies such as artificial intelligence
Private businesses in Africa are deploying fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies faster than their counterparts in more developed markets, a move that could help the continent finally catch up with the rest of the world or even overtake some developed markets in the long term.
A survey conducted by auditing and consulting firm PwC on digitalisation among private businesses showed that southern African ones in particular were consistently ahead of those in Europe and the Middle East in their deployment of technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality and the use of robotics and drones...
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