Use your intelligence!

I’m not talking about brain cells here, though using them always helps. I’m referring to the deluge of information that floods companies daily and a very simple equation: data + value = intelligence. Ideally, this translates into data that is curated, contextualised and enhanced, then delivered timeously as actionable insights. Just the kind of intelligence that Locstat LightWeaver®, our graph intelligence platform, provides. How to add value To begin with […]

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The nuts and bolts of graph intelligence

In the realm of technology, new terminology frequently emerges – it’s inevitable to keep apace of the swiftly evolving landscape. Back in 2016, articulating an accurate description of our platform proved to be a challenge, given the absence of appropriate vocabulary. Although we were aware that it was next generation, the terms available fell short of capturing its essence. Over time, as industry language developed, we experimented with descriptors such […]

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The grass IS greener!

Criminal activity is a reality of the world we live in, which means that combatting fraud, money laundering and terrorism financing is too. For any transactional company, this is paramount to reducing losses and minimising penalties such as higher fees for merchants and consumers. For South Africa, a significant consequence has been our greylisted status that impacts our economy and the ease of international business. The obvious answer is to […]

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Build or buy? Solving the DIY software dilemma

On the surface, building your own software solutions seems akin to home DIY – and it kind of is, but it really kind of isn’t. Most people think of DIY as a lick of paint in one version or another. But the level we’re talking about here is more like a three room extension with some form of waterworks involved, e.g. a kitchen or bathroom. That means ensuring there are […]

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Augmented intelligence

A 1982 Ford Sierra advert had the ultimate tag line for augmented intelligence: Man and machine in perfect harmony! This metaphor works on so many levels: the idea that the human is in control and the machine obeys; similarly, that if we provide the direction, the machine will take us wherever we wish; that with minimal physical effort the machine does all of the hard work; that without the human […]

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intelligence . illuminated

Suggested by the great Conn Bertish as a perfect slogan for our solutions, “intelligence . illuminated” sums up our value proposition in two distinct ways. Information + value = intelligence Our graph intelligence platform, Locstat LightWeaver®, evolved from the requirements of a military environment. Commanders, the business equivalent of managers and the C-suite, need situational awareness, which involves the location and status of what is happening around them. They receive […]

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