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What"s Next with Aki Anastasiou

What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou is South Africa’s most popular technology show. The who’s who of South Africa’s technology and business world are interviewed on the show.

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00:21:20

Melio AI CEO Merelda Wu on how businesses can benefit...

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2023/11/07

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Merelda Wu – Co-Founder and CEO of Melio AI – unpacks the services her business offers and explains how South African businesses can benefit from AI and machine learning (ML). Wu is an ML evangelist who holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from Wits University. In this interview, Wu explains what Melio AI does and which client segments it focuses on. She unpacks the major benefits businesses enjoy from building their own enterprise ML

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00:20:14

Paratus co-founders unpack the company’s 20 years of...

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2023/10/27

In this episode of What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou, Barney Harmse, Rolf Mendelsohn, and Schalk Erasmus – the three co-founders of Paratus – reflect on the company’s 20 years of success in the telecommunications industry. Barney Harmse is the Executive Chairman of the Paratus Group and has guided the company to become a major telecommunications player with a substantial footprint in Africa. He also boasts a unique skill for spotting talent, which has allowed Paratus to grow rapidly. Rolf

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00:21:43

Managing Director Nicholas Viljoen unpacks Wheel...

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2023/10/26

In this What’s Next in Motoring interview, Aki Anastasiou speaks to Nicholas Viljoen – Managing Director of Wheel Collision – to discuss the services the business offers to South Africans. Viljoen previously worked as the Group Commercial Manager for Faircity Hotels and Apartments, before joining TiAuto Investments in 2018. In this interview, Viljoen begins by unpacking the services that Wheel Collision offers, including its Mobile Mag Medic solution. He discusses what makes Wheel Collision’s

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00:21:07

Prasanth Seevnarayan on what sets Honeywell solar...

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2023/10/03

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Prasanth Seevnarayan — CEO of One World Communication — discusses how One World Communication, ARTSolar, and Honeywell have partnered to manufacture solar panels in South Africa. A visionary South African entrepreneur, Seevnarayan has founded and led many successful businesses across several industries. In this interview, Seevnarayan discusses how a partnership between One World Communication, ARTSolar, and Honeywell will enable the trio to

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00:09:57

MTN South Africa CTO Rami Farah explains how MTN won...

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2023/09/26

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Rami Farah — CTO of MTN South Africa — discusses how MTN won the 2023 MyBroadband Best Mobile Voice Network award. Farah has worked at MTN for over 20 years, during which time he has served as CTO in multiple regions — including Uganda, Rwanda, Liberia, and Iran. In this What’s Next interview, Farah discusses MTN winning the 2023 MyBroadband Best Mobile Voice Network award and explains what it takes to earn this accolade. He then expands on how

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00:18:09

Phillips MD Romulen Pillay Discusses The Philips...

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2023/09/18

Phillips MD Romulen Pillay Discusses The Philips Future Health Index by What's Next

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00:11:40

Infobip’s Brighton Chidoma Explains Why RCS Is Better...

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2023/09/15

In this episode of What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou, Infobip’s Senior Client Success Executive, Brighton Chidoma, discusses the benefits of RCS (Rich Communication Services) over SMS. Chidoma is an experienced software development executive and digital marketing expert who is passionate about customer success management. In this interview, Chidoma talks about Infobip’s RCS offering. He explains what RCS is, what benefits it offers, and why it is better than SMS. Chidoma then unpacks how Infobip

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00:10:32

Kedibone Chuene explains how Liberty is solving the...

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2023/09/04

In this What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou interview, Kedibone Chuene — Chief Specialist of Risk Product Marketing at Liberty — discusses how Liberty is assisting women to enjoy the full benefits of insurance. Chuene boasts over 16 years of industry experience, having worked at organisations such as m-Cubed, Alexander Forbes, Guardrisk, and Nedbank. In this What’s Next interview, Chuene explains the importance of differentiating between men and women when discussing insurance trends. She then

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00:21:44

Raymond Wright unpacks the value Microsoft provides...

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2023/09/04

In this What’s Next interview, Aki Anastasiou meets with Raymond Wright, the founder and CEO of Network Alliance, to discuss the value of Microsoft Modern Workplace and the security benefits associated with using Microsoft 365 Defender. Wright founded Network Alliance in 1995 and has grown the business to become a leading provider of professional and scalable IT solutions to organisations across the world. In this What’s Next interview, Wright explains how businesses can benefit from Microsoft’s

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00:31:08

Jaguar TCS Team Principal James Barclay discusses the...

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2023/08/30

In this What’s Next in Motoring interview, James Barclay — Jaguar TCS Racing Team Principal and the Managing Director of JLR Motorsport — discusses Jaguar’s presence in Formula E with Aki Anastasiou. Barclay was appointed team director for Jaguar’s Formula E programme in November 2015 and has managed the British brand’s exciting return to motorsport in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Over the last eight years, Barclay has overseen the growth of Jaguar TCS Racing into a race-winning

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00:12:40

Lisa Wright unpacks Africa’s first and only NaaS,...

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2023/08/24

In this episode of What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou, Lisa Wright – Ecosystem Partner Manager at Console Connect – discusses why Console Connect is a great Network-as-a-Service solution for businesses looking to transform their operations. Wright is a seasoned IT professional whose strategic prowess has been instrumental in establishing and expanding PCCW Global’s ecosystem – including Console Connect. In her interview, Wright unpacks what the Console Connect Network-as-a-Service solution

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00:18:07

Mazda Southern Africa MD Craig Roberts on the CX-60’s...

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2023/08/23

In this What’s Next in Motoring interview, Craig Roberts – MD of Mazda Southern Africa – joins Aki Anastasiou in-studio to discuss the new Mazda CX-60. Roberts has worked for Mazda Southern Africa since 2014, where he served as the Head of Sales until taking on his current role as MD in 2017. He uses his passion for the automotive industry to promote Mazda’s challenger spirit and its reputation for groundbreaking innovation. In this interview, Roberts talks about the superior driving experience

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00:21:40

Africa Data Centres Executive Dr Angus Hay on the...

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2023/08/15

In this episode of What’s Next in Cloud with Aki Anastasiou, Dr Angus Hay – the African Data Centres Regional Executive for South Africa – discusses the rise in data collection by African businesses. In his current role, Dr Hay oversees all the commercial and operational development of Africa Data Centres’ facilities in Johannesburg and Cape Town. He is also the current Director of the Number Portability Company. In his episode of What’s Next in Cloud, Dr Hay unpacks how quickly the volumes of

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00:20:04

Samsung South Africa VP Justin Hume discusses the...

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2023/08/04

In this episode of What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou, Justin Hume – the Vice President of Mobile Experience at Samsung South Africa – discusses the company’s newest foldable smartphones. Justin Hume is a Samsung smartphone expert, having worked at the company for over 11 years. He has held his current position since March 2022. In his interview on What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou, Hume discusses what makes the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 smartphones special, and an important step forward

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00:32:45

Netstock CTO Barry Kukkuk on the role of AI in...

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2023/08/03

In this What’s Next with Aki interview, Netstock Co-Founder and CTO Barry Kukkuk discusses the journey that has seen the proudly South African software company go global. Kukkuk is an experienced technology expert who has helped grow Netstock into a leading global brand. In this interview, Kukkuk tells the story of how a homegrown South African software company has gone global. He then discusses how Netstock was first-to-market in terms of bringing AI into inventory management software through

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00:23:07

Liberty Life Executive Lisa Gibbon on the importance...

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2023/08/01

In this episode of What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou, Lisa Gibbon – the Divisional Executive for Onboarding at Liberty Life – discusses full disclosure and its importance in underwriting. Gibbon has a Bachelor of Commerce, MBL Management from the University of South Africa, and boasts over 20 years of industry experience. In her What’s Next interview, Gibbon explains what an insurance company underwriter does. She then unpacks why full disclosure is essential to the underwriting process and details

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00:15:50

Liberty Group’s Tom Crotty discusses the Claims Stats...

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2023/07/25

In this What’s Next interview, Tom Crotty – the Lead Specialist for Technical Marketing at Liberty Group South Africa – discusses the group’s recently-published Claims Stats 2022 report. Crotty is a trained actuary who worked as an Actuarial Analyst at Arthur Els & Associates from 2009 until 2013. In this What’s Next interview, Crotty meets with Aki Anastasiou to talk about the findings of Liberty Group’s Claims Stats 2022 report. He unpacks these findings and details how there was a significant

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00:28:40

Easy Crypto’s Brent Petersen on the differences...

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2023/07/24

In this episode of What’s Next with Aki Anastasiou, Brent Petersen – Head of South Africa and Legal Lead at Easy Crypto – discusses the differences between cryptocurrency investing and forex trading. Petersen is an admitted attorney and Notary Public of the South African High Court who boasts over nine years of industry experience. In this episode of What’s Next, Petersen discusses how interest rates affect the willingness of South Africans to commit to long-term cryptocurrency investments. He

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00:19:54

Fedgroup’s Robert Timmis on the silver lining of...

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2023/07/20

In this What’s Next interview, Robert Timmis – CEO of Emergent Energy and Fund Manager of Fedgroup’s Green Energy Fund - talks about the feasibility and growth of solar power in South Africa. Timmis is a registered engineer with extensive experience in nuclear, conventional, and renewable power generation in South Africa. Timmis meets with Aki Anastasiou to discuss the silver lining of South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis – which is a booming private energy sector. He talks about the feasibility

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00:20:04

Mazda Southern Africa MD Craig Roberts on the local...

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2023/07/19

In this episode of What’s Next in Motoring with Aki Anastasiou, Craig Roberts – Managing Director of Mazda Southern Africa – discusses the launch of the Mazda CX-60 in South Africa. Roberts has served as the Managing Director of Mazda Southern Africa for over six years and has spent a further 16 years in the automotive industry. He previously worked at Volvo Car Group as its National Sales Director for South Africa and then as its Market Area Director – where he was responsible for the markets in

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