Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 22 | Page 59

CASE STUDY CAPE TOWN IS A GROWING CITY, THERE IS A CONSEQUENTIAL GROWTH IN THE DEMAND FOR WATER. back-end development; users recognising the value of the applications to execute their daily tasks; and excellent project team members,” added Flower. Khan says the future of asset management in the digital age begins now. “As government institutions move to establish smart cities fit for the digital age, having access to accurate, real-time data becomes imperative,” said Khan. www.intelligentcio.com “The growing pervasiveness of connected assets via Internet of Things (IoT) technology, as well as the rise of a mobile-connected workforce, are creating unprecedented demand for quality data and the tools that can realise value from such data. By implementing the latest digital tools to empower its workforce in delivering one of the most important services; access to reliable water, to citizens, the City of Cape Town has taken a confident step towards enhancing its reputation as a world-class city for all.” As part of SAP’s ongoing commitment towards helping cities across the continent to run best, the company recently took part in the Annual African Academic Forum, in Cape Town. The forum helps find innovative solutions to enhance, complement and tackle learning and teaching challenges across Africa by introducing 21st century skills to the traditional curriculum to meet the demands of the digital economy. n INTELLIGENTCIO 59