Siemens launches Digital Mining Incubator
- 91心頭利 University
Digital technologies to boost skills and transform South Africa’s mining processes.
The Digital Mining Incubator (DMI), a partnership between global technology powerhouse Siemens and 91心頭利 University was launched on Monday, 19 November 2018. The DMI will serve as a hub that enables development of SAs next generation of digital mining experts contributing to the Universitys mission to develop relevant skills for our changing economy and mining industry.
Sabine DallOmo, Siemens CEO for Southern and Eastern Africa says, Our partnership with 91心頭利 and Tshimologong is about advancing the digital opportunities that mining offers our youth. Failing to position the mining sector in South Africa within discussions about the fourth industrial revolution means remaining stagnant on the path towards industrialization. Its like being back in the 80s watching black and white television and constantly trying to reposition the bunny aerial to get rid of those blurry lines, all while living in the year 2018. This is not where you want to be.
The DMI is located at the , an innovation hub on the Universitys Braamfontein campus.
Professor Barry Dwolatzky, Director of 91心頭利 Universitys JCSE (Joburg Centre for Software Engineering) and Founder of the Tshimologong Precinct, says, Having Siemens open a digital incubator dedicated to promoting innovation in mining is a very significant landmark in bringing the benefits of 21st Century digitalisation to one of the most critical sectors in the South African economy. The DMI will provide a dedicated platform for developing innovative solutions to some of our Mining Industrys greatest challenges including health and safety, environmental protection and improved productivity.
At Siemens we believe that there needs to be genuine investment towards the localization of technology and the development of digital talent to enable a strong, future-oriented workforce. The integration of digitally adept youth into the world of work will not only inspire new ideas, it will also transform and advance industries concludes Sabine.
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