As the world progresses, things become crystal clear and far more convenient, evolution in scientific and technological advances is the driving force behind such evolution.
The Internet and other advancements in communication technology have aided in the rapid spread of globalization. Access to technology can have many advantages for developing countries, one of which is a boost to a country's economy. Other ways that technology is assisting developing economies include lower production costs, encouraging the growth of new businesses, and advancing communication.
One issue that developing countries must avoid is prioritizing technological innovation over simply adapting to technology. Another issue is that technology distribution must be equal across the country; so far, the poor have not had equal access to technology.
Organizations must monitor technology, encourage innovation and job creation - which is what Hanley Nyathi is working towards.
Coming from a previously disadvantaged background, Hanley Nyathi founded Hanley Technologies in the year 2007. His love for IT was inspired at an early age by the fascination with TV games.
Hanley Technologies services include electronics manufacturing, including the assembling/manufacturing of PCs and laptops, IT Security, rendering pixel-perfect digital content and assist businesses in branding themselves, supplies computer hardware including desktops, laptops, switches, routers and wireless equipment just to name a few.
The company grew into a distinguished and reputable ICT services provider through hard work and dedication. Since its inception, the company has specialized in providing IT infrastructure solutions to clients in the public and private sectors.
"IT is a vision to me, a dream actually, it's something I grew up with," Nyathi explained. “As an entrepreneur, I believe we need to change our mindset about purchasing equipment from outside sources.”
"We have the ability to create our own system, software, and hardware. That is what motivates me."
To say that Hanley Nyathi is one of the most influential IT people in South Africa would be an absolute understatement.
Manufacturing your own laptops is a daunting task that will require a significant amount of time, resources, and money, but it may be able to help you meet your specific needs. To get started, hardware components are essential.
‘’You don't wake up today and decide to build a laptop or buy components and develop your own brand, there are processes that you need to go through, things like ICASA approval and Microsoft approval, you need to go over those processes, from there you need to partner with the Chinese from outside, because we can't lie the Chinese still lead on the space when it comes to ICT.” Hanley mentioned in a Metro Fm talk with Ayabonga Cawe.
One of the most striking aspects of China's remarkable economic growth is the country's massive export volume, which is increasingly high-tech.
China has surpassed the United States as the world's largest exporter of information and communication technology (ICT), which is where Hanley obtains the second components of manufacturing the laptops (hardware).
Hardware includes the physical features such as a monitor, case, keyboard, mouse, and printer. The design and the features that are responsible for directing the work to the hardware are developed by Hanley Technologies.
“We get the components from China, where they are exported to South Africa and from there we have an assembling plant in Cape Town where they are assembled and packaged to be ready to be placed in the market. “
Currently Hanley Technologies is still finalizing funding and are on about 80% on obtaining it, the funds are for the manufacturing site that will specialize in producing both the hardware and the software of the products.
The “Future hub” will be situated in East London in the Eastern Cape South Africa, this was suggested after activity observations in the area. The R150m investment will create more than 400 jobs in the Information Technology sector.
Hanley Nyathi was also amongst the 20 Speakers from various government departments, private entities, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and SMME's, who gathered at the ICC in East London for a Two-Day Summit and Exhibition on November 22nd - 24th, 2022.
The primary purpose of the Summit is to showcase the most recent trends and solutions in the industry throughout South Africa. Under this year's theme "Advancing Digital Transformation Agenda Through ICT Infrastructure in Delivering Government Services,".
In the words Author Sukant Ratnakar, ”Innovation is the outcome of a habit, not a random act.”