Digital banking is safer than ever, but more is at stake

Digital banking is safer than ever, but more is at stake

Digital banking fraud has decreased over the last year – but the magnitude of financial losses has soared. This is according to the annual crime stats for 2021 released by SABRIC, the South African Banking Risk Information Centre, on behalf of the banking industry....
ITU charts path to a connected and united digital future

ITU charts path to a connected and united digital future

A meeting of the highest decision-making body of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ended late last week with member states reaching consensus on actions to ensure that digital technology reaches and benefits people across the world. The Plenipotentiary...
5G is paving the path to the metaverse

5G is paving the path to the metaverse

As 5G uptake in many parts of the world bridges the milestone from early adopters to mass adoption, major new Ericsson research underlines consumers’ growing commitment to 5G and their expectations on next-generation uses cases. Called 5G: The Next Wave, the...
We need to act now to stop AI from deepening inequities

We need to act now to stop AI from deepening inequities

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex – Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a reality in business and society, but we should be doing more to ensure whole sections of the planet’s population are not left behind or marginalised as it becomes...
How to develop an Amazon-like culture of innovation

How to develop an Amazon-like culture of innovation

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex – Innovation is key to survival in the fast-paced and disruptive world we live in, so companies have to develop a culture on innovation. “Anyone can innovate by accident,” says Paul Misener, vice-president: global...
Global collaboration in R&D key to economic success

Global collaboration in R&D key to economic success

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex – Research and development investments play a critical role in future-proofing a nation’s economy – and nations need to work together to solve the big global problems. That’s the word from Dr Ray Johnson, CEO of...