Long, hard road ahead for Eskom turnaround

Long, hard road ahead for Eskom turnaround

Kathy Gibson reports – Eskom is attempting to pivot its business in line with global energy trends while simultaneously pulling itself back from the brink after years of poor management and maintenance – all while splitting into three operating entities....
Low-code development set for major growth surge

Low-code development set for major growth surge

The worldwide low-code development technologies market is projected to total $11,3-billion in 2021, an increase of 23,2% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The surge in remote development during the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to boost low-...
Lovers splash out on Valentine’s Day spending

Lovers splash out on Valentine’s Day spending

South Africans are splashing out more than ever before over Valentine’s Day – especially on memorable experiences and gifts that can be ordered online. The latest Mastercard Love Index examines spending habits and trends around Valentine’s Day by...
Commerce customer experience is improved with chat

Commerce customer experience is improved with chat

Companies that deploy chat in commerce see higher revenue growth, stronger customer retention, reduced service costs, and increased marketing effectiveness than companies that don’t. This is one of the findings of a study by Aberdeen Research in partnership with...
Chinese probe set to arrive in Mars orbit today

Chinese probe set to arrive in Mars orbit today

A Chinese probe is set to arrive in orbit around Mars today (10 February). The Tianwen 1 Mars probe conducted its fourth orbital correction on Friday (5 February), preparatory to arrive in orbit today, according to the China National Space Administration. In a brief...
SA developers believe AI/ML are the future of technology

SA developers believe AI/ML are the future of technology

Developers are most keen to work with the Python programming language, one of the prominent languages used for machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). Thirty-eight percent of developers picked Python as their top choice in the new OfferZen “2021...