Massive dust towers could explain lost water on Mars

Massive dust towers could explain lost water on Mars

Dust storms are common on Mars. But every decade or so, something unpredictable happens – such as a series of runaway storms covering the entire planet in a dusty haze. Last year, a fleet of NASA spacecraft got a detailed look at the life cycle of the 2018 global dust...

Sustained momentum to drive 5G subscription boom

The global number of 5G subscriptions is expected to top 2,6-billion within the next six years, driven by sustained momentum and a rapidly developing 5G ecosystem. The forecast is included in the November 2019 edition of the Ericson Mobility Report, which also expects...
Hyperconnectivity to drive payments in Africa

Hyperconnectivity to drive payments in Africa

Kathy Gibson is at Sibos to Africa 2019 in Midrand – When it comes to innovation in banking and payments, Africa can actually teach the western tech giants a thing or two. Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx, points out that tech leaders like Microsoft CEO...
Fintech’s impact crosses industries, creates opportunities

Fintech’s impact crosses industries, creates opportunities

Financial services (FS) and technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) industries are using fintech to improve customer experience and heighten the appeal of their products and services as well as to sharpen operational efficiency and lower costs. They’re...
Web founder launches action plan against ‘digital dystopia’

Web founder launches action plan against ‘digital dystopia’

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, together with leaders from government, business, civic groups and citizens from across the world, has launched the a global action plan to halt the increasing misuse of the web and ensure it is protected as a force for good. The inventor of the...
Xerox on track to launch hostile takeover of HP

Xerox on track to launch hostile takeover of HP

HP Inc has rejected an offer from Xerox to buy the company for $335-billion, but the saga isn’t over yet – Xerox is now threatening a hostile takeover attempt. Xerox has given HP Inc until Monday (25 November) to consider the offer, or it will take it...