Lenovo and Intel enable breakthrough research with HPC, AI

Lenovo and Intel enable breakthrough research with HPC, AI

A joint technology collaboration from Intel and Lenovo is accelerating the convergence of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) to help scientists at the Flatiron Institute solve scientific challenges in entirely new ways. The mission of...
Signs of an ancient oasis found on Mars

Signs of an ancient oasis found on Mars

If you could travel back in time 3,5-billion years, what would Mars look like? The picture is evolving among scientists working with NASA’s Curiosity rover. Imagine ponds dotting the floor of Gale Crater, the 150km wide ancient basin that Curiosity is exploring....
A third of SA employees resign over bosses

A third of SA employees resign over bosses

CareerJunction released its latest research highlighting the strain between South African workers and their bosses. The survey explored the relationship between workers and their direct line managers and the impact (positive or negative) this has on their work and...
Robots could learn human emotions

Robots could learn human emotions

Robots could be taught to recognise human emotions from our movements, a new study shows. Researchers found humans could recognise excitement, sadness, aggression, and boredom from the way people moved, even if they could not see their facial expressions or hear their...
IT spend in MEA to top $83bn next year

IT spend in MEA to top $83bn next year

IT spending in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is set to reach $83,7-billion in 2020, up 2,8% year on year, according to the latest forecast from IDC. Enterprises will account for close to 56,8% of that figure, with the telecommunications, finance, government, and...
AI holds new hope for paralysed patients

AI holds new hope for paralysed patients

Brown University is exploring concepts with Intel technology for an Intelligent Spine Interface project that aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to restore movement and bladder control for patients paralysed by severe spinal cord injuries. “As a...