Meet the first AI-powered astronaut

Meet the first AI-powered astronaut

CIMON, the world’s first artificial intelligence-enabled astronaut assistant, has made its debut aboard the International Space Station. The ISS’s newest crew member, developed and built in Germany, was called into action on Thursday with the command,...
Gauteng now home to most tech startups

Gauteng now home to most tech startups

The Western Cape may long have been held as the most popular region in South Africa in which to run a tech startup, but Gauteng has overtaken it in numbers – although startups in the Western Cape are still more successful. This is according to the 2018...
Are you doing enough to prepare for the future of work?

Are you doing enough to prepare for the future of work?

While the majority of businesses recognise which capabilities are important for their future success, many are failing to take the actions needed today to build or even introduce them into their organisations. These actions include using data analytics to make...
SA economy could be on the road to recovery

SA economy could be on the road to recovery

The local economy may be on the road to a recovery after a dreadful September. The BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI) for October shows the real value of transactions in October recorded the strongest monthly and quarterly changes since December 2017....
Tissue chips in space cast light on human health

Tissue chips in space cast light on human health

A small device that contains human cells in a 3D matrix represents a giant leap in the ability of scientists to test how those cells respond to stresses, drugs and genetic changes. About the size of a thumb drive, the devices are known as tissue chips or organs on...
Diversity, inclusion build high-performance teams

Diversity, inclusion build high-performance teams

If CIOs want to be among the 33% of global CIOs who have evolved their digital endeavours to scale, they must exploit the output of high-performance teams. As organisations advance their digital business initiatives, teams are becoming a high-priority target for...