Lessons learnt from an interstellar visitor

Lessons learnt from an interstellar visitor

The first interstellar object ever seen in our solar system, named ‘Oumuamua, is giving scientists a fresh perspective on the development of planetary systems. A new study by a team including astrophysicists at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in...
The four pillars of business transformation

The four pillars of business transformation

Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton – The business transformation journey needs to embrace transformation in four areas: digital; IT; workforce; and security. This is the word from Nigel Moulton, EMEA chief technology officer: converged platforms and...
2018 Arctic ice extent among worst on record

2018 Arctic ice extent among worst on record

Sea ice in the Arctic grew to its annual maximum extent last week, and joined 2015, 2016 and 2017 as the four lowest maximum extents on record, according to scientists at the NASA-supported National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC) and NASA. On March 17, the Arctic...

What is cryptojacking; and how can it impact you?

Cryptojacking is the new term in the cybercrime lexicon. Harish Chib, vice-president for Middle East and Africa at Sophos, examines what it is, and why people should be wary. While cryptocurrency has become dinner table conversation, thanks to the likes of Bitcoin,...
Time for Watson’s Law?

Time for Watson’s Law?

Mark Davison at IBM Think, Las Vegas – The world of business and technology is on the brink of yet another “golden era” that only occurs once, maybe twice, in the average person’s lifespan, says IBM’s chairman, president and CEO, Ginni Rometty. Addressing delegates...
Enterprises urged to choose their tech future

Enterprises urged to choose their tech future

Kathy Gibson reports – South African companies are at a watershed when it comes to the technology they employ – and they will have to embrace emerging technologies in the near future to avoid being sidelined. This is the word from Arthur Goldstuck, MD of World...