AI in banking set to hit $143bn by 2030

The global artificial intelligence in banking market size is expected to reach $143,56-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 31,8% from 2024 to 2030. According to a new report by Grand View Research, AI’s integration in banking offers personalised financial...

GenAI gains a foothold in smart cities

This year, 50% of APEJC cities and states in Asia Pacific (excluding Japan and China) will pilot GenAI to improve efficacy in community outreach and customer service, procurement, staff recruitment and training, and software development, according to a new IDC...

Keep your children safe from cyberthreats

With most children able to access or own a smartphone or tablet, the age at which they begin their acquaintance with the digital world and technology keeps decreasing. So it’s crucial for parents to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats targeting...

Cyber attacks the top cause of business outages

Veeam Software has released insights from the company’s fifth annual Veeam Data Protection Trends Report. While companies say they will spend more trying to fend off cyber-attacks, the survey found IT leaders are feeling even less protected and more concerned about...

New CEO for Mimecast

Mimecast has announced the appointment of Marc Van Zadelhoff as CEO, as co-founder Peter Bauer steps down from the role. Bauer remains as a member of the board and will continue to be an active advisor. “I’ve loved leading Mimecast from our founding in...

Four trends in the African energy sector

As we head into 2024, the renewable energy sector is set to see innovation that will transform the way energy is accessed, stored and deployed across Africa. Paul van Zijl, Group CEO at Starsight Energy, discusses four key trends that he thinks will profoundly shape...