CIOs aim for hybrid by design

Kathy Gibson reports – Enterprises the world over recognise the need for a hybrid cloud IT model – but too often these environments end up as a hodge-podge of solutions that don’t necessarily address the business’s core issues. Sandile Dube,...

Satellite communication market set to surge

The global satellite communication market size is expected to reach $159,60-billion by 2030 – growing at a CAGR of 9,7% from 2023 to 2030 – according to a new report by Grand View Research. Surge in the demand for satellite broadband services, particularly...

The AI revolution: Which tech companies will profit from it?

Since the announcement of ChatGPT late last year, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the buzzword on everyone’s lips. In this Q&A article, members of global investment manager Schroder’s public and private equities team – including global...

Western Cape’s under-fives carry a double burden of malnutrition

The Western Cape’s children under the age of five carry a double burden of malnutrition. While the levels of stunting are lower than in the rest of the country, it is still a concern. Obesity levels in the province represent a “very high public health...

Eastern Cape SMBs get boost with new digital platform

The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) has launched a new digital platform aimed at transforming the way small-and-medium businesses (SMBs) access funding to grow their various ventures, automating loan funding and business support processes. The integrated...

Investors still making money from Bitcoin

The renewed institutional interest in cryptocurrency recently sent Bitcoin surging to a new 12-month high – its price rising above $31 300 in July and putting it on track for its best annual performance since 2020, according to Altindex.com. The latest price...