Without innovation, African connectivity will stall

Greater innovation from telecoms and technology companies is vital to drive the expansion of internet connectivity in Africa, according to new research from blockchain-based mobile network operator World Mobile. The study among African business leaders found nearly...

Blockchain evolution increases user risk

Yesterday (22 May) was Bitcoin Day 2022, and Check Point Software Technologies is warning users of the persistent dangers of cryptocurrencies and provides recommendations to keep wallets safe. While the concept of Bitcoin and blockchain first came on the scene in...

Huge growth forecast for multi-access edge computing

Global MEC (multi-access edge computing) spend will grow from $8,8-billion in 2022, to $22,7-billion by 2027, according to a new study from Juniper Research. This growth of 260% will be driven by increasing requirements for on-premises machine learning and low-latency...

SA firms slow to make net-zero commitments

ESG performance influences business growth and economic development gains Last year, carbon dioxide emissions reached the highest levels ever recorded. Now, new research by the World Meteorological Organisation shows that the world is increasingly likely to experience...

WEF explores metaverse for global collaboration

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is embarking on an ambitious new journey to harness the potential of the metaverse as a platform for collaborative, inclusive and effective international action. The Forum, in collaboration with Accenture and Microsoft, is building a...