Microsoft to acquire gaming publisher Activision Blizzard

Microsoft has announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard, a leader in game development and interactive entertainment content publisher, for $68,7-billion. This acquisition will accelerate the growth in Microsoft’s gaming business across mobile, PC, console...

SA companies must overcome barriers to unlock 5G, digital value

A growing number of companies in South Africa are showing varying levels of adoption of innovative technologies such as cloud, edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT). According to new research from Accenture and Microsoft, 80% of...

Which platforms and services do security users rely on most?

Kaspersky analysed anonymised data voluntarily provided by visitors of Privacy Checker, a website that contains helpful advice on privacy settings for various Internet services and platforms. The results show which security settings (tight, medium, or relaxed) for...

Laptop shortages continue into 2022

Due to global laptop supply chain challenges and semiconductors shortages, companies now need to consider alternative buying options. This has brought new opportunities for the refurbished market, which is booming, says Xperien CEO Wale Arewa. The existing...

Digitalisation aims to reduce driving licence renewal pain

A digital driving licence renewal system is on the cards, which should make the process paperless. This is the word from Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, talking about the massive backlog in the issuing of new and renewed driving licences. Among the projects now in...

Global 3D printer industry buoyant despite 2021 challenges

Shipments of Industrial 3D printers were up +39% through the first three quarters of 2021 but remained recessed -6% from pre-Covid levels (Q1-Q3 2019). Certain 3D printing technologies can bring mid-volume production of hard goods closer to the point of consumption...