AI key to cutting energy demand for telcos

Communication service providers (CSPs) around the world believe that deploying artificial intelligence (AI) software is essential to reducing fast-rising network energy demand and emissions, spurred by internet traffic growth. This is among the findings of new...

Net1 to acquire the Connect Group

Net 1 UEPS Technologies has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the Connect Group for a consideration of approximately R3,7-billion, or $242-million at an exchange rate of $1:R5.22. The acquisition is expected to close in the quarter ending March 31,...

Lazarus takes aim at defense industry

Advanced persistent threat (APT) actors continuously advance their ways of working. While some choose to remain consistent in their strategy, others adopt new techniques, tactics and procedures. In Q3, Kaspersky’s researchers witnessed Lazarus, a highly prolific...

Black Friday 2021 set for growth – and challenges

Shoppers’ increasing comfort with e-commerce is expected to drive similar or greater growth for Black Friday 2021 as last year. Retailers are also expected to adopt a more aggressive approach this year as they fight to make the most of the retail event which has...

Regional end user spending on public cloud to grow 19%

End-user spending on public cloud services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will total $5,7-billion in 2022, an increase of 19,2%, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. While still in double digits, growth in 2022 will be slower compared to the...
Innovation a key factor behind higher revenues

Innovation a key factor behind higher revenues

Innovation drives the future. And, if the past is any indication, it’s looking bright. According to research from Citrix Systems, “The Era of Hyper Innovation”, investments in new technology and flexible work models over the last year fuelled a...