Ransomware threat still alive and well

Ransomware continued to be a mainstay cyber threat last year, according to Trend Micro’s 2019 security roundup report. The report details details the most important issues and changes in the threat landscape to provide businesses with insights into best...

What to look for in the budget

The South African economy is in crisis and the annual budget today (26 February) will provide the most important indication of whether the catastrophe will deepen. Independent statistician Garth Zietsman, on behalf of the Free Market Foundation (FMF), examines what he...

SA SME Fund to commercialise university tech innovation

Corporate South Africa, through its investment in the SA SME Fund, is enabling the commercialisation of technology innovations developed by South African universities through its R150-million investment into the University Technology Fund (UTF). This is the first...

WASPA invites board nominations

South Africa’s Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association (WASPA) says nominations are open for four of its seven 2020/2021 board member positions. While nominees do not have to be affiliated with a WASPA member, WASPA members in good standing...
AI used to develop new antibiotic

AI used to develop new antibiotic

Using a machine-learning algorithm, MIT researchers have identified a powerful new antibiotic compound. In laboratory tests, the drug killed many of the world’s most problematic disease-causing bacteria, including some strains that are resistant to all known...