AI augmentation to drive $2,9trn in business value

In 2021, artificial intelligence (AI) augmentation will create $2,9-trillion of business value and 6,2-billion hours of worker productivity globally, according to Gartner. Gartner defines augmented intelligence as a human-centered partnership model of people and AI...

Global decline for smartphone sales

Worldwide smartphones shipments declined 2,3% year over year in the second quarter of 2019 (2Q19) for the strongest quarterly performance since 2Q18. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker,...

Espionage, disinformation the focus on APT hacks

Advanced persistent threat (APT) activity in the second quarter of 2019 included a number of operations targeting or originating in the Middle East and South Korea. Much of the activity was focused on cyber-espionage or financial gain, but at least one campaign...

IITPSA urges professional participation in 4IR

South Africa’s IT professionals’ body, the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA), has called for greater IT industry involvement and innovation in driving inclusive Fourth Industrial Revolution progress in Africa. At the...

MTN Ghana shows positive results

MTN Ghana has reported a 6,2% increase in subscribers for the six months ended 30 June 2019, reaching 21,3-million active subscribers. During the same period, data subscribers increased by 16,1% to 18,2-millio. Registered Mobile Money subscribers increased by 4,1% to...
Intel debuts 10th Gen processors

Intel debuts 10th Gen processors

Intel has launched 11 new, highly integrated 10th Gen Intel Core processors designed for sleek 2 in 1s and laptops. The processors bring high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) to the PC at scale, feature new Intel Iris Plus graphics for stunning entertainment...