Jul 24, 2019
The cost of a data breach has risen 12% over the past five years, and now costs $3,92-million on average. These rising expenses are representative of the multiyear financial impact of breaches, increased regulation and the complex process of resolving criminal...
Jul 24, 2019
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is changing the world as we know it, and South Africa is pinning its growth ambitions on a 4IR-enabled economy. But 4IR adoption without putting cyber safety first could undermine growth efforts and expand the risks to...
Jul 24, 2019
It is believed that Apple is close to inking a $1-billion deal to buy up Intel’s smartphone-modem chip business. The Wall Street Journal reveals that talks could be finalised as soon as this week. If an agreement is reached, it is likely to see Apple acquiring...
Jul 24, 2019
This year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists in the Gauteng South’s regional fair featured a surge in research projects in the energy category, with pupils aiming to find alternative solutions to power South Africa. Pupils looked into cow dung as a source...
Jul 24, 2019
The deal-making landscape in the artificial intelligence (AI) tech space during 2014-2018 was dominated by global tech giants, according to GlobalData. Of the top five acquirers, four were based out of the US, with Ireland-based Accenture being the only exception in...
Jul 24, 2019
SqwidNet, the licensed Sigfox IoT network operator in South Africa, recently hosted its second IoT Entrepreneurship Program (IoT)E pitch day. Seven finalist groups, selected from a group of 60 prospective entrepreneurs and ICT business owners over the course of a...
