Five emerging technologies to watch

The 29 must-watch technologies on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2019 reveals five distinct emerging technology trends that create and enable new experiences, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and other constructs to enable organisations to...

Lessons from Asia on payment systems

The digital era is driving demand for more efficient, faster and better national payment systems, with many countries looking to transform and modernise their payment systems. A large-scale payments transformation needs a strong national imperative driven by...
A 10c TB test that can save lives

A 10c TB test that can save lives

News of a cure for the deadliest strain of tuberculosis is making headlines around the world. However, before treatment can begin, TB must first be diagnosed. Early detection has been a serious challenge for those suffering at various stages of this epidemic. Until...

Old operating systems expose users

Many consumers and businesses still rely on unsupported or near end-of-life operating systems (OS), according to Kaspersky research. While newer versions of such OS are available, around 30% of South African consumers still use either an unsupported or approaching end...

IoT endpoints set to surge

The enterprise and automotive Internet of Things (IoT) market will grow to 5,8-billion endpoints in 2020, a 21% increase from 2019, says research firm Gartner. By the end of 2019, 4,8-billion endpoints are expected to be in use, up 21,5% from 2018. Utilities will be...

Economic policy paper open for public comment

The Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, is calling on members of the public to make comments on a paper published today, titled: Economic transformation, inclusive growth, and competitiveness: Towards an Economic Strategy for South Africa. The paper, prepared by the...