Feb 14, 2019
Slightly more than one-fourth of people (27%) own an AI-powered virtual assistant such as an Amazon Echo or Google Home, according to new research from B2B ratings and reviews site Clutch. People use virtual assistants for simple tasks and commands, mostly playing...
Feb 14, 2019
Broadband Forum has released new standards for the modularisation of the Dynamic Bandwidth Assignment (DBA) function, representing a significant advance in the quality of service (QoS) of optical access systems and a milestone for 5G by accelerating the time-to-market...
Feb 14, 2019
South African AI start-up Xineoh has concluded a second round of equity deals worth $1,5-million in late 2018 and early 2019, attracting heavyweight investors, including Wade Flemons a seasoned investment banker, private equity MD and entrepreneur from Vancouver,...
Feb 14, 2019
Mark Davison is at IBM Think in San Francisco – One of the most popular sessions at IBM’s Think conferences is the annual 5 in 5 predictions at its Science Slam – and this year’s event proved to be no exception. The brainchild of senior...
Feb 13, 2019
Mark Davison is at IBM Think in San Francisco – There was standing room only in Moscone West conference centre for IBM chairman, president and CEO, Ginni Rometty’s keynote address – and at multiple other venues around San Francisco, including the Metreon cinema...
Feb 13, 2019
Kathy Gibson is at PwC’s pre-budget review in Johannesburg – South Africa is sitting in the dark this week as loadshedding hits hard, and PwC sees little to cheer us up as it unpacks its predictions for this year’s budget. In fact, Lullu Krugel, chief economist...
