IT security spend set to rocket

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) spending on enterprise information security technology and services is on pace to reach $1,9-billion in 2019, an increase of 9,8% over 2018, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. “Security and risk leaders will see...

Ellison charts Oracle’s cloud course

Oracle executive chairman and chief technology officer Larry Ellison has shared his vision for a second-generation cloud that is purpose built for the enterprise and more technologically advanced and secure than any cloud on the market. While first generation clouds...

The rise of the artisan

A simple Google search on the lack of artisans will show that it’s not just a South African issue, it’s a global challenge. With so many industries using mechanised manufacturing processes, people who work with their hands have been side-lined. The problem...
AI helps to combat human trafficking

AI helps to combat human trafficking

The estimated $150-billion forced-labour industry is one of the most pressing social issues of our time, with potentially millions of people around the world being subject to multiple forms of illegal exploitation. IBM, Stop the Traffik (STT), Western Union, Barclays,...

ITU stresses economic benefits from connectivity

An increase in both fixed and mobile broadband penetration has a positive impact on the economy according to a new study, “The economic contribution of broadband, digitisation and ICT regulation”, from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The...

Intel 9th Gen Core i9 sets overclocking records

The 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K processor has set 16 benchmark records, including a world record, as part of last week’s extreme overclocking1 demonstration at the Intel Fall Desktop Launch in New York City. Professional overclockers Allen “Splave”...