IBM promotes Hyperledger with blockchain ecosystem

IBM has announced a blockchain ecosystem to help accelerate the creation of blockchain networks. Blockchain has the potential to transform the way industries conduct business transactions. This will require a complete ecosystem of industry players working together,...

High-speed drone racing heads to SA

Drone racing, the new sport that sees pilots fly high-speed drones – or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) – is now set to become a more accessible sport for South Africans. Thanks to the launch of Drone Racing Africa (DRA) – the first fully funded drone...

Mobile device adoption in the workplace is not yet mature

A recent survey from Gartner finds that, although 80% of workers surveyed received one or more corporate-issued devices, desktops are still the most popular corporate device among businesses, with more than half of workers receiving corporate-issued desktop PCs. The...

Robots set to infiltrate multiple areas

IDC predicts that 35% of leading organisations in logistics, health, utilities, and resources will explore the use of robots to automate operations by 2019. IDC Manufacturing Insights Worldwide Commercial Robotics programme published its latest report titled...

Hackers eye Christmas gadget hijacks

F5 Networks and Loryka have revealed the findings of a report examining the use of connected devices as cyber weapons by hackers. The report, entitled “DDoS’s Newest Minions: IoT Devices”, was created by F5 Labs using data from F5 partner Loryka and...

Venters bow out as VCP buys into Altron

Allied Electronics has reached agreement with Value Capital Partners (VCP) regarding a capital investment of R400-million into Altron, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval. The investment will also see a change to the Altron control structure in line with...