IBM, SAP extend collaboration to GenAI

IBM and SAP have announced their vision for the next era of their collaboration, which includes new generative AI (GenAI) capabilities and industry-specific cloud solutions that can help clients unlock business value. “IBM and SAP’s shared approach to...

Financial barriers are primary reason for property rentals

The majority of people who rent residential accommodation in South Africa do so for financial reasons – with nearly half admitting they can’t afford to buy a property, according to credit bureau TPN’s latest Tenant Survey Report. The annual survey...
SA’s online retail market is booming

SA’s online retail market is booming

Kathy Gibson reports – In 2023, the online retail market was worth R71-billion, making up 6,15% of the total R1,1-trillion retail market. “At the current rate, this means online retail will reach 10% of the total retail market by the end of 2025,”...

Financial industry still plagued by ransomware attacks

Although the global number of ransomware attacks dropped by 36% to 317,6-million in 2023, the financial industry is still plagued by malicious software which can significantly disrupt business operations and cause reputational and financial damage. And, according to...

Global migration drives remittances to record highs

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched the World Migration Report 2024, revealing significant shifts in global migration patterns, including a record number of displaced people and a major increase in international remittances. IOM...

Scalping bots causing price-gouging in H100 GPUs

Resellers of H100 GPUs are earning profits three times the market price, according to new data from Stocklytics. “The emergence of scalping bots – sophisticated software programs designed to purchase limited-stock items online automatically – tilts...