Apple trails in AI patents; Google leads with 870

Big tech firms are scooping up most of the AI patent rights – but Apple is falling behind its counterparts with a notable gap. According to Stocklytics.com, Apple pegged 142 patents to its name in 2023, less than a quarter of Google’s total patents. The...

From ballot to boardroom: The impact of your vote

As President Cyril Ramaphosa, in accordance with constitutional provisions, declared 29 May 2024 as the date for the 2024 General National and Provincial elections, it becomes imperative to recognise the profound significance of every South African’s vote. By...

IBM unveils next chapter of watsonx and AI

IBM has announced several new updates to its watsonx platform as well as upcoming data and automation capabilities designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) more open, cost-effective and flexible for businesses. “We firmly believe in bringing open innovation...
Microsoft SA invests R1,3bn in SMMEs, youth

Microsoft SA invests R1,3bn in SMMEs, youth

Kathy Gibson reports – Microsoft is making about R1,3-billion available in an equity equivalence agreement with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) for a fund supporting skills and capability development and enterprise development for youth...
CEOs cite growth as their top priority for 2024

CEOs cite growth as their top priority for 2024

A massive 62% of CEOs selected growth as their top business priority in 2024, according to a new survey by Gartner. This is the highest level since 2014, and an increase from last year’s survey where 49% of CEOs said their top business priority was growth....

Election fever brings on cyberattack headaches

With only a week to go before national elections, South Africa is facing an increase in cyberattacks – evidenced by recent breaches at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission of South Africa...