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26 April 2024

Fibre network operators proliferate, but confidence drops

Confidence in South Africa’s fibre network operators (FNOs) is slipping.

Ferrari dons blue livery as it announces HP partnership

April 25, 2024

As HP and Ferrari announce a major new sponsorship, the racing team is set to switch its iconic red livery for blue in the upcoming Miami Grand Prix (3 to 5 May).

Workers are keen on GenAI, but more wary in their personal lives

April 25, 2024

In a mere five days, ChatGPT amassed a million users, solidifying its status as a household name and highlighting a widespread public fascination with artificial intelligence (AI). According to new research by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), consumers’ knowledge and excitement about AI is surprisingly high.

Debt burden, resource-backed loans hinder Africa’s potential

April 25, 2024

Africa’s immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt resolution and compromise countries’ future growth.

Finance professionals divided about the future of finance

April 25, 2024

A clear divide has opened up between accounting and finance professionals who work as business partners and those who don’t.

Deepfake frauds are on the rise

April 25, 2024

The artificial intelligence (AI) renaissance, which turned artificial intelligence into one of the hottest topics in both the consumer and business sectors, comes with its dark side, as more and more scammers use AI tools for cyberattacks and data breaches.

Right-to-repair law could cut e-waste

April 25, 2024

It’s a frustrating scenario most South African consumers are all too familiar with: You purchase an expensive new electrical item or electronic device, and shortly after the warranty expires, a small part breaks. But when you take it into the manufacturer, they simply shrug and state they are unable to replace the part, and that you should buy the newer updated version of the product.

Startup innovation shapes tech landscape

April 25, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of tech innovation, practical and customer-centric solutions take centre stage – from AI-driven medical diagnostics to streamlined IT management platforms enhancing operational efficiency, the focus is on solutions that directly impact customer experiences.

Immunisation saves millions of African lives

April 25, 2024

An estimated 51,2-million lives have been saved through vaccines in the African region over the past 50 years.

Deposit Insurance protects banking customers

April 25, 2024

The Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) now aligns South Africa with the rest of the G20, guaranteeing cash deposits of up to R100 000 per qualifying depositor in the event of a bank collapse.

South African organisations are embracing GenAI as a catalyst for innovation

April 25, 2024

By Doug Woolley, General Manager, Dell Technologies South Africa – Large South African enterprises are wholeheartedly embracing Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), underscoring the technology’s transformative impact on our country’s business landscape.

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Bravery in bytes: Pioneering the future of ICT for International Girls in ICT Day

April 25, 2024

In the lead-up to International Girls in ICT Day (celebrated today, 25 April 2024), Huawei South Africa hosted a roundtable to spotlight the realities facing women in the tech sector and celebrate those making strides.

Security must-haves insurtechs cannot compromise on

April 25, 2024

As insurance businesses move from old tech to newer digital systems and products, they could be opening themselves up to security risks.

Creative learnerships can drive rapid skills development

April 25, 2024

As South Africa continues to grapple with its massive youth (15-34 years) unemployment rate of 4,7-million individuals (Q4 2023), there is a critical need for innovative approaches to skills development and employability.

AI, scarcity, power all key datacentre trends

April 25, 2024

It’s easy to say that 2023 was the year of AI, or generative AI to be more specific. Adjusting to its demands – and exploiting its potential – will continue to be a big ask for the datacentre industry this year, compounded by the need for stable energy supply, cooling and the potential use of alternative energy sources.

How to maximise the value of data analysis

April 25, 2024

In a world flooded with data, the ability to effectively apply this vast resource is a defining factor for business success.

Innovative solutions for sustainable high-performance computing

April 25, 2024

High performance computing (HPC) is revolutionising the problem-solving capabilities of engineers, data scientists and other IT specialists across a range of industries, worldwide.

Virtual healthcare could be a catalyst for social change

April 25, 2024

According to the United Nations Development Programme, more than 400-million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to good health care, representing nearly half of the global total without this essential service.

Supply chain security vital for SA’s digital-first financial system

April 25, 2024

South Africa’s banking sector has always been characterised by forward-thinking mindsets. Like the rest of the continent, digital platforms and services play a crucial role in offering financial services to a majorly underserviced or “unbanked” population.

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