Insurance providers, customers disagree on GenAI use
New research by IBM's Institute for Business Value identifies a disconnect between how insurers and their customers prioritise the use of generative AI (GenAI), with industry executives focusing on experience while their clients are seeking personalized risk products...
Energy-efficient AI tackles sea pollution
What started as two classmates seeking a free graduation trip to Bali subsidised by a university project ended up as an AI-driven sea-cleaning boat prototype built of empty water bottles, hobbyist helicopter blades and a GoPro camera. University of Hong Kong graduates...
OpenAI execs move to Microsoft
OpenAI has let its CEO and board member Sam Altman go. He and chairman Greg Brockman will be joining Microsoft to head up a new AI division there. Announcing Altman's departure, a statement from OpenAI notes that Altman's departure follows a deliberative review...
AI set for major second wave, says Nvidia CEO
European startups will get a massive boost from a new generation of AI infrastructure - and it's coming just in time. This is according to Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang, who says: "We're now seeing a major second wave." Huang was speaking at Scaleway's ai-Pulse...
The cost of supply chain resilience
Resilience in supply chains remains vital but may prove too expensive for many firms. In the new report, S&P Global Market Intelligence's supply chain analysts highlighted the continuing need to build supply chain resilience in 2024 is clashing with reduced...
More collaboration, specialisation from cybercriminals
New findings from Trellix's CyberThreat Report: November 2023 from its Advanced Research Centre indicates that collaboration is taking place between ransomware groups and nation-state-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) actors. They are believed to be adopting and...
5G router and gateway sales gain momentum
More than 5,6-million cellular routers and gateways were shipped globally during 2022, at a total market value of approximately $1,4-billion. Annual sales grew at fast rate than shipments at a rate of 19%, reflecting strong customer demand in a constrained supply...
Finance organisations lag in AI implementation
Most finance organisations have yet to adopt AI, despite optimistic leadership views towards the technology, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey of 130 finance leaders and 91 associates in administrative support functions in June 2023 revealed that 61% of...
Overcoming IoT hurdles could unlock billions for SA
With a projected annual growth rate of 13,28%, the South African Internet of Things (IoT) market is set to reach a staggering $11,32-billion by 2028. This rise is largely credited to the commercial, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors which are already...
Retailers diversify to get a slice of shopping season bonanza
South African retailers are expected to adopt diversification strategies such as adding new product lines and new service offerings to win a bigger share of an expected R60,4-billion in retail spending over November and December. This Black Friday and festive season...
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Work from home video conferencing demands increased cybersecurity
Cyber security concerns have increased as employees move to work from home, with video conferencing becoming a key new area of concern. This is according to Bryan Baxter, corporate IT business development manager and IITPSA KZN chapter committee member, who was...
Covid-19 relief options for businesses
Most South African small and medium businesses are struggling to operate and pay their employees during the national lockdown imposed by government to slow the spread of Covid-19. Rob Cooper, chairman of the Payroll Authors Group of South Africa, and host of the Sage...
Covid-compliant workplaces a new priority
As more South Africans return to work in May, workplaces re-designed to combat Covid-19 infection, while simultaneously reassuring workers, are the new priority. Fortunately, South African innovation is rising to the challenge of reimaging shared workspaces in the...
China Telecom Global, Angola Cables expand connectivity
China Telecom Global (CGT) has selected multinational ICT operator Angola Cables as its preferred carrier to bolster their long-haul links between Asia, Africa and Latam. Through joint co-operation, the two companies will launch an express transmission route to...
A technology perspective on the possible health risks of 5G
The recent deployment of 5G mobile networks has created much debate on the possible health risks due to higher signal radiation. By Dr Dawie de Wet, CEO of Q-KON So widespread is this debate that even we, as a satellite service provider, have received concerns about...
Music fans turn to virtual experiences
Self-isolation and social-distancing laws have given rise to new trends in the music industry. In a bid to flatten the curve, fans across the world have substituted live music concerts for virtual alternatives, relying heavily on technology's ability to recreate these...
Comstor’s Inspire Africa empowers partners
Comstor Africa has launched its Inspire Africa programme. The channel-centric programme is designed to empower partners and end-users by providing access to an extensive range of digitally relevant vendor solutions, self-help tools, as well as a host of training and...
Cisco offers free Cisco-certified instructor training
Cisco Networking Academy will provide free remote instructor training for education personnel until 15th June 2020. A record of more than 1 300 registrations have been made for the remote instructor training which will enable instructors to expand their reach as...
The dilemma of smart things
The constant release of new features can erode customer trust, writes David Christie, intelligent engineering services lead for Accenture in Africa. Businesses must release new, exciting digital experiences and products at higher velocities than ever before to remain...
Low-data app to track Covid-19 in SA
The Global Surgery Foundation (GSF) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with Slalom, the University of Cape Town's Global Surgery Division supported by the Rali and Makentse Mampeule Foundation, have launched a digital...
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