Webb finds new evidence for planet around closest solar twin
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Cybercriminals exploit social networks to target businesses
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Hot Chips: Intel demos AI architecture
Demonstrating the depth and breadth of its technologies at Hot Chips 2024, Intel showcased advancements across AI use cases - from the data centre, cloud and network to the edge and PC - while covering the industry's most advanced and first-ever fully integrated...
Don’t fall for fake fundraisers for Telegram founder
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Backup of SaaS applications becoming a ‘critical requirement’
By 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritise backup of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications as a critical requirement - compared to 15% in 2024 - according to Gartner. SaaS-based applications have become a preferred choice for new and modernised deployments, with...
ACSA terminates biometric ID contract with French firm
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has terminated the contract for an Automated Border Control (ABC), e-Gates and single token project awarded to French technology company, IDEMIA. In a statement, ACSA says the contract termination is in line with the conditions of...
Global ICT leaders launch AI consortium
An AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium - led by Cisco and including Accenture, Eightfold, Google, IBM, Indeed, Intel, Microsoft and SAP, along with key advisors - has released its inaugural report, The Transformational Opportunity of AI on ICT Jobs. The initiative,...
DTIC, Takealot partner to digitise township economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has signed an agreement with Takealot to develop and digitalise the township economy. Parks Tau, minister of trade, industry and competition, made the announcement this morning at the launch of a...
Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South Africa, potentially adding R91,4-billion to the economy by 2035. This growth would see the sector's contribution expand from 0,02% of GDP in 2022 to a meaningful 1,38% by 2035. These...
4G/LTE will be embedded in next-generation spacesuits
Nokia has partnered with Axiom Space to integrate advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities into the next-generation spacesuits that will be used for the Artemis III lunar mission. Together, Nokia and Axiom Space will incorporate high-speed cellular-network...
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Telkom expands FTTH coverage with Frogfoot
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Ensure online shopping is safe and responsible this Black Friday
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Australia’s Office Hub partners with SiSebenza
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Sophos launches Rapid Response service
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If you thought you knew Fujitsu, think again
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Hate stopping for petrol? There’s an app for that …
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Wayne Haylett joins Logicalis SA
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Apex BI appoints chief sales and marketing officer
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