Geopolitical tensions lead to increased risks for shipping
The fast-changing geopolitical landscape is creating new risks and challenges for a shipping industry already juggling the energy transition and the legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Allianz Commercial’s Safety and Shipping Review. The industry faces an...
Machine learning market set to reach $419,94bn
The global machine learning market size is anticipated to reach $419,94-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 33,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing continuous growth, driven by the increasing demand for...
AI and a question of ethics
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - When it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI), ethics is a key issue, and organisations are advised start formulating clear policies around trusted and responsible AI. Rohan Patel, senior vice-president:...
New report unpacks Russian influence in SA
Three prominent X/Twitter accounts appear to be behaving as information bridges or conduits between a Russian online community and communities that regularly interact on topics of political and social importance in South Africa. This is according to a new report -...
Geopolitics and domestic politics will drive economic volatility this year
There is a growing sense of cautious optimism about the global economy in 2024, according to the latest Chief Economist Outlook, with more than eight in 10 chief economists expecting the global economy to either strengthen or remain stable this year - nearly double...
Apple Mac loses race with Dell and HP PCs in US
As of January 2024, there were roughly 331-million Internet users in the US and nearly 40% of them have at least one desktop PC in their household, while 68% own a laptop. But although US consumers are spoiled for choice when shopping for a PC, Apple`s Mac is rarely...
Consumers will drive rapid growth in customer experience market
The global customer experience management market will reach $32,87-billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 15,8% from 2024 to 2030, according to market researchers Grand View Research. Customer experience management (CEM) solutions are gaining widespread popularity in diverse...
Cellular POS terminal installed base to reach 189m in 2027
Cellular connectivity has become a very popular option for POS terminals and was incorporated in 52% of the devices shipped in 2023. The wireless technology has an important role in facilitating the global adoption of electronic payments, as it enables the rollout of...
When the love of your life is a serial scamster
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 -Cyber scams worldwide have cost more than $55-million and impact everyone, at all levels of society. But we still don’t have systems in place to effectively help the victims. One of the world’s best-known scam...
GenAI and its role in perpetrating and defending against cybercrime
Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex Africa Morocco 2024 - Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has the potential to help improve cybersecurity defences – but it can be a powerful threat actor too. No-one is safe, says Ravi Bhat, chief technology and commercial...
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Independent games to publish under EA Originals label
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Insurance brokers turn to technology
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Scale Computing, Mustek partner on HCI, edge computing
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NU achieves B-BBEE Level 2 rating
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Westcon-Comstor retains Level 1 B-BBEE rating
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Benefit from All-Flash Storage at the same cost as Hybrid
If you have yet to make the transition from Hybrid Storage to All-Flash Storage, now is the time. For a number of companies, the main aspect holding them back from transitioning to All-Flash storage was the cost. Until 31 December 2020, Huawei and Pinnacle ICT are...
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