How SA can drive an AI economy
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new wave of technological, social and economic transformation – and South African businesses must get on board to reap the many benefits it offers. This is...
Public sector leverages technology to empower citizens
Kathy Gibson reports from Huawei South Africa Connect in Sandton – Technology uptake in the public sector is going to be critical if South Africa is to realise its digital transformation ambitions. The foundation of transformation is connectivity, and infrastructure...
SA consumers more discerning in seeking ‘bang for their buck’
South African consumers spent R112-billion in the first quarter of 2024 - a YoY increase of R7,7-billion (7,3%) - with ambient foods (including rice, sugar, and UHT milk), soft drinks, beer and frozen meat among the most significant contributors to this growth. This...
CFOs must treat cybersecurity as a business decision
With more executives identifying security as critical for enterprise revenue growth, the CFO needs to be comfortable handling cybersecurity investments that provide defensible performance and outcomes to business stakeholders, says Gartner. Paul Proctor, distinguished...
Intel’s Lunar Lake processors set for Q3 delivery
Starting Q3 2024 in time for the holiday season, Intel's upcoming client processors (code-named Lunar Lake) will power more than 80 new laptop designs across more than 20 original equipment manufacturers, delivering AI performance at a global scale for Copilot+ PCs....
Public cloud spending spurred on by GenAI
Worldwide end user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20,4% to total $675,4-billion in 2024 - up from $561-billion in 2023 - according to the latest forecast from Gartner which says this growth is being driven by generative AI (GenAI) and...
Tarsus to distribute alternative virtualisation solution
Tarsus Distribution has partnered with Scale Computing, which offers edge computing, virtualisation, and hyper-converged solutions via its SC//Platform while simultaneously expanding its technology offerings to its channel partner network. "Our new partnership with...
New malware steals passwords under the guise of AI
A new ongoing malware campaign that exploits the growing popularity of AI tools by disguising itself as an AI voice generator has been discovered by Kaspersky. The malware uses GitHub to store password-protected archives as the final payload. This payload contains...
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 site's...
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...
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Predictions for data in the year ahead
Data is only becoming increasingly important for business success, while also getting more challenging to manage. By Jasmit Sagoo, senior director and head of technology UK&I at Veritas Technologies For large, established organisations with massive legacy...
HPE launches edge-to-cloud as a service
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced that it is delivering its entire edge-to-cloud portfolio as a service, with the launch of HPE GreenLake Central. This is a software platform that provides customers with a consistent cloud experience for all their...
5G battleground to move indoors in 2020
2020 will see mobile operators focus on taking ownership of the indoor environment to deliver seamless 5G connectivity indoors and out, claims Ranplan Wireless. While some 80% of mobile data is consumed indoors, only around 2% of buildings currently have dedicated...
Prioritise customer loyalty during the festive season
As the festive season approaches, the retail industry in South Africa is preparing for the record sales and increased demand that are characteristic of the season. While this might be the first order of business, retailers also need to prioritise and focus on...
Azure Blob Storage for unstructured data
Azure Blob Storage is massively scalable object storage designed specifically for unstructured data. With scalable, cost-effective cloud storage, you pay only for what you use, and save money compared with on-premises storage options. In addition, organisations can...
What SMEs can do when the lights go out
Eskom announced on Monday the implementation of stage six load shedding for the first time in South Africa's history. As rolling power cuts are predicted for the coming weeks, the commercial sector, including many small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) will bear the...
Fujitsu wins for predictive maintenance in Airbus AI challenge
Fujitsu has been awarded first prize by leading global aerospace manufacturer Airbus in a worldwide competition to find the most accurate use of an unsupervised artificial intelligence (AI) system. Top ranking in the Airbus AI Gym challenge for accurate sensor...
The future of subsea cable connectivity in Africa
Africa may be a growing hub of digital innovation, particularly noticeable in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi and Lagos - with companies in these metropolitan areas taking advantage of high-speed fibre connections to embrace the cloud and develop new business models...
Telkom launches value added service portal
Telkom is launching an over-the-top value added service (VAS) portal, Telkom Plus. The Telkom users-only subscription platform that will aggregate wireless application service provider (WASP) and content service providers. "Telkom Plus is a one-stop shop for...
New free platform to connect the unbanked
A new co-operative fintech platform, CoegaX, aims to connect all South Africans to the digital economy by providing free payment services and interest-free production loans. CoegaX, the Collaborative Trading Platform was built by the Forus Foundation, which aims to...
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