New hacktivist threat poses global risks
Newly-emerged hacktivist group DieNet has claimed responsibility for more than 60 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in just two months, including its most recent and widely reported action: the global disruption of X (formerly Twitter). The DieNet group...
SA traders urged to guard against deepfake scams
Last week, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) issued an urgent warning about sophisticated scams targeting traders. Fraudsters are now using deepfake videos to impersonate well-known business leaders, officials, and brokers to lure South Africans into fake...
AI chip market to grow 10x to become a $300bn industry
The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market has experienced impressive growth in recent years, driven by the surging demand for AI-powered technologies across industries. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the global AI chip market is expected to grow ten...
No-code AI platforms to hit $24,42bn
The global no-code AI platform market size is anticipated to reach $24,42-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The no-code AI is an AI landscape category that intends to...
SAB invites applications for SAB Talent Challenge
The South African Breweries (SAB) has announced the first edition of the SAB Talent Challenge. Participants will engage in a multi-phased journey solving real-life business problems. All young graduates between the ages of 18 and 30 years are invited to take up the...
Google opens applications for Startups AI Accelerator Africa
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges...
Big growth ahead for voice and speech recognition market
The global voice and speech recognition market size is anticipated to reach $53,67-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 14,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to witness an upsurge in the adoption of...
Critical gaps in responsible AI still need to be plugged
Organisations need to urgently prioritise responsible AI to not only adhere to emerging regulations, but also to foster trust and inclusivity in AI-driven innovations. This is among the headline findings of a Qlik-sponsored study by TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy...
Africa’s critical minerals in demand as energy market shifts
As the climate emergency intensifies, demand is surging for minerals that are critical for renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles (EVs). The United Nations (UN) Trade and Development (UNCTAD) projections based on data from...
AI forces evolution in D&A operating models
A massive 61% of organisations are forced to evolve or rethink their data and analytics (D&A) operating model because of the impact of disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, according to a new Gartner survey. The annual Gartner Chief Data &...
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Bank cards still a secure, convenient payment option
Recently, there's been a lot in the news about the supposed increase in card fraud attempts. While this has understandably made some people nervous about using their bank cards, Chris Wood, executive for card issuing and payments at Nedbank, remains positive that,...
Cryptocurrencies can drive the UK’s growth post-Brexit
With more than enough of our own political highs and lows to occupy our headlines, the vagaries of British politics don't often win the spotlight at South African dinner tables. By Nic Haralambous, chief operating officer of Coindirect But the looming Brexit deadline...
Liquid Telecom wins three awards
Liquid Telecom has won the 'Best African Wholesale Carrier' award for the eighth consecutive year at the Global Carrier Awards and was also recognised at the World Communications awards for the best 'Regional Wholesale Operator of the Year' for a second year in a row....
BlackFog partners with Mustek
BlackFog, has signed a distribution agreement with Mustek to resell its data privacy and cybersecurity solution. Mustek's multinational product portfolio includes: Acer, ASUS, Samsung, Lenovo, Brother, and Microsoft Volume Licensing among others. It will now add...
Tax advisory service for SARS-embattled clients
In the current economic climate many cash-strapped businesses find themselves unable to pay their outstanding tax debt to SARS. Some try to put the problem on hold by not submitting a tax return but, according to Ian McAlister, GM of CRS Technologies, not only are the...
New initiative aims to equip Ethiopian youth
More than 10-million young people are expected to access dignified and fulfilling work opportunities in Ethiopia by 2030. This follows the launch of the Young Africa Works in Ethiopia initiative by Mastercard Foundation, that will seek to create employment...
MiX Telematics launches in-cab upgrade
MiX Telematics has announced an upgrade to its MiX Vision solution. MiX Vision integrates seamlessly with existing flagship products and delivers driver- and road-facing cameras for fleet managers to conveniently obtain an accurate view of their fleet operations. The...
Reflex expands fibre network in Kwa-Zulu Natal
ICT services company Reflex Solutions has expanded its dark fibre network in the Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) region. The Reflex fibre network in KZN is 280km long and will extend from Ballito in the North Coast to Port Shepstone in the South Coast to Pietermaritzburg, the...
Workonline launches Remote Cloud Connect in Africa
Global network service provider Workonline Communications has launched Remote Cloud Connect, facilitating access to cloud services for Workonline customers over a dedicated Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL) service. This low latency cloud solution enables customers...
Life Healthcare uses app to boost stroke services
As South Africa commemorates World Stroke Week this week (28 October to 3 November), Life Healthcare Group has turned to technology to help improve critical services to stroke patients in its facilities. Worldwide, stroke is the second leading cause of death and the...
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