How to stay on top of data and analytics trends
Going forward, half of business decisions will be augmented or automated by AI agents; executive AI literacy will drive higher financial performance; and critical failures in managing synthetic data will risk AI governance, model accuracy and compliance. These are...
Astronomers find ‘missing’ matter
Astronomers have discovered a huge filament of hot gas bridging four galaxy clusters. At 10-times as massive as our galaxy, the thread could contain some of the Universe’s ‘missing’ matter, addressing a decades-long mystery. The astronomers used the European Space...
These are the data and analytics trends for 2024
Gartner identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2024 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. "The power of AI, and the increasing importance of GenAI are changing the way people work,...
AI, cybersecurity, cloud key for hiring
The first quarter of 2024 saw an increase in global job postings and a lesser number of companies laying people off. Major players like Cisco Systems, The Goldman Sachs Group, Microsoft, Citigroup, and X were among the companies that announced job cuts. Despite this,...
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...
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Talking is still important to consumers
FNB Connect data reveals that voice calls still account for between 30% to 40% of its customers' typical telco spend. Consequently, FNB Connect has announced new plans, Talk Max and Talk Max Pro, offering customers truly unlimited voice minutes on calls to any local...
What caused the Capital One leak?
Earlier this year, the US credit card provider Capital One suffered one of the most jarring data leaks of the last decade. Sensitive financial data from over 106-million customers had been stolen and made freely accessible on the web for weeks. Now, recent analyses...
Huawei calls for a fresh mindset on 5G development
At the 10th annual Mobile Broadband Forum held today in Zurich, Huawei deputy chairman Ken Hu outlined the current status of 5G development around the world. In addition to highlighting the value 5G has already brought to consumers and industries in early adopter...
Finding banking’s ‘Phoenix’
For some time, many technologists have predicted that new players and new technologies will quickly gain traction in the local banking industry. In this vision, fintechs, telcos and other agile players will ride roughshod over today's banks. By Felix Antonysamy,...
AI the perfect cyber defence partner
Building a safe future for business' critical data requires a collaborative effort between machine learning capabilities and traditional human decision-making. By Alex Healing, senior researcher: future cyber defence at BT In a climate where Internet of Things (IoT)...
Dodge disasters with a secure cloud environment
If dodgy data activity is rattling your confidence in migrating your business to the cloud, you're not alone. Data breaches are now headlining newsfeeds on a regular basis. The sheer volume of the world's daily data collection is also spiking security concerns, making...
R100m up for grabs in Vodacom’s ‘Shake!Up Summer’
To celebrate 25 years of connecting South Africans, Vodacom customers will share over R10-million worth of prizes through its 2019 'Shake!Up Summer' promotional campaign. Available exclusively to customers on the country's leading network, Vodacom customers will...
African Energy Chamber optimistic about SA’s IRP
Following South Africa's approval of its revised Integrated Resource Plan (IRP2019), the African Energy Chamber is optimistic about investment prospects and energy sector growth in the country. "The approval of the revised IRP2019 is a breakthrough for South Africa,...
Ingram Micro aims to wind down SA business
Ingram Micro is changing its operating model to better serve the South African market. The company says the relatively small size of its operations and the limited number of product lines available have impacted the company's ability to expand its offerings within the...
DCC is Symantec’s distributor of the year
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) walked away with three distribution accolades at the Symantec Partner Engage event. DCC won Symantec Distributor of the Year, Christelle Kotze was awarded Symantec Distribution Support Person of the Year, and Bradley Mangan won Symantec...
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