Alexa+, powered by GenAI, debuts
Amazon has launched Alexa+, its next-generation assistant powered by generative AI (GenAI). According to Panos Panay, senior vice-president: devices and services at Amazon, Alexa+ is more conversational, smarter and more personalised. “She keeps you entertained, helps...
MTN expects earnings drop, but positive trajectory
The MTN Group expects to report a strong underlying performance for the 2024 financial year, ended 31 December 2014, despite the challenges in the operating environment that will drive a drop in earnings. In a trading statement issued today, the group says the...
FNB customers spend R3bn on Black Friday
FNB customers once again hit R3-billion in purchases on Black Friday, in line with last year's highest spend peak. FNB also saw a positive shift in usage of the FNB Virtual Card, with a 94% year on year increase in customer spend over Black Friday weekend....
Mindful consumers drive changes in Black Friday trends
Nedbank has identified a small number of significant trends in consumer spending behaviour during the recent Black Friday period, which it says not only point to the continuing evolution of South Africa's retail landscape, but also to a greater awareness by South...
Green entrepreneurs invited to apply for Anzisha Prize funding
The Anzisha Prize, the biggest award on the continent for very young entrepreneurs aged 15 to 22, has announced the opening of applications for its upcoming funding cycle. This time, the focus is on green entrepreneurs who combines innovation and sustainability, and...
SA young scientists earn medals at Türkiye Science Fair
Two South African young scientists have both earned medals after successfully showcasing their scientific research at this year's Buca International Music, Science, Engineering Energy Fair (IMSEF), which took place in İzmir, Türkiye. Inge Higgins, a Grade 9 learner...
Gauteng young scientist gears up for Stockholm science seminar
Crawford International Ruimsig learner, Brandon de Greef, is participating in the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS) during Nobel Week. De Greef, 18, from Krugersdorp, Gauteng, was honoured with the University of Pretoria/Professor Derek Gray...
IBM collaborates with AWS on cloud database
IBM has been working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on the general availability of Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) for Db2, a fully managed cloud offering designed to make it easier for database customers to manage data for artificial intelligence (AI)...
Massive growth ahead for global mobile data traffic
Almost one-in-five of all global mobile subscriptions are expected to be 5G subscriptions by the end of 2023, as the growth proves resilient despite continued economic challenges and geopolitical unrest in some markets. The statistic is featured in the November 2023...
Resource-rich Africa has ‘no excuse to be poor’
With $6,2-trillion worth of natural resources, 65% of the world's uncultivated arable land, and a vibrant youth population, Africa has no excuse to be poor. This is the word from African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina, who says the continent must...
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Westcon-Comstor sets up Johannesburg Shared Services Centre
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Five SME big data myths demystified
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The changing face of banking
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Roaming tips to manage your mobile bill
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Ride-request app aims to transport children
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Risks and benefits in the race to hyperscale
Organisations are looking to move big data workloads to the cloud in increasing numbers. Andrew Cruise, MD of vendor neutral cloud infrastructure provider Routed, says the hyperscale trend is best explained within a broader push towards OPEX and usage-based...
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