IBM enhances GenAI with optics breakthrough
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Tech, data collection help NGOs effect social change
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Massive growth ahead for blockchain IoT
The global blockchain IoT market size is expected to reach $12,7-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 58,2% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rising adoption of decentralised applications (dApps) in the blockchain IoT industry...
University reform: No need to reinvent the wheel
According to recent news reports, Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande is considering a legal review of the governance frameworks at South Africa's universities in order to stem the rising tide of corruption and mismanagement at these institutions. Professor...
Advanced analytics to approach $190bn by 2030
The global advanced analytics market size is expected to reach $189,56-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 21,1% from 2022 to 2030, according to a new report published by Grand View Research. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for...
Largest geospatial AI foundation model open to all
IBM's watsonx.ai geospatial foundation model - built from NASA's satellite data - will now be openly available on Hugging Face. It will be the largest geospatial foundation model on Hugging Face and the first-ever open-source AI foundation model built in collaboration...
Conversational AI to drive 16% contact centre growth
Worldwide contact centre (CC) and CC conversational AI and virtual assistant end-user spending is projected to total $18,6-billion in 2023, an increase of 16,2% from 2022, according to Gartner. "Near-term investment growth rates for CC and CC conversational AI and...
Internet set to hit 6bn users by 2028
The Internet has become an indispensable part of our lives, transforming how we communicate and access information - and it is set to surge even further in the years to come. According to estimates by the Atlas VPN team, the number of Internet users is projected to...
Global enterprise cloud to reach $1,4trn in 2027
The total global revenue opportunity for cloud computing in the enterprise segment is poised to reach $1,4-trillion in 2027, driven by positive IT investment sentiment seen among enterprises globally, and the large-scale automation and IT modernisation initiatives...
4th Gen Intel Xeon takes off in the cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the general availability of new Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instances powered by custom 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors. The launch is the latest on a growing list of 4th Gen Xeon-powered instances that...
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Mimecast acquires Ataata
E-mail and data security company Mimecast has acquired Ataata, a cyber security training and awareness platform designed to reduce human error in the workplace and help enable organisations to become more secure by changing the security culture of their employees. The...
Kenya’s new tax plan will impact local operations
Kenya's government has overhauled the country's current income tax legislation framework and announced measures designed to help grow the economy, according to the Budget Statement for the fiscal year 2018/2019. South African businesses with interests in- or ties with...
Growthpoint becomes first property listing on A2X
Growthpoint Properties has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets and will list on 18 July 2018. Growthpoint is South Africa's largest listed real estate investment trust (REIT) and owns and manages a diverse portfolio of commercial, retail and...
Vast adds free WiFi for World Cup action
To ensure 2018 FIFA World Cup enthusiasts don't miss a beat, Vast Networks has increased the amount of complimentary WiFi available across select shopping centres, major airports and key hospitals. As an extra treat, in partnership with DStv, VAST is giving all DStv...
World rugby secures .rugby domain
World Rugby has made history by launching the .rugby internet domain name, kicking-off a digital revolution that could deliver multiple promotional benefits to the global rugby community. World Rugby's website has become www.world.rugby and all of the international...
Create a culture of health in the workplace
Employee health and wellness is inextricably linked with work productivity. The conundrum is that with the amount of time people spend at their desks in a closed office each day, the working environment can have a potentially detrimental impact on their wellbeing...
Challenge to combat youth unemployment
Cognity Advisory has announced the start of this year's University Business Challenge (UBC). Sponsored by General Electric (GE), the challenge will see South African students participate in teams in a business simulation competition designed to develop their...
Xerox Global Print Driver simplifies management
Xerox can now keep more printers, documents and information connected and protected with a universal print driver that makes device management simpler for network administrators. The new Xerox Global Print Driver V4 was developed to ensure a consistent and...
Labour laws and the sharing economy
It's important to be aware of the unintended consequences, write Kirsten Eiser, partner at Webber Wentzel, and Cameron Rajoo, candidate attorney at Webber Wentzel The sharing economy (the community-based online market) continues to expand at a rapid pace throughout a...
Critical data at risk from unauthorised access
Recent local cyberattacks are a forewarning of things to come and it clearly shows the vulnerabilities of South African companies, according to security experts. Although in recent attacks customers have not necessarily suffered any financial losses, this could...
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