Security spending set for 12% global increase
According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Security Spending Guide, global security spending is expected to grow by 12,2% year on year in 2025. The increasing complexity and frequency of cyberthreats — accelerated by...
These are the top supply chain technology trends for 2025
Agentic AI, ambient invisible intelligence, and an augmented connected workforce are some of the top supply chain technology trends for 2025, according to Gartner. Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers...
Cybercriminals stoop to exploit Israeli-Hamas conflict
Kaspersky has identified a scam campaign exploiting the Israeli-Hamas conflict whereby cybercriminals are attempting to capitalise on people's willingness to aid those impacted by deceiving potential victims into making donations - ultimately leading to the theft of...
Wrap: Gitex Global 2023
Gitex, held every year in Dubai, bills itself as the biggest IT show in the world. Kathy Gibson reports Dubai’s vision for a human-centric digital city Dubai is known as one of the world’s most technologically advanced cities, with an impressive array of...
Ancient diamonds shine light on the evolution of Earth
The analysis of ancient, superdeep diamonds dug up from mines in Brazil and western Africa has exposed new processes of how continents evolved and moved during the early evolution of complex life on Earth. These diamonds - which were formed between 650 million and 450...
Gartner forecasts 8% growth in IT spend
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5,1-trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. While generative AI (GenAI) has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment in AI more broadly is supporting...
Intel launches Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processors
Intel launched the new Intel Core 14th Generation desktop processor family, led by the Intel Core i9-14900K. This latest-generation desktop processor family includes six new unlocked desktop processors at launch, delivering up to 24 cores and 32 threads and up to 6...
GenAI spend to reach $143bn, with 73% CAGR
A new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that enterprises will invest nearly $16-billion worldwide on GenAI solutions in 2023. This spending, which includes GenAI software as well as related infrastructure hardware and IT/business services, is...
CIOs must prioritise AI ambitions and planning
rtificial intelligence (AI) - especially the leap in generative AI (GenAI) - is part of a larger shift in how humans and machines interact, according to Gartner. This shift provides two key focus areas for CIOs and IT executives as AI becomes an enterprise initiative,...
Big Tech faces multiple hurdles in the pursuit of Gen AI dominance
In a rapidly advancing technology landscape, generative AI (GenAI) stands out as the latest innovation frontier - and leading the charge in this domain are Big Tech (Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft). However, with progress comes challenges, says...
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Mimecast acquires Solebit
E-mail and data security company Mimecast has acquired security software developer Solebit for approximately $88-million net of cash acquired. Solebit's technology is engineered to provide a fast, accurate and computationally efficient approach for the identification...
Uganda signs up for power funding
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AI set to increase jobs, elevate humans
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Is your business really what you think it is?
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Made-in-SA tech transforms retail
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Ransomware attackers get targeted
During 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack impacted more than 300 000 people across 150 countries in less than two days. In 2018, criminals are evolving their tactics, including launching well-researched, targeted attacks intended to infect specific, high-value...
Smart cities key to an inclusive future for Africa
Markets across Africa are already heavily investing in the future of cities, with figures from the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasting spend on technologies that enable smart city initiatives will reach $1,26-billion in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) in...
Singtel, Ericsson launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network
Singtel and Ericsson has announced a new initiative that will see Singapore's first 5G pilot network go live by Q4 this year. The 5G pilot network will be deployed at one-north in Buona Vista, the country's science, business and IT hub. Using Ericsson's 3GPP...
The business of tech from a woman’s point of view
Only 23% of tech jobs are held by women in South Africa - out of 236 000 ICT (tech) roles, women occupy 56 000 of them. Rumbidzai Zawu, co-founder and chief operations officer at U-App, was undeterred by the statistics when she launched the company with Joseph...
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