Qualcomm Technologies’ IoT strategy opens new opportunities
Everything around us is either already a lot smarter or aiming to join the Internet of Things (IoT) wave. Qualcomm Technologies is positioning itself to be the one to make it a reality, writes Leilani DeLeon, head of IoT marketing at Qualcomm. We are best known for...
New protein cage design advances drug delivery
An international collaboration between researchers at The Centre for Programmable Matter at Durham University (UK) and the Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University (Poland) has resulted in the generation of a novel artificial protein cage that holds...
AI and the human factor
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – Artificial intelligence (AI) still needs people to be able to function properly. This is the word from Peter Blignaut, manager: pre-sales at SAP South Africa, who points out that computers can do nothing without instruction....
BMW boosts modernisation, productivity with automation
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – BMW South Africa has saved a massive 60 000 days in application modernisation as a direct result of intelligent automation. Intelligent automation can help to address challenges in SAP custom codes, says Arndt Hoffman, chief...
Partnering key to industry innovation
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – Digital transformation is a critical requirement for companies and industries around the world. But the realities of doing so can be challenging. Sven Denecken, senior vice-president, chief marketing and solutions officer for...
NASA to test humanoid robot in Australia
NASA’s Valkyrie robot is beginning a new mission half a world away from its home at the agency’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston. As part of a reimbursable Space Act Agreement with Woodside Energy in Perth, Western Australia, NASA plans to use a Valkyrie robot to...
Technology and the future of business
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila - There has never been a more important time to talk about artificial intelligence (AI). "AI is making headlines all over the world," points out Kholiwe Makhohlosi, newly-appointed MD of SAP southern Africa, opening Saphila 2023 in...
Qbot tops global malware table
The Trojan Qbot has been the most prevalent malware so far in 2023, ranking first in five out of the six months to date, says Check Point Software in its latest Global Threat Index for June. Meanwhile, mobile Trojan SpinOk made its way to the top of the malware list...
Massive growth for genomics market
The global genomics market size is expected to reach $94,96-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16,5% in the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for...
Growth in digital wallets transactions driven by advanced services
The total value of digital wallets transactions will rise from $9-trillion in 2023 to $16-trillion in 2028, growth of 77%, according to a new report from Juniper Research. This trend is driven by growth across both developed and developing markets, as the increased...
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Google launched Launchpad Accelerator in Lagos
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Prioritise keeping your bitcoin safe, secure, and available
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Does your data centre need more cooling?
Data centres are out of date, writes Neil Cameron, Johnson Controls area GM: building efficiency - Africa. They are built to last but, let's face it, technology changes fast. What's under the hood in a data centre today often far outpaces the capabilities of the...
Digital agenda requires some policy thought
Tech needs traction. For South Africa to truly embrace digital, the country needs a set of clear and effective policy and legal guidelines governing the new world of data and the cloud, writes Kabelo Makwane, MD of the Accenture Cloud First business in Africa. Early...
Jaguar Land Rover searches for software skills
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FirstRand eyes digital insurance solutions
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Blockchain aggregator from Modex
Modex has launched its first fully functional product alpha, bringing to the market what it is calling an app store for blockchain. Modex's Smart Contract Marketplace aims to tackle the 'last mile' adoption problem that will bring blockchain technology into daily use...
Avaya adds team collaboration to UC
Avaya Holdings has added cloud-based team collaboration to the Avaya Equinox Experience, the company's signature unified communications and collaboration user interface and cloud service. The Avaya Equinox Experience leapfrogs other vendors' offerings by delivering...
Capitalising on African insurance opportunities
Consolidation is taking place in the East African insurance market due to rising capital requirements and mergers with international firms that want to gain a foothold in the region. Ashok Shah, Group CEO of APA Apollo examines the opportunities this brings. In...
Samsung partners on Cinema LED theatre
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