Gradual rebound on the cards for SA economy
The global economy has managed admirably through a series of shocks over the past few years – but 2025 is likely to be defined by shifts in monetary and fiscal policy and a move toward equilibrium rates for growth and inflation. These are the headline findings from...
Global energy industry at a crossroads
The global energy transition is facing major challenges, which are unfolding differently in different parts of the world. S&P Global has launched "Look Forward: Energy at the Crossroads," the latest edition of its Look Forward research series, reports that take a...
GenAI to enhance creativity, automate routine tasks
How will large language models (LLMs), deep-learning algorithms that can recognise, summarise, translate, predict and generate content using very large datasets, affect current and future jobs? That is the focus of the new World Economic Forum white paper Jobs of...
One-third of companies already use AI security tools
Thirty-four percent of organizations are either already using or implementing artificial intelligence (AI) application security tools to mitigate the accompanying risks of generative AI (GenAI), according to a new survey from Gartner. Over half (56%) of respondents...
How governments and companies should advance trusted AI
AI is a profound opportunity. The stakes are high. AI is projected to enhance human productivity and unlock an astounding $16 trillion in value by 2030, writes Arvind Krishna, chairman and CEO of IBM. Not only will this fuel economic growth and boost GDP, but it will...
Search interest in AI reaches all-time high
Google has revealed that searches for artificial intelligence (AI) are at an all-time high in South Africa. Search trends show that people have searched for AI more than ever in 2023 so far, with interest rising 230% since last year - and 700% over the last five...
Intel expands FPGA portfolio
Intel has expanded its Intel Agilex FPGA portfolio and broadened its Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) offerings to handle the increased demand for customised workloads, including enhanced AI capabilities, and to provide lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and more...
Infrastructure software on growth trajectory
New research from Omdia's infrastructure software market forecast has revealed the market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16,5% over the period 2022 to 2027, which will make the market worth an estimated $358-billion by the end of 2027....
5G satellite networks to generate $17bn more for telcos
New research from Juniper Research has found operators will generate $17-billion of additional revenue from 3GPP (third-generation partnership project)-compliant 5G satellite networks between 2024 and 2030. It urges operators to sign partnerships with SNOs (Satellite...
New tools could catalyse response to TB deaths
As the United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on tuberculosis (TB) approaches, a new report from the Lancet Commission, co-authored by the University of Cape Town's (UCT) researcher, released recommendations which provide a path forward to turn the tide on this...
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SAP, UCT drive innovation, co-operation
By 2020, nearly half of the total workforce will be made up of Millennials, the young, connected and tech-savvy demographic born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s. Despite this, the latest PwC CEO survey found that one of the biggest challenges for...
Smart cities tap into innovation networks
Many cities - an increasing number of major African metros among them - are beginning to outgrow themselves. Ageing populations, increasing urban density, resource issues and mobility constraints - these are among the primary issues faced by urban areas. Upgrading or...
Datacentrix receives Oliver Top Empowerment accolade
Datacentrix was acknowledged at the recent 17th Annual Oliver Top Empowerment Awards, receiving a highly commended certificate of excellence within the Top Empowered ICT Award category. The company also qualified as an award finalist for two additional categories: the...
Arbor Networks foils massive DDoS attack
Arbor Networks, the security division of Netscout, was recently put to the test - and passed with flying colours. This is according to Bryan Hamman, Arbor Network's territory manager for sub-Saharan Africa, who clarifies: "The world is now in the era of the...
FCM Connect adds travel security
FCM'S new technology suite, FCM Connect, gives travellers, bookers and managers critical safety and duty of care support via Secure, a risk management solution customised to each client's requirements. Secure features include itinerary based traveller tracking,...
Morocco to host IDC’s Francophone Africa CIO Summit 2018
International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced the return of its annual Francophone Africa CIO Summit, with Morocco's Mazagan Beach Resort in El Jadida set to host the 2018 edition on 3 May. Around 80 of the region's most influential information and communication...
Africa’s ports key to growth
Africa needs to take advantage of the economic potential of its ports and shipping sector if it is to realise its growth ambitions. Globally, ports are gateways for 80% of merchandise trade by volume and 70% by value. Investment in ports and their related transport...
Matriculants get a tech career boost
Unemployed matriculants are being given an opportunity of a lifetime by tech giant Samsung. Applications are currently open for the Women Technical Programme and the Boys to Men initiative. There are two intakes a year for each and applicants need to have a matric...
What electricity users and providers should know
Approximately 7-million prepaid electricity meters in South Africa need to be reset before November 2024 as the system that runs the credit tokens will run out of numbers at this time and all existing meters will stop accepting credit tokens. The South African...
GSMA debuts Global Money Certification
At the Mobile 360 - West Africa event, the GSMA announced the launch of the GSMA Mobile Money Certification, a global scheme for mobile money providers to offer safer, more transparent and more resilient financial services to millions of mobile money users around the...
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