US strategic reserve kickstarts ‘crypto arms race’
The global “crypto arms race” is on, with US president Donald Trump announcing a strategic US reserve of digital assets the stakes have skyrocketed. This prediction comes from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, as the news “strategic crypto reserve” that will include...
Joburg’s CCTV bylaws come under fire
The City of Johannesburg has signed in a new bylaw that could make outlaw many existing CCTV camera installations, and make it more onerous for property owners to secure their premises. In terms of the new bylaws, any CCTV camera that has a view of a public space will...
Experience is as important as products, services
A good experience is crucial for customers, who rated it higher than the product or service itself. This is among the findings from Salesforce's new State of the Connected Customer report, which shares insights from 14 300 consumers and business buyers across 25...
Internet of Things market to reach $1,88trn
The Internet of Things (IoT) market was worth $605,69-billion in 2014 owing to the rising requirement for Internet connectivity worldwide coupled with technological advancements. The emergence of start-ups in different industries to satisfy growing need of consumers...
Hubble spots a sparkling neighbouring galaxy
The galaxy ESO 300-16 looms over this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This galaxy, which lies 28,7-million light-years from Earth in the constellation Eridanus, is a ghostly assemblage of stars which resembles a sparkling cloud. Other distant galaxies...
Risk orientation critical to chief audit executive effectiveness
Chief audit executives (CAEs) have identified risk orientation, stakeholder management, and team leadership as the top three characteristics of the most effective individuals, according to a survey by Gartner. In April 2023, Gartner surveyed 114 CAEs across 180 areas...
Mall-based gaming champions stand out
The mall-based gaming tournament hosted by Hyprop and MTN has come to an end following a gruelling five-hour finale at Canal Walk in Cape Town. Kaylan Moodley from Fourways in Johannesburg, emerged as the 2023 SHIFT Gaming Experience champion, walking away with a...
What companies, fleets, drivers need to know about AARTO Amendment Act
The AARTO Amendment Act, 2019 introduces an automated system for traffic fines and violations that makes it the responsibility of the infringer (the person committing the traffic offence) to manage, pay and resolve all infringement notices. The latter are submitted to...
National Zoological Garden wins for endangered tortoise breeding project
The National Zoological Garden (NZG) in Pretoria was awarded the Pan-African Association of Zoos and Aquaria (PAAZA) Conservation Award, at the association's conference in East London earlier this month. The award is in recognition of the dedicated efforts of NZG...
How to use AI to improve your life
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a new phenomenon - but it is often misunderstood, and we need to remove a lot of the myths and biases that surround the technology. This is the word from Lee-Anne James, Africa lead for data and AI at...
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Is your bitcoin safe?
Cryptocurrency has been in the news a great deal lately. The interest in Bitcoin and other forms of digital currency has sparked a great deal of interest and debate - to invest or not to invest seems to be the prevailing question. But it is not a perfect nirvana, and...
Nokia, Facebook expand fixed wireless access
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Xerox launches AltaLink B8000
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Land Rover Explore targets the outdoors
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In-home WiFi upgrades from Nokia
Nokia is introducing several enhancements to its in-home WiFi solution that maximise WiFi performance and simplify network management. The new WiFi solution expands Nokia's portfolio with meshed WiFi gateways and beacons, delivers a new WiFi Home Portal for service...
Skills development drives transformation
Madala & Associates, a majority black female-owned and BB-BEE Level 1 company, has spoken out at what they view as "a failing BB-BEE and business transformation process" in South Africa. Founded in 2012, Madala & Associates more recently acquired a 52%...
SA’s growing shortage of cybersecurity skills
South Africa is facing a shortage of cybersecurity skills. It's nothing new and we are not alone - this is a global challenge - yet, the gaps are growing locally. By Simeon Tassev, MD and qualified security assessor (QSA) at Galix The biggest obstacle: these skills...
Technologies set to change life insurance
The South African life insurance industry is seen as one of the most innovative life cover sectors in the world. There are major technological developments on the international front that offer our industry the opportunity to cement its global status and to match...
M-Pesa now good for Google Play Store
Global mobile commerce enabler, Docomo Digital has partnered with Safaricom to give customers the option to pay for content on the Google Play Store using M-Pesa. The integration, which is powered by Docomo Digital's mobile commerce enabling platform using Google...
Factory in a box drives Industry 4.0
A Nokia-led group of 12 electronics industry players have unveiled the "factory in a box" concept, showing how manufacturers can stay ahead of the demands of Industry 4.0 through agile production that can be packed, transported and brought back into service in a...
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