HP buys Humane’s AI tech for $116m
HP Inc has announced a definitive agreement to acquire key AI capabilities from Humane, including its AI-powered platform Cosmos, skilled technical talent, and intellectual property with more than 300 patents and patent applications. "This investment will rapidly...
Physicists tap Webb Telescope to track city-killer asteroid
Asteroids were responsible for extinction events hundreds of millions of years ago on Earth, providing no shortage of doomsday film plots for Hollywood. But researchers focused on asteroid tracking are on a mission to locate them for today’s real-world concerns:...
MTN grows subscribers, revenue in H1
MTN, for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, reported that group service revenue grew by 16,5% to R107,7-billion. EBITDA (before once-off items) grew by 12% to R49,4-billion, EBITDA margin was lower by 1,7 percentage points (pp) to 43,6%. Profit before tax (PBT)...
Generative AI revs up a new age in the auto industry
From generating content and code, creating images and videos, and testing algorithms with synthetic data, generative AI is a force multiplier enabling leaps in productivity and creativity for nearly every industry – and particularly in transportation, where it’s...
How we could eliminate rare earths in EV motors
The use of rare earths in various modern technology has drawn attention over the years. But with the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the issue has been brought to the fore. By Dr James Edmondson, principal technology analyst at IDTechEx In 2022, 82% of the...
Government failed elderly and young children during Covid
Government failed to aptly support the elderly and young children during the Covid-19 pandemic, a study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) student Juhi Kasan has found. As the world reeled from the direct effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, Kasan started her...
IBM strengthens ties with Meta on AI innovation
Building on its collaboration with Meta on open innovation for AI, IBM plans to host Meta's Llama 2-chat 70 billion parameter model in the watsonx.ai studio - with early access now available to select clients and partners. The move strengthens the relationship between...
How these countries will dominate global roaming
Juniper Research predicts there will be over 1,5-billion inbound roaming connections in 2024, which are expected to rise to 2,4-billion by 2028. The new global report assesses the wholesale roaming landscape across 60 key countries, forecasting the market for five...
BPO market to be worth $525bn by 2030
The global business process outsourcing (BPO) market size is anticipated to reach $525,2-billion by 2030 and expand at a CAGR of 9,4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Factors such as the increasing demand for outsourcing services...
Generative AI among top emerging risks for enterprises
The mass availability of generative AI, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Bard, became a top concern for enterprise risk executives in the second quarter of 2023, according to Gartner. "Generative AI was the second most-frequently named risk in our second quarter...
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Logikal announces Verint partnership
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Nokia unveils Future X network architecture
Nokia has outlined the scope of its Future X architecture for 5G, the basis for its new reference silicon design and the foundation of its 5G technology and services portfolio. This portfolio - to be showcased at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month -...
The digital evolution of SA’s shipping industry
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Dell adds gaming command centre
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Reunert buys SkyWire, extends connectivity
JSE-listed electronics and electrical engineering company Reunert has announced its intention to fully acquire SkyWire Technologies. SkyWire, a wireless broadband service provider, predominantly serves business customers and boasts an extensive national network. The...
5G NR standard tested
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Virtual collaboration – a new era for video conferencing
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Samsung rolls out mobile service vans
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Kaspersky scores 100% in ICSA Labs test
With every third enterprise business having faced a targeted attack in the past year, it has become critical for organisations to have a strong advanced threat detection system. That's what the Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack Platform is designed for and its has...
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Network and Systems Administrator at Sectional Title Solutions
As an Senior IT Systems Administrator. you will be responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. This role ensures the smooth operation and security of the...
Software Developer – Mpumalanga Emalahleni
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Looking for a exceptional .Net Developer to work on a .NET based desktop application. The candidate will involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning, development, and deployment. Key Requirements 5+ years' experienceBachelor's...
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