Microsoft’s new chip rewrites quantum computing playbook
Microsoft may have changed the quantum computing game, with the development of a new material that enables scalability on a new scale. Majorana 1, introduced yesterday, is the world’s first quantum chip powered by a new Topological Core architecture that Microsoft...
900m phishing attempts as cyber threats take off
Kaspersky’s security solutions blocked over 893-million phishing attempts in 2024 – a 26% increase from 2023, when the total stood at nearly 710-million. The surge in attempts (shown in the graph below) between May-July is traditionally tied to the international...
Call for mandatory procurement transformation in community schemes
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi believes economic transformation has to take place in the multi-trillion rand community schemes economy, which includes sectional title complexes, homeowners' associations, retirement housing schemes, share block...
Gauteng road users can report faulty traffic lights
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has introduced the ability to report faulty traffic signals through the PotholeFixGP app. The app was launched in 2022 and so far, more than 7 418 potholes have been reported. It is available from Google PlayStore and...
How we can fix our deteriorating water quality
Poor water quality in South Africa is becoming a major crisis across many municipalities in our country, putting at risk our health and economy. By Bonga Ntuli, executive board member & director of strategy and digital services at Royal HaskoningDHV Southern...
Hubble glimpses a glitzy galactic cluster
The glittering, glitzy contents of the globular cluster NGC 6652 sparkle in a star-studded image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The core of the cluster is suffused with the pale blue light of countless stars, and a handful of particularly bright foreground...
Chromebooks resilient but tablets see sharp decline
Worldwide tablet shipments posted decline of 29,9% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23), totaling 28,3-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....
Banking-as-a-platform set for massive boom
A new study from Juniper Research has found that global revenue from BaaP (banking-as-a-platform) services will increase to $49-billion globally in 2028, from $4-billion in 2023. The study argues that BaaP can help traditional banks regain their competitive edge...
New infection methods join the attack
A new Kaspersky report uncovers the intricate infection tactics of malware strains DarkGate, Emotet, and LokiBot. Between DarkGate's unique encryption and Emotet's robust comeback, LokiBot exploits persist, illustrating how the cybersecurity landscape constantly...
The hidden e-waste in our homes
In a world driven by technological advancements, it is easy to overlook the silent environmental threat lurking in our very own homes. Small used electronic items, often forgotten at the back of drawers or tucked away in garage boxes, are contributing to a significant...
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Cyber-predictions for 2018
Doros Hadjizenonos, country manager of Check Point South Africa, looks at the wider cybersecurity-related issues impacting our daily lives that we can expect to emerge over the coming year. As the publisher Arnold H Glasow put it, “The trouble with the future is that...
Key risk areas for West Africa
As Nigeria exits the recession of 2017, investor sentiment across West Africa is likely to experience uplift in 2018. Still, political uncertainty ahead of Nigeria’s 2019 presidential elections and on-going security concerns are among the key risks for businesses...
Bring memories to life with HP Sprocket
The ultra-portable, palm-sized HP Sprocket Photo Printer is now available from official HP distributor, Drive Control Corporation (DCC). The Sprocket, small enough to fit into a handbag or back pocket, produces vivid 2 x 3-inch (5 x 7.6 centimetre) prints which users...
What’s next for AI?
2017 was a breakout year for artificial intelligence (AI), writes Kriti Sharma, vice-president: AI at Sage. Despite repeated attempts to sensationalise AI over the past year, we have witnessed unprecedented gains in mainstream understanding of AI-driven technologies....
An AI a day …
One of the greatest benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) to humankind is its influence on the medical field. This is according to Anton Jacobs, MD of Networks Unlimited, who says: “Powered by some of the most sophisticated technology, AI is assisting in improving...
Trends in IT and e-commerce
Another interesting year in the IT and e-commerce world has passed and 2018 promises to be even more eventful. Sven Hammar, chief strategy officer of Apica, identified what he thiks will be the three strongest trends in IT and e-commerce next year. GDPR will affect...
Next-level education embraces technology
The technological revolution shows absolutely no signs of abating. Quite the contrary, every aspect of life is being swept along on a trajectory that at times seems futuristic, says Craige Fleischer, Samsung’s director of integrated mobility. One area in which...
Automation and skills development: an unlikely duo
The digital transformation continues to change the way we work – and one of the most commonly known ways is through automation. While the automated economy is often seen as a threat to many of today’s jobs, ManpowerGroup SA’s MD Lyndy van den Barselaar is of the...
Online security resolutions for 2018
Cybersecurity threats will keep getting worse in 2018, experts say. Individual Internet users, as well as businesses, will experience a rising number of breaches, including ransomware attacks, phishing emails or WiFi hacks. NordVPN has put together advice for staying...
Digital trends that will shape 2018
The next wave of digital technologies is on the way, and it promises to change our lives as dramatically as the smartphone did. We’re seeing technologies such as chatbots, augmented reality and video that has transformed the way we use our mobile devices. Ernst...
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