AI platforms lean towards region-specific infrastructure

By 2027, 35% of countries will be locked into region-specific AI platforms using proprietary contextual data, according to Gartner, which also predicts that platform lock-in will rise from 5% to 35% by 2027. “Countries with digital sovereignty goals are increasing...

Another positive year expected for salaries in 2026

Supported by positive economic developments, record-high commodity prices, a stronger rand, and low inflation, real salary increases are expected this year, according to an analysis by PayInc. The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks net salaries of approximately...

Enterprise AI is at a critical tipping point

Kathy Gibson reports - We are at a critical moment in the race for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) – winning is no longer about who adopts AI, but who scales safely, efficiently and with business impact. This is the headline finding from IDC’s CIO Playbook, a...

The AI model that found 370 exoplanets is expanding its reach

Scientists have discovered more than 6 000 planets that orbit stars other than our Sun, known as exoplanets. More than half of these planets were discovered thanks to data from NASA’s retired Kepler mission and NASA’s current TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey...

IaaS public cloud services revenue on growth trajectory

The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 16,2% in 2023, to total $140-billion, up from $120-billion in 2022, according to Gartner. Amazon retained the number one position in the IaaS market in 2023, followed by Microsoft, Google, Alibaba and...

Coalition aims for AI that is secure by design

The new Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI) is an open-source initiative designed to give all practitioners and developers the guidance and tools they need to create Secure-by Design AI systems. CoSAI will foster a collaborative ecosystem to share open-source...

Nvidia reveals gaming, creator, robotics, auto innovations

Powerful new GeForce RTX GPUs, a new generation of hyper-efficient laptops and new Omniverse capabilities and partnerships across the automotive industry were highlights of an Nivdia address ahead of this week’s CES trade show in Las Vegas. “AI will define the future...

LG shares vision for the future

LG Electronics CEO William Cho has shared the company's continuous efforts to create innovation for a better life and ensure a sustainable future for all. Affirming the company's commitment to take on new challenges despite any uncertainties, Cho opened its pre-CES...

HP debuts hybrid and gaming experiences

At CES 2023, HP Inc is announcing new products and solutions designed to recharge hybrid experiences so people can thrive in today's digital world. “Hybrid provides us with greater flexibility and freedom in our personal lives, but brings its own set of challenges for...

Lenovo aims to power hybrid working

Ahead of CES 2023, Lenovo unveiled its latest ThinkPad X1 laptops featuring recycled materials, updated Lenovo Commercial Vantage software designed to highlight feature settings that can help improve energy efficiency, and a new Lenovo View application offering...

ASUS Republic of Gamers maxes out performance

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced a wide range of performance-focused products during the For Those Who Dare: Maxed Out virtual launch event for CES 2023. During the event, ROG showcased multiple product premieres, including impressively fast and stunning...

Canon pushes the boundaries of storytelling

Canon USA will demonstrate how its technology is working to help dissolve limits between real and virtual worlds through a first-of-its-kind immersive movie experience that will place attendees inside of the story. With the launch of the theme 'Limitless Is More’, and...

Hisense expands global footprint

David Gold, president of Hisense US, shared Hisense's international growth and successes in terms of its global layout, technology innovations, B2B business, smart development, and its sponsorships and partnerships at the company’s CES 2023 Press Conference. Hisense...

ASUS presents new lineup

ASUS has revealed its latest lineup during its Seeing An Incredible Future virtual launch event for CES 2023. New featured products include ASUS Spatial Vision, glasses-free 3D OLED laptop display technology, which provides a unique visual and working experience for...

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A practical approach to retail technology

Where are the real opportunities for retailers to digitise and transform customer experiences? Asks Andre Muzerie, Oracle business practice head: Africa at Wipro. We're talking about the future potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), augmented reality, and...

Bots take away the admin

Businesses shouldn't be developing bots and artificial intelligence solutions just because they're trendy, or because they think they can replace their employees. Smart businesses will use these technologies to free employees from mundane business processes and allow...

Personal computing for the new workplace

At the Transform commercial summit, Lenovo announced agile and reliable PC offerings for business customers that address the evolution of the workforce and workplace. The ThinkStation P320 Tiny offers Independent Software Vendor (ISV) certification to ensure...

Bridging the youth skills gap

Unemployment in South Africa remains a major issue, currently sitting at 26,5%, while the country's youth unemployment is currently at a staggering 50,9%. Despite this, many technology companies continue to cite skills shortages as one of their biggest challenges....

BMS appoints core business development executive

Bytes Managed Solutions, part of the Altron group, has appointed Alan Anderson as core business development executive. This is part of the organisations strategy to focus on solution growth in the financial and retail environments and manage the NCR and CIMA business...

AI drive the rise of new skills

The fear that artificial intelligence will threaten the jobs of human workers is quickly being dispelled. "It is natural that with change comes fear, however fear also hinders development moving forward. Change should therefore be viewed as an opportunity and nowhere...

HP announces supply chain goals

HP Inc has released its 2016 Sustainability Report, outlining new efforts to shrink its global footprint through a 10% decrease in supply chain Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 2025. Concurrently, the company announced two supply chain...

R1m at stake in Cell C reality show

Hangman - a fast-paced online reality show which aims to uncover South Africa's greatest innovator - has been announced by Cell C. The stakes are high in this revolutionary new programme with R1-million in prize money. "Cell C's strategic focus is around bringing...

Environment top of mind for African power

The scramble to address Africa's electricity supply backlog has entered a new phase, with significant benefits for developers, funders and communities, says ERM, the world's leading sustainability consultancy. Consultants at the consultancy's Africa operations say...

Your business’s worst enemy is a ringing phone

Everywhere, businesses are wrestling with how to offer an omnichannel experience to their customers. But in pursuing digital customer strategies, many companies often try to run before they learn to walk, letting important fundamentals fall by the wayside. "It doesn't...

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