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GenAI flaws could stymie security strategies
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Deloitte Africa launches generative AI practice
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Business intelligence, data key for innovative enterprises
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AI and the human factor
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – Artificial intelligence (AI) still needs people to be able to function properly. This is the word from Peter Blignaut, manager: pre-sales at SAP South Africa, who points out that computers can do nothing without instruction....
BMW boosts modernisation, productivity with automation
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – BMW South Africa has saved a massive 60 000 days in application modernisation as a direct result of intelligent automation. Intelligent automation can help to address challenges in SAP custom codes, says Arndt Hoffman, chief...
Partnering key to industry innovation
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – Digital transformation is a critical requirement for companies and industries around the world. But the realities of doing so can be challenging. Sven Denecken, senior vice-president, chief marketing and solutions officer for...
NASA to test humanoid robot in Australia
NASA’s Valkyrie robot is beginning a new mission half a world away from its home at the agency’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston. As part of a reimbursable Space Act Agreement with Woodside Energy in Perth, Western Australia, NASA plans to use a Valkyrie robot to...
Technology and the future of business
Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila - There has never been a more important time to talk about artificial intelligence (AI). "AI is making headlines all over the world," points out Kholiwe Makhohlosi, newly-appointed MD of SAP southern Africa, opening Saphila 2023 in...
Qbot tops global malware table
The Trojan Qbot has been the most prevalent malware so far in 2023, ranking first in five out of the six months to date, says Check Point Software in its latest Global Threat Index for June. Meanwhile, mobile Trojan SpinOk made its way to the top of the malware list...
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SAP Leonardo Centres support digital innovation
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Wesbank switches on to solar power
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NEC/XON launches integrated physical and cyber security
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