Blockchain set for meteoric growth
Few industries can match the explosive growth of the tech market. From artificial intelligence and semiconductors to robotics, cloud computing, and IoT, these sectors are all poised for impressive expansion in the coming years. However, none can rival blockchain, the...
Global co-operation at a crossroads amid rising geopolitical uncertainty
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cooperation Barometer offers a critical assessment of the state of global cooperation, showing a world grappling with heightened competition and conflict, while also identifying various areas where leaders can drive progress through...
South Africans are under-insured for death or disability
According to ASISA's 2022 Life and Disability Insurance Gap Study, 14,3-million income earners in South Africa only had sufficient life and disability insurance to cover 45% of the total needs of households. This statistic implies that households with one primary...
Difficult choices as cyberinsurance premiums rise
As cybersecurity insurance premiums soar, companies may be forced to play a game of Russian roulette, taking the chance that they won't be hit by a cyberattack. The stakes are high: approximately 236,1-million ransomware attacks occurred globally in the first half of...
New office bearers for WASPA
South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) has elected its new board for 2023, introducing a number of new board members while still maintaining a level of continuity. James McNab returns as chairman of WASPA, having served previously...
Children increasingly fall victim to cybercrime
So far, 2022 has seen a close to 20% increase in child victims of cybercrime, while the financial losses from these crimes has more than doubled. This is according to Surfshark research. According to the FBI Internet Crime Centre reports (2015-2022), there were nearly...
Why AI should be top of the national agenda
Artificial Intelligence has come a long way since the success of DeepMind over Go world champion Lee Sedol in 2016; the world is beginning to change according to the new possibilities afforded by AI. Leo Charlton, technology analyst at IDTechEx From the robust...
Seacom confirms cyberattack
Seacom has confirmed that, on 10 May 2023, it experienced a cyber security incident. In a statement issued this afternoon, the company says the incident was confined to its hosting environment, impacting a small number of customers, all of whom have been personally...
SA companies being hit by ransomware … hard!
A staggering four out of five South African organisations -78% - were hit by ransomware in the past year, a considerable increase from the 51% that reported an attack in 2022, and well above the global average of 66%. This is according to a new independent report from...
SMBs are working harder to offset rising costs
Sage's annual survey of almost 12 000 SMB leaders globally - "Small Business, Big Opportunity" - finds that despite a challenging 2022, where rising costs significantly impacted profitability, South African small and medium businesses (SMBs) remain optimistic about...
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Netflix premium content with LG 4K OLED TV
Consumers who purchase a LG Electronics (LG) 4K OLED TV (2017 models) will receive 3 months of Netflix included in an exclusive promotion. LG's full 2017 line-up of 4K OLED and SUPER UHD TVs provide an excellent Netflix streaming experience, with HDR compatibility and...
Is language a form of exclusion?
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How software developers can accelerate career growth
Few could argue that the corporate environment has become an ultra-competitive, high-pressure world. Across industries and within businesses of all sizes, both leaders and employees have to constantly fight for their positions - and be persistent with their ambitions....
Intelsat opens office in Nairobi
Intelsat has opened a new sales office in Nairobi, Kenya, to enhance its responsiveness to communications services and media customers in the East Africa region. The new office will be managed by industry veteran, Lawrence Mungai. Mungai brings a wealth of industry...
Self-service for Signature guests
Signature Lux has become the first hotel in South Africa to implement self-service check-in and in-room technology from Ariane and iRiS. Ariane Systems, the world leader in self-service check-in/out technology for the hospitality industry, available in South Africa...
On the road to world-class AML compliance
Africa has earned an unfair reputation of being a haven for money laundering and terror financing activity. There's good reason for this. Africa has traditionally lagged behind developed markets in terms of promulgating legislation to combat money laundering. And...
Communication solution for the workspace of the future
The face of the workplace is changing. As millennials enter the work force and as other issues such as traffic gridlock start to be felt, the paradigm of life at work has begun to shift. More and more of the work force are taking the opportunity to work remotely, and...
Reliable fast connectivity key to Namibian tourist experience
With more than 1-million tourists per annum, Namibia is known globally as a top ecotourism destination and it's a sector that's growing as evidenced by the 5% year on year growth in international traffic into Namibia. Tourism is the second largest sector contributor...
Konnect Africa aims to reshape satellite broadband space
With new-generation services starting today in Benin, Cameroon, Kenya, Lesotho, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania and Uganda, Konnect Africa confirming its bold ambitions for sub-Saharan Africa. The company's service offerings and products, including packaged...
UberEats partners with KFC
UberEATS and KFC have announced that customers in Johannesburg can enjoy KFC meals delivered to their home or work through the UberEATS app. Nic Robertson, GM for UberEATS South Africa, says: "We are thrilled for UberEATS to be partnering with KFC, giving eaters the...
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