Companies turn to specialists to combat AI cyber threats
As concerns about the use of AI in cyberattacks increase, companies worldwide are racing to bolster their cybersecurity strategies, according to a Kaspersky survey. The new study reveals that 91% of IT and Information Security professionals surveyed in South Africa...
Americans way ahead in mobile data spend
Mobile data spending has skyrocketed over the years as the world becomes increasingly connected through digital platforms, IoT devices, and smartphones. In 2024, Internet users worldwide spent around $641-billion on mobile data, a figure expected to grow by another...
Small businesses are resilient, despite economic adversity
South African small businesses are determined to face a challenging economic environment with optimism and resilience. New research from global small business platform Xero reveals the three main concerns for small businesses are political and economic instability...
The trends shaping cloud, data centre, edge
Gartner has highlighted four trends impacting cloud, data centre and edge infrastructure in 2023, as infrastructure and operations (I&O) teams pivot to support new technologies and ways of working during a year of economic uncertainty. Paul Delory, vice-president...
Intel, BCG partner on secure generative AI
Intel Corporation and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have announced a strategic collaboration to enable generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) using end-to-end Intel AI hardware and software. The GenAI solution delivers fully custom and proprietary solutions to...
Terrestrial fibre connects Mombasa, Joburg
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African startup uses AI to slash doctors’ paperwork
As a medical doctor in Nigeria, Tobi Olatunji knows the stress of practicing in Africa's busy hospitals. As a machine-learning scientist, he has a prescription for it. "I worked at one of West Africa's largest hospitals, where I would routinely see more than 30...
Rapid growth forecast for embedded finance
The global embedded finance market size is expected to reach $588,49-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 32,2% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research. The benefits of embedded finance, such as an alternate source of revenue...
Logistics automation to top $90bn by 2030
The global logistics automation market size is expected to reach $90-billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14,7%, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Logistics operations are critical factors in the smooth functioning of the...
Vehicle age reaches record high in the US
With more than 284 million vehicles in operation (VIO) on US roads, the average age of cars and light trucks in the US has risen again this year to a new record of 12,5 years, up by more than three months over 2022, according to the latest analysis from S&P Global...
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Konnect Africa aims to reshape satellite broadband space
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UberEats partners with KFC
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Fintech and banks: competition or collaboration?
Ever since the beginnings of fintech and the boom that followed the 2008 financial crisis, newly-founded financial technology companies and initiatives have posed competition to the more traditional financial institutions. This is according to White Label Crowdfunding...
Nokia helps MENA firms capitalise on IoT opportunities
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Should temporary staff be screened?
Background screening and other contingencies are generally put in place to ensure businesses employ the right people with limited risk. However, should the same approach be taken when hiring temporary employees? The answer is a "definite yes" according to Rudi Kruger,...
Achieve cyber resilience through better cybersecurity
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Top marks for free anti-ransomware tool
Businesses of all sizes have been forced to sit up and take notice as the WannaCry ransomware struck across the globe in May 2017. This virulent new strain of malware has hit hundreds of thousands of organisations by exploiting critical vulnerability in IT systems in...
BT teams up with ForeScout to improve device
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Fiji Airways kits out fleet with EAM RFID
Fiji Airways has completed installation of over 4 000 ultra high-frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) tags throughout its entire fleet of 15 aircraft. Fiji Airways is integrating RFID to improve in-cabin inspections for onboard emergency equipment...
Ransomware: The only protection is user-education
Ransomware is a very real threat to businesses and individuals alike, and when it comes to online security, it is arguably the most damaging threat. Yet, many people still don't know what ransomware is, even though this type of cyber threat has been aggressively...
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