New poll shows mixed reactions to Trump presidency
Donald Trump’s return to the US White House next week is seen by many – including South Africa - as a “good thing” for peace in the world, American influence, and dialogue between leading powers. However, this feeling is not shared by some of Washington’s closest...
2024 sees rampant ransomware escalation
Ransomware actors ran rampant in 2024 shattering previous records, cementing their place as the most pervasive cyber threat to businesses worldwide. Check Point Software Technologies' External Risk Management research team (formerly CyberInt) has announced the...
Let’s face it … face-swiping biometrics are taking off
The global face-swiping payment market size is expected to reach $18,46-billion by 2030 expanding at a CAGR of 19,9% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. The rise in digitalisation led by the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing...
Young SA scientists to showcase their research at Indonesian science competition
A group of young scientists from South Africa will have the opportunity to showcase their scientific aptitude at the grand final of the Indonesia International Science Technology and Engineering Competition (ISTEC) in Bali - a prestigious student research competition...
Job creation, reskilling must be central to growth agendas
The world is going through a period of economic uncertainty, with artificial intelligence (AI) advancing and the green transition now imperative - all of which are driving big changes in the future of jobs. This week, the World Economic Forum's (WEF's) Growth Summit...
SA government now a prime target for cyberattacks
The South African government has now become the main target for global threat actors, with less focus being put on to the private sector. This is according to findings presented at the recent Q1 2023 Trellix Cyber Threat Intelligence Briefing: Update for South Africa,...
ChatGPT prompts AI investments
In a recent Gartner poll of more than 2 500 executive leaders, 45% reported that the publicity of ChatGPT has prompted them to increase artificial intelligence (AI) investments. Seventy percent of executives said that their organisation is in investigation and...
Cloud AI market to hit $647,6bn by 2030
The global cloud AI market size is projected to reach $647,6-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 39,6% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The key factors propelling the growth of the market are the demand for intelligent virtual...
What’s new on the cyberthreat agenda in META?
Artificial intelligence, compromised corporate data on the Darknet, risks carried by deepfakes and critical industry-specific threats are all driving increased cyberthreats in the Middle East and Africa region. "Considering how quickly the threat landscape is...
Smartphone market woes continue with 14,6% decline
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 14,6% year over year to 268,6-million units in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This marks the seventh...
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Saicom adds managed SD-WAN service
End-to-end telecommunications and networking solutions provider Saicom has extended its offering with a fully managed software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) service. Saicom's SD-WAN service, powered by VeloCloud, is suitable for businesses of all sizes, but...
Video on demand set for disruption
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Lombard Insurance implements Adaptive Insights
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RS Components grows embedded solutions
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Data quality, governance assist with counterparty exposure
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The importance of embracing digital change
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AR turns the world into an interactive billboard
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Infographics boost AI user adoption
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African growth slow but steady
East Africa's economy has continued to grow despite the adverse effects of drought being felt across the region. The latest report from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Economic Insight: Africa Q1 2017, points out that authorities...
FNB offers life cover on digital platforms
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