How countries stack up on GenAI implementation and usage
Generative AI (GenAI) is here to stay. Organisations around the world are enthusiastically using and investing in the technology. But what regions and countries are leading in the use of GenAI? China is in the lead according to a recent global study SAS commissioned...
GenAI improves project management
A new report from Project Management Institute (PMI) explores how high adopters of GenAI (or "trailblazers") are leading the charge in embracing GenAI, unlocking performance enhancements, advancing GenAI adoption, and sharing their learnings to propel business...
Nearly half of SA women are not formally employed
Globally, women who are looking for work and are available to work have a tougher time finding work than men. This phenomenon is more pronounced in South Africa, with higher unemployment rates for the general population as compared to the rest of the world. In 2022,...
Webb sends back new images of Jupiter
With giant storms, powerful winds, auroras, and extreme temperature and pressure conditions, Jupiter has a lot going on. Now, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured new images of the planet. Webb’s Jupiter observations will give scientists even more clues to...
AI-enabled drone lines up against rhino poachers
Want inspiration? Try being charged by a two-ton black rhino. Early in her career, wildlife biologist Zoe Jewell and her team came across a mother rhino and her calf and carefully moved closer to get a better look. The protective mother rhino charged, chasing Jewell...
Execs believe automation can be applied to any business decision
A survey by Gartner has found that 80% of executives think automation can be applied to any business decision. As automation becomes embedded in digital business, the survey revealed how organisations are evolving their use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of...
Intel unveils a new era of chipmaking
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has detailes how advanced compute and packaging are needed to meet the world's insatiable demand for compute and implement fully immersive digital experiences. At the Hot Chips 34 event, Intel highlighted the latest architectural and packaging...
VC, private equity leaders expect African growth
Venture capital (VC) and private equity leaders are expecting a sub-Saharan African economic boom, with GDP growth beating International Monetary Fund forecasts this year and next year. This is according to new research from blockchain-based mobile network operator...
Savvy digital consumers are demanding more
It's become patently clear how far South African consumers have come with regards to how they interact and shop online (and offline) with brands, according to findings in the fourth edition of the 2022 South African Digital Customer Experience Report. Conversely it is...
Equiano cable lands in Cape Town
Openserve has facilitated the landing of the biggest undersea cable that runs along the west coast of Africa. The Google Equiano undersea cable system arrived at the Openserve cable station facility in Melkbosstrand, Cape Town on Monday (8 August 2022). Openserve's...
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On hindsight, consolidation and getting the most out of IT
Inspired by a TED Talk on simplifying life, I recently set out to declutter my house, writes Martin Walshaw, senior engineer at F5 Networks. I wasn't even halfway through and had already gathered a mountain of devices and gadgets - worth thousands of rands - that my...
MTN invests R2,6m in education
MTN SA Foundation has invested R2,6-million worth of computer laboratories in the Sedibeng West District of the Vaal region. The handover took place at Qhoweng Primary School. Seven schools will receive fully equipped computer laboratories and the district will be...
Battling the enemy within
The world moves swiftly; the IT security world even more so. Just a couple of years ago, securing the enterprise would basically consist of protecting an organization from external intruders. Today, the battle has changed ground. By Michael Xie, founder, president and...
IndigoCube, Gemalto join forces to tackle data security
Data security solutions supplier Gemalto has appointed IndigoCube as a partner in the Southern Africa region. The two companies will kick off their collaboration with a joint Data Security Summit on 3 March at the Radisson Blue Gautrain Hotel in Johannesburg. "Data...
NSP involvement adds to African empowerment
The importance of the role played by NSPs in empowering developing nations to fulfill their potential cannot be underestimated. Connectivity allows learners to access crucial information, which in turn can play a vital role in narrowing the gap between the privileged...
Successful launch for Intelsat satellite
Intelsat 29e, the first of the Intelsat Epic high throughput satellites, was launched successfully from French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 vehicle on Wednesday (27 January 2015). Liftoff occurred at 6:20 pm EST. The Intelsat 29e satellite separated from the rocket's...
EMC introduces ECS 2.2
EMC Corporation tohasday announced the availability of the newest version of ECS (EMC Elastic Cloud Storage), v2.2. With the industry's most complete suite of software-defined storage (SDS) solutions, EMC is firmly committed to helping organizations harness today's...
NEC adds to security portfolio
NEC has announced the official launch of a Cyber Security Factory in Singapore as the latest addition to its global portfolio of security operation centres. In 2014, NEC established its first Cyber Security Factory in Japan as a specialized unit dedicated to...
Kaspersky uncovers Russian spear-phishing
Kaspersky Lab's Global Research and Analysis Team has discovered signs of previously unknown attacks by the Russian-speaking BlackEnergy APT group. A spear-phishing document found by the company's experts mentions the far-right Ukrainian nationalist political party...
75 SA students graduate from SAP programme
SAP Africa has announced the successful graduation of all 75 South African students from its SAP Skills for Africa job creation initiative. The South African chapter of the SAP Skills for Africa initiative was announced four months ago and forms an integral part of...
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