Microsoft pumps up AI investments with $1,5bn into G42
Microsoft has announced a $1,5-billion strategic investment in UAE-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology holding company G42. As part of the partnership, Brad Smith, vice-chair and president of Microsoft, will join the G42 Board of Directors. Building on the...
Tesla decimates global workforce
Elon Musk's Tesla is shedding 14 000 jobs, about 10% of its global workforce. The news comes amid a flagging market and increased competition from China. Hours after Musk made the announcement in a mail to employees, two senior executives resigned from the company....
Key trends driving transformation of consumer behaviour
As digital transformation takes root across the consumer ecosystem, businesses must expand and deepen their relationships with consumers to better understand their wants, needs, and aspirations. With its expanded Future Consumer research, International Data...
Role-players must share responsibility to clean up SOEs
Reacting to the publication of the Zondo Commission's latest reports on the capture of Eskom, the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) says that a concerted effort is necessary to address the ongoing issue of how directors and senior appointments are made in...
Cybercriminals focus on mobile apps to scam users
With an ever-growing number of smartphone users, the development of mobile applications has become a booming industry. Today there are millions of apps, helping users with almost every aspect of their everyday life - from entertainment to banking and billing. With...
Pandemic drove digitalisation in Europe
Close to half of the firms in the European Union report that they invested in digitalisation as a response to Covid-19. Digital firms fared better than non-digital firms through the pandemic. They were less likely to experience a strong decrease in sales from the...
Young SA scientists compete in world’s largest pre-college competition
Seven of South Africa's leading young scientists will represent the country at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and the Broadcom Masters International Programme in Atlanta from 7 to 13 May. Learners will showcase their scientific...
Huge surge in ransomware attacks on businesses
According to new data from Stockapps.com, 66% of business organisations were hit by ransomware in 2021. This marked a 78% increase from 2020's figures that stood at 37%. From the analysis, the increase in the ransomware-as-a-service model increases the reach of...
How CPOs can navigate packaging shortages
Chief procurement officers (CPOs) dealing with supply instability for packaging material should use three tactics to navigate rising costs, delayed deliveries and sustainability concerns, according to Gartner. They should centralise packaging specifications,...
Small businesses set to fuel SA economy
Despite the challenges of operating through a pandemic, 87% of South African small businesses are optimistic about their outlook for 2022 and nearly two-thirds (62%) reported growth over the last year. This is according to new research from Xero, the global small...
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New inkjet technology turns the tables on laser printers
When it comes to printing, particularly colour printing, laser has always offered a better quality and has traditionally been a more cost effective option, writes Heinrich Pretorius, Canon product specialist at DCC. While inkjet printers themselves cost very little in...
Avaya takes SDN beyond the data centre
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CGF waves Proudly South African flag
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Logicalis finalises $42m acquisition
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Razer Kraken goes mobile in neon colours
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Nokia Networks safeguards network operations
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Rectron does same-day repairs on Ricoh kit
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Microsoft partners on Nigerian cloud centre
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Ericsson software unlocks mobile connectivity
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Gemalto partners with Samsung on payment security
Gemalto has joined forces with Samsung to accelerate the deployment of Samsung Pay through Gemalto’s Allynis Trusted Service Hub (TSH).
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