AI set to reshape the future of telecommunications
In a surprise appearance at T-Mobile’s Capital Markets Day last week, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang shared a bold vision for the future of telecommunications. “We’ve fused signal processing and AI,” Huang declared during a fireside chat with T-Mobile CEO Mike...
AI set for $19,9trn economic impact
New research from IDC – The Global Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Economy and Jobs - predicts that business spending to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), to use AI in existing business operations, and to deliver better products/services to business and...
North Korea-linked groups target cryptos
According to data from TradingPlatform.com, North Korea is responsible for the theft of almost $1-billion worth of cryptocurrencies in 2022. "There has been a series of attacks on DeFi platforms," says TradingPlatform analyst, Edith Reads. "The attacks seem well...
Organisations consolidate security vendors to improve risk posture
A recent survey by Gartner has found that 75% of organisations are pursuing security vendor consolidation in 2022, up from 29% in 2020. "Security and risk management leaders are increasingly dissatisfied with the operational inefficiencies and the lack of integration...
COP27 names IBM as technology partner
IBM has been named technology partner of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference - or COP27 - to be hosted by the Egyptian government in Sharm-el-Sheikh from 6 to 18 November. At the conference, IBM will showcase how technology and consulting can help...
Another strong quarter for EMEA in the security appliance market
Vendor revenue in the overall security appliance market grew 5,7% year over year in the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22) reaching over $4,9-billion and representing a $269-million increase compared to the same quarter in 2021, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly...
Intel and Broadcom in Wi-Fi 7 milestone
Intel and Broadcom have showcased the industry's first cross-vendor Wi-Fi 7 demonstration, with over-the-air speeds greater than 5 gigabits per second. The trial used an Intel Core processor-based laptop with a Wi-Fi 7 solution connected to a Broadcom Wi-Fi 7 access...
Don’t miss Saucecode at AI Expo
The countdown to AI Expo has begun. On 19 and 20 September 2022 Sandton Convention Centre will play host to companies demonstrating the business value in smart processes and automation. Saucecode is a South African start-up that is taking on the global automation...
Disruption rife as cybercrime hits home
Kathy Gibson reports – Cybersecurity is a very polarising issue – companies are either convinced they will never be attacked or they are completely paranoid. This is an observation from Akhilesh Tuteja, global cyber security practice co-leader at KPMG, who goes on to...
Cybersecurity is a big focus for African organisations
The cyber landscape in Africa is highly dynamic and rapidly evolving, propelled by widespread digitisation and matched by adequate investments in protecting assets and data from cyber threats. In fact, KPMG Africa’s Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022 survey, launched...
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There are a number of not-so-obvious reasons for South Africa's entrepreneurship dilemma. "Many entrepreneurs need assistance in areas overlooked by some established companies and enterprise development agencies," says Grant Marshbank, chief operating officer of VSc...
Oracle’s cloud security is defence level
Oracle Service Cloud - a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution - has received an Authority to Operate (ATO) from the US Department of Defense (DoD) under the DoD Cloud Security Model at security impact Level 4. The Oracle Service Cloud is Oracle's premier SaaS...
Quality data differentiates banks from mobile operators
Traditional financial institutions are fighting a war against mobile operators for the lucrative mobile payments market in Africa. At stake - billions of dollars in transaction fees and deposits - particularly targeting the traditionally unbanked population, writes...
Acer launches two Windows 10 desktops
Acer has announced two new desktops powered by Windows 10 available for the holiday season: the sleek 23,8-inch all-in-one PC Aspire U5 Series, and the tiny 1-litre desktop PC Revo Build Series with modular design for easy customisation. The new Aspire U5 Series...
Huawei unveils the Mate S smartphone
Huawei unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Huawei Mate S, featuring a new luxury-focused design. Key features of the new phone include a floating 2,5D screen, a pressure sensitive touch system and a new battery technology to give the users the maximum usages...
Getting the board’s buy-in for information security
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MasterCard rolls out in Djibouti
East Africa Bank has has introduced the first co-branded MasterCard payment card in Djibouti, with the roll-out of 5 000 MasterCard debit cards. The collaboration between MasterCard and East Africa Bank will see a wider range of electronic payment solutions being...
Ensuring data security in an insecure world
"Copier Secrets", one of the topics covered on Carte Blanche on Sunday, 30 August, highlighted how copiers retain sensitive data on their built-in hard drives and the security risks associated with this due to the potential for malicious retrieval. The programme...
Bytes beefs up service delivery with Astea
Word of mouth carries enormous weight when it comes to the reputation of your business products and services. Thanks to social media, the voice of the customer is louder than ever, making excellent customer service a critical success factor for any business. That's...
TransUnion helps consumers get credit ready
TransUnion has launched a new product designed specifically for the needs of Kenyan consumers. TransUnion Nipashe is an SMS short code solution that enables consumers in Kenya to easily access their credit information. Through its use, consumers can become more credit...
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