Top cybersecurity predictions for 2024
Gartner has revealed its top eight cybersecurity predictions for the year, highlighting that generative AI (GenAI) adoption will collapse the cybersecurity skills gap and reduce employee-driven cybersecurity incidents; two-thirds of global 100 organisations will...
The race to build a quantum computer is paved with gold
Quantum computing is pitched as enabling exponentially faster drug discovery, battery chemistry development, multi-variable logistics, vehicle autonomy, accurate asset pricing, and much more. In the last decade, the number of companies actively developing quantum...
Speed and convenience the main drivers for transit choices
Mobility and transportation consume 20% of the world's energy - most of which is powered by fossil fuels. With the growing trend of mass urbanisation comes increased congestion especially as more cities emerge out of lockdown, which can rapidly accelerate the energy...
Malware exploits streaming platforms
From the beginning of January 2020 through to the end of June 2021, Kaspersky products detected more than 93 000 infection attempts disguised as the top five streaming platforms: Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. When it comes to original shows...
In-school nutrition key to stemming SA’s learner dropout rate
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been particularly severe on South Africa's learners, with research showing that as many as half a million more children than expected have dropped out of school during the pandemic. This is according to the results of a recent...
Global smartphone sales in Q3 decline
Global smartphone sales to end-users declined 6,8% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same time period in 2020, according to Gartner. Component shortages disrupted production schedules, leading to lower inventory and delayed product availability, which...
Digitalisation key to improving SMEs chances of success
Approximately 75% of South Africa's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fail within the first five years. And these companies contribute only 25% to gross domestic product (GDP) when compared to 60% in more developed economies. This is the word from Lunga Siyo, CEO of...
Resilient systems key to infrastructure and operations success
In a world where constant change is becoming routine, Gartner urges infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders to shift their traditional focus from efficiency to one of adaptive resilience. "I&O leaders must re-imagine how they manage their talent, their...
Record quarter for AMD computer and graphics segment
AMD is a household name among gamers. It benefitted from the boost in engagement the gaming industry experienced in 2020, and which has clearly carried over the momentum into 2021. According to data presented by Wette.de, in Q3 2021, AMD recorded its largest ever...
Smart gas meter penetration hits 33% in Europe
According to a new report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of smart gas meters in Europe amounted to 39-million units in 2020, equal to a penetration rate of 33%. The installed base will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of...
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WASPA names first operations manager
The Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association (WASPA) has created a new role to strengthen its positioning as a credible and effective self-regulating body. By taking direction from the association's management committee, operations manager Ilonka Badenhorst...
Acer chairman leads Global Strategy Office
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Samsung offers printing solutions for SMBs
Samsung Electronics South Africa announces the availability of its Core Printing Solutions (BCPS) for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). This server-less solution assists customers in saving IT costs, increase productivity, boosts security and support document...
Mitel named as leader in UC by Gartner
Mitel has announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders Quadrant of the latest Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications (UC). "Mitel has made bold moves this past year with a series of in-house innovations and acquisitions that have deepened our...
Fortinet delivers 1Tbps firewall throughput
Fortinet has redefined the standard for firewall performance by being the first network security vendor to deliver a firewall that exceeds 1Tbps throughput. The new FortiGate 5144C performance and offers 10GbE, 40GbE and 100GbE connectivity options. This firmly...
Availability gap threatens business
Most existing backup solutions are failing to give businesses the data protection they need, says Warren Olivier of Veeam, creating an “availability gap” between business requirements and IT performance. “It’s no longer unusual for customers or employees to need...
Reduce IT risks with Exergy KnowledgeBase
SilverBridge, a provider of software solutions to the financial services industry, has introduced Exergy KnowledgeBase, a tool that will help organisations reduce risk during IT projects. King III requires company executives to run their IT projects properly and to...
KFC menu boards go digital
KFC has installed over 5 000 digital menu boards in 608 of their stores across South Africa – meaning that menus can be changed and updated instantly and content can be laid out and managed effectively from a central point.
User experience key for tech adoption
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Avoiding the high cost of human error
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