Namibia embarks on a galactic journey
In a bid to propel Namibia into the limelight of African space technology, Eos Capital - managers of the Namibia Infrastructure Development and Investment Fund (NIDIF) - have given the green light for the Namibia Space Port project. The project will be spearheaded by...
ChatGPT may be popular – but widespread usage eludes it
The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT marked a turning point for the AI industry. The chatbot, which became the fastest-growing app in history with 100-million users in just two months, turned artificial intelligence into one of the biggest stories of 2023. It also drew a...
5G key to an immersive metaverse
Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - As the physical and virtual worlds continue to merge, 5G is key to truly unleashing new consumer experiences. The mobility industry in general, and 5G in particular, were set back during the Covid-19 pandemic as people...
More to the digital divide than previously thought
The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) has published the first ever multi-country study of Meaningful Connectivity, a measure of whether someone can regularly access the Internet on an appropriate device with sufficient data and a fast connection. The...
Private 5G networks usher in new wave of connectivity
Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - Private 5G networks offer enterprises new opportunities to transform themselves, digitalise and find new ways to serve their customers. This is the message from Tami Erwin, CEO of Verizon Business, who says private...
44% of META companies fail to protect their IoT
A recent Kaspersky report, "Pushing the limits: How to address specific cybersecurity demands and protect IoT", reveals that in two-in-five businesses (44%) in the META region, some parts of their IoT infrastructure are yet to have any protection. Meanwhile, the main...
Strong set of financials from Alviva
South Africa's largest distribution group, Alviva, has announced a strong set of results for the first six months of the year with revenue soaring by 52% to R11,4-billion. It is also the first set of results from the group since the acquisition of Tarsus Technologies....
VPN demand in Russia surges
According to in-house aggregated Atlas VPN user data, Virtual Private Network (VPN) installs in Russia surged by 1 906% in the last few days. The interest in VPNs started to increase on February 16, 2022, after the first wave of cyberattacks against Ukraine occurred....
Shot in the arm for Covid-19 vaccine storage and delivery
Looking to boost Covid-19 vaccine storage and distribution, the Department of Health is rolling out new cold-chain equipment throughout the country, thanks to a R74-million donation from Vodacom and the Vodafone Foundation. Vaccine storage is a challenge for various...
The future of the telco is in software
Kathy Gibson is at Mobile World Congress 2022 - Open software-defined technology is rapidly becoming the foundation on which telecommunications operators (telcos) are building modern networks that offer agile and flexible new services to customers. Both traditional...
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Gaming focus at A MAZE. / Johannesburg
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The challenges of doing business in Africa
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Android app SandroRAT targets Polish banking
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Keep personal information private with Adobe
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Inkjets versus lasers: the pros and cons
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