Google opens applications for Startups AI Accelerator Africa
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges...
Big growth ahead for voice and speech recognition market
The global voice and speech recognition market size is anticipated to reach $53,67-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 14,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to witness an upsurge in the adoption of...
Are South Africa’s IP laws keeping up with technology innovation?
Constituting a world first in a field that has traditionally been hostile to "artificially intelligent" inventors, South Africa's patent office granted a patent in July 2021 to an invention created by an AI system. The invention that received the go-ahead is for a...
Covid-19 led to an increase in depressive and anxiety disorders in women
A study by a team of international researchers has found that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to an increase in depressive and anxiety disorders in women more than men. According to the co-author of the study, Charles Shey Wiysonge, honorary professor of epidemiology...
Massive growth ahead for gaming PC market
Global shipments of gaming PCs and monitors continue to grow faster than their parent markets driving the entire industry's value to record highs and, according to data from MajoresApuestas.com, the global gaming PC market is expected to hit $60-billion value by 2025...
5G fuels spend in private cellular networks
A new report by Juniper Research has found that the enhanced capabilities of 5G are driving enthusiasm and awareness of private cellular networks, bringing annual spend on network hardware and services to almost $12-billion globally by 2023 - growing 116% from the...
IBM helps business address sustainability objectives and climate risk
More than ever before, companies are facing climate-related damage to their assets, disruptions to supply chains and operations, as well as increasing expectations from consumers and investors to perform as environmental leaders. Extreme weather, climate action...
Small cyber attacks on the rise
Small bit-and-piece DDoS attacks (distributed denial of service) boomed by 233% in the first half of 2021, according to Nexusguard researchers in the Threat Report FHY 2021. As the pandemic carried on into 2021, hackers experimented with new attack patterns to avoid...
These are the top strategic technology trends for 2022
Gartner has announced the top strategic technology trends that organisations need to explore in 2022. “With CEOs and boards striving to find growth through direct digital connections with customers, CIOs’ priorities must reflect the same business imperatives, which...
SA energy sector has G20’s highest carbon intensity
Despite an increased contribution from renewables, South Africa's energy sector still has the highest carbon-intensity of any G20 nation due to its heavy reliance on coal. According to the latest assessment by Climate Transparency International, in 2020,...
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AOC partners with new customers in SA
AOC, one of the global top brands in the display market and subsidiary of TPV Technology Limited, the world’s largest LCD manufacturer, has announced new distribution partnerships in South Africa. The new partnerships with Esquire Technologies and Pinnacle Africa will...
Capillary Technologies grows SA footprint
Capillary Technologies, a leading provider of cloud software solutions that help businesses to engage intelligently with their customers through mobile, social and in-store channels, has announced its entry into the South African market with new offices in...
MTN Rwanda deploys Ericsson solution
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G4S provides Zambian security solution
With a presence in over 125 countries and an extensive offering, G4S is the largest international provider of security solutions. Ranging from on-site manned security and cash processing solutions to cash in transit and ATM security, their services ensure that...
Zambian grant programme helps feed children
A two-year randomised control trial evaluating Zambia’s Child Grant social cash transfer programme found dramatic improvements in the amount of food and clothing going to infants and young children in high poverty families, and a 50% increase in the total value of...
Trillium supports Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Master Data Management, Trillium Software’s partner in South Africa, has recently announced Trillium’s support and seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics Content Resource Management (CRM) 2013. The support and integration with Microsoft Dynamics CRM enables...
Lastminutegolf.co.za goes mobile
South African ICT provider and mobility specialist company globetom, has extended the functionality of well-known golfing portal www.lastminutegolf.co.za with the addition of an HTML 5-based mobile application that allows for enhanced accessibility and usability....
Closing the door on Web app vulnerabilities
The rapid growth and adoption of the Internet and Web-based applications has been at the expense of security. Hardly a day goes by without news of yet another Web site or application being compromised, giving cybercriminals access to millions of customer records and...
Develop SA grows dealer network
Develop South Africa, a Bidvest Group company, is pleased to announce that it has increased its dealer networks to 26 partners, extending its coverage countrywide. Recently appointed MD, Marc Pillay, who has been responsible for evolving the Develop brand since its...
Ensuring ERP is a good fit
In an environment where cost control is crucial, users need to ensure they aren’t paying for ERP functionality you don’t need, says HansaWorld. Doing more with less is an ongoing challenge for the IT department. As the CIO seeks to enable more efficient business...
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