Digital payments dominate in Africa
There has been a seismic shift in African consumer preferences towards digital payment methods, according to a new survey by RegTech Africa and Agpaytech. With 2 591 respondents from diverse regions, the findings underscore a resounding vote of confidence in...
Insurers to use synthetic data in AI for fairness and compliance
By 2027, due to regulations surrounding artificial intelligence, 40% of AI algorithms utilised by insurers throughout the policyholder value chain will use synthetic data to guarantee fairness within the system and comply with regulations, according to IDC...
2Africa adds cable connections
Four new branches to the 2Africa cable will extend its connectivity to the Seychelles, the Comoros Islands and Angola, as well as bringing a new landing to south-east Nigeria. The 2Africa consortium is comprised of China Mobile International, Facebook, MRN...
Covid has devastating effect on childhood cancer treatment
Drastic Covid-19 preventive measures following the onset of the pandemic in Africa as well as the heightened focus by countries' health workforce on curbing the virus hugely disrupted other essential health services across the region. Although routine services are now...
Financial services in the age of the platform economy
Digitisation is driving the convergence of industries across the globe resulting in traditional financial services groups contending with a range of new competitors. The implications could be dire for financial services organisations that are unwilling to adapt their...
Innovation a big budget item, but marketers lack a clear definition
Chief marketing officers (CMOs) see innovation as the path to growth, with marketing innovation now making up more than 20% of overall marketing budgets, according to Gartner. The annual Gartner CMO Spend Survey 2021 showed that 72% of CMOs have increased investments...
US military personnel lost over $822m to scams
US military personnel lost $822,1-million to different types of internet crime between 2017 and 30 June 2021, according to data presented by Atlas VPN. Military members filed more than 836 374 reports of fraud, identity theft, and other consumer concerns with the...
Ford recruits robot drivers to test safety under gruelling conditions
Ford's new Weather Factory has never been busier. Used to simulate a range of extreme conditions under one roof, it has enabled engineers to test vehicles in a way that is less impacted by travel limitations than real-world testing. But so realistic are the simulated...
This is how many companies have been hit by ransomware
More than one third of organisations worldwide have experienced a ransomware attack or breach that blocked access to systems or data in the previous 12 months. And for those that fell victim to ransomware, it is not uncommon to have experienced multiple ransomware...
Fake news doesn’t deter majority from getting the vaccine
South Africans' response to the vaccine rollout has been largely positive, finds a survey by M4Jam. In the follow-up to the company's 2020 survey, 1 000 respondents were asked their opinions, beliefs and concerns about getting vaccinated. Responses were overwhelmingly...
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Digital technologies will shape the future
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Gijima appoints new board members
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Ericsson to acquire Red Bee Media
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Phoenix distributes Norton in East Africa
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EMC ranks 13th in best workplaces
EMC has announced that it has been named the 13th Best Multinational Workplace in Europe by Great Place to Work, the experts in workplace excellence. EMC’s ranking was announced at the Great Place to Work’s "Best Workplaces in Europe 2013" award ceremony which...
Enticing employees to participate in ESN
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Never trust a CSP with a server room
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Unpacking Windows 8
With the clamour surrounding the Windows 8 launch settled down, the question on many business decision-makers’ lips is how this innovative new operating system can be harnessed for their organisation, says Rudi Greyling, chief technology officer and innovation...
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