In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

Young scientists bag cash prizes at 2023 Eskom Expo ISF

The 2023 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) has reached a life-altering culmination as some young scientists emerged victorious, winning prestigious bursaries to advance their education, while others claimed substantial cash and other prizes. The fair was...

Standalone 5G network market set to hit $33,4bn

The global standalone 5G network market size is expected to reach $33,42-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 54,3% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research. The increasing demand for standalone (SA) 5G networks in applications...

Despite challenges, AI still on a growth trajectory

Worldwide revenues for the artificial intelligence (AI) market, including software, hardware, and services, are expected to total $156,5-billion in 2020, an increase of 12,3% over 2019. While this year's growth is somewhat slower than previous years due to the...

Covid-19-driven notebook momentum continues

The strong pandemic-related notebook momentum seen at the end of Q1 2020 carried on into Q2, according to the latest data published by IT market intelligence company Context. Notebooks continued to see extraordinary growth across Western Europe's largest distributors,...

IT services, software top government spending

Worldwide government IT spending is forecast to total $438-billion in 2020, a decrease of 0,6% from 2019, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. Global government IT spending will represent 16% of total enterprise IT spending across all industries, which is...

New bill seeks to criminalise more tax offenders

The new Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (TALAB), released on 31 July 2020, proposes a law change that will effectively lower the threshold for SARS and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to criminally prosecute taxpayers. By Jean du Toit, head of...

Standard Bank teams up with Silicon Cape

The Silicon Cape Initiative, an NPO and ecosystem enabler for tech-powered startups in the Western Cape, has announced a co-operation with Standard Bank. Silicon Cape chairperson Dr Sumarie Roodt comments: "Our partnership with Standard Bank highlights how carefully...

Diversity a new priority in the insurance industry

There is a growing appreciation of diversity and inclusion as a means of enhancing organisational performance. This is the word from Thokozile Mahlangu, CEO of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA), who says that diversity and inclusion have become key...

Datacentrix wins AFGRI managed services deal

Datacentrix has won a three-year managed services contract with AFGRI Agri Services (AFGRI), with the aim of assisting the agricultural services company with driving its digital transformation strategy. The new project will incorporate the migration of AFGRI's...

How to deal with workplace bullying and sick leave

If your workplace has turned rather hostile due to Covid-19 panic, you're not alone. Although sickness in the workplace is not uncommon, the strict guidelines in place to reduce transmission of Covid-19 and constant news updates on the spread of the disease, can make...

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