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...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

People forget security risks when using tech to unwind

While people relax by watching TV, listening to music, and streaming TV shows or other videos online, they often don't consider the cybersecurity risks. A survey performed by Cint and commissioned by cybersecurity company NordVPN shows that 96% of people turn to...

Users at risk after Duolingo leak

Following the recent news on hackers obtaining data of almost 3 million Duolingo users, Surfshark data shows that the Duolingo data leak primarily impacted the US, with nearly 1-million accounts compromised. Key insights from the Surfshark study are: * 2,68-million...

Bringing VandaTheGod down to Earth

Since 2013, many official websites belonging to governments worldwide were hacked and defaced by an attacker who self-identified as "VandaTheGod". But security specialists Check Point have brought the hacker back to earth with a bump by uncovering the attacker's real...

Record high for cellular IoT modules

Berg Insight estimates that global cellular IoT module shipments increased by 22% in 2019 to a new record level of 265-million. Annual revenues grew slower at 7% due to increased price pressure and a higher share of low-cost LPWA modules in the product mix. The 3GPP...

UNWTO issues guidelines for tourism industry

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help the global tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from Covid-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively, to restore confidence and, as UNWTO strengthens its...

Covid-19 and its economic impact on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - The Covid-29 pandemic is having a massive effect on the Africa economy. Isaah Mhlanga, chief economist at Alexander Forbes, points out that the virus has exceeded 124 000 cases across the continent, with the highest level of cases in the bigger...

Pandemic drives need for Africa to embrace tech

Kathy Gibson reports - Technological advances in Africa have been buoyed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Lesiba Mothata, head: strategic clients at Alexander Forbes, points out that working from home has become standard as lockdowns close traditional workplaces. "It hasn't...

Application vendors in for a tough year

Application software companies will have a tough 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic slows the licensing of software products. A GlobalData report, "Covid-19 Impact on Application Software", reveals that the continued fallout from the pandemic will undermine companies' and...

Companies must adapt as business – and fraud – moves online

Digital fraud is rising globally as consumers and businesses increasingly transact online during the Covid-19 pandemic. TransUnion Africa recommends businesses adapt swiftly to protect their customers while continuing to provide appropriate levels of customer...

The personal cost of security breaches

More than a quarter of employees (28%) for the META region who are involved in the aftermath of an incident missed important personal events, had to work over night (28%), or suffered additional stress (30%). One fifth even had to cancel vacations (20%), according to...

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