AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030

AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...

A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars

New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...

NASA experiments with drones for planetary landings

NASA successfully demonstrated technology designed to help spacecraft autonomously navigate to safe landing sites on the Moon and on other planets. An Alta-X drone equipped with the agency’s Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE)...

Partnering key to industry innovation

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 – Digital transformation is a critical requirement for companies and industries around the world. But the realities of doing so can be challenging. Sven Denecken, senior vice-president, chief marketing and solutions officer for...

NASA to test humanoid robot in Australia

NASA’s Valkyrie robot is beginning a new mission half a world away from its home at the agency’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston. As part of a reimbursable Space Act Agreement with Woodside Energy in Perth, Western Australia, NASA plans to use a Valkyrie robot to...

Why Google’s Pointy acquisition is significant

On 14 January Google published a blog post announcing its acquisition of Pointy, a start-up based in Dublin, Ireland, that lets bricks-and-mortar stores make their products discoverable online. GlobalData technology editor Lucy Ingham comments: "The deal, which is...

Surprise: top chess players can’t code

The strongest chess players have been found to display almost zero programming skills. The is the unexpected finding from a survey of the world's strongest chess players, conducted by World Chess, the organiser of the FIDE Grand Prix Series, and software developer...

App market due for a boost in 2020

South Africa's mobile content and applications market looks set for a boost in 2020, according to the Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA). The body says an expected uptick in both mobile app development by its almost 300 members and consumption...

CCSA urges that copyright bill go back to Parliament

President Ramaphosa has two weeks to avert a R34-billion US trade catastrophe, writes Collen Dlamini, chairperson of the Copyright Coalition of South Africa (CCSA) in this statement. Two weeks from today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative will hold...

Security still plays second fiddle when it comes to budget

The vast majority (89%) of chief information security officers (CISO) are regularly summoned by the board of directors to provide recommendations for the business. But, despite a "direct line" with top bosses, this does not necessarily result in dedicated investments...

Despite threats, it’s business as usual for SA banks

It's business as usual for South Africa's banks, despite warnings about the "Silence" hacking group targeting local institutions. SABRIC, the South African Banking Risk Information Centre has issued a statement following a warning from Kaspersky on 13 January 2020...

Massive growth for used smartphones

The worldwide shipments of used smartphones, inclusive of both officially refurbished and used smartphones, is expected to reach a total of 206,7-million units in 2019. This represents an increase of 17,6% over the 175,8-million units shipped in 2018. A new IDC...

Business, IT set to collaborate more

Over the next two years, 50% of organisations will experience increased collaboration between their business and IT teams, according to Gartner. The dispute between business and IT teams over the control of technology will lessen as both sides learn that joint...

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