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)...

Technology and the future of business

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila - There has never been a more important time to talk about artificial intelligence (AI). "AI is making headlines all over the world," points out Kholiwe Makhohlosi, newly-appointed MD of SAP southern Africa, opening Saphila 2023 in...

Qbot tops global malware table

The Trojan Qbot has been the most prevalent malware so far in 2023, ranking first in five out of the six months to date, says Check Point Software in its latest Global Threat Index for June. Meanwhile, mobile Trojan SpinOk made its way to the top of the malware list...

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...

All change for Reflex Solutions leadership

Reflex Solutions has announced organisational changes that will intensify its focus in key strategic areas and allow the company to better serve its customers and their diverse business needs. Pieter van Zyl becomes the chief technical officer, with all business units...

The chances – and implications – for a rate cut

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is currently engaged in its first semi-monthly meeting of 2020. At its previous meeting (in November 2019), the MPC opened the door for an interest rate cut this year. The implied path of interest...

New threats drive electronic warfare growth

The emergence of stealth and low observable aircraft along with anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) systems has made integrated air defense networks very complex and difficult to counter. In addition, the development of new missile-seeker technologies for surface-to-air...

Global semiconductor revenue plummets in 2019

Worldwide semiconductor revenue totalled $418,3-billion in 2019, down 11,9% from 2018, according to preliminary results by Gartner. Intel regained the number one position in the market as the downturn in the memory market negatively impacted many of the top vendors,...

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