Researchers set the stage for synthetic human genomes

A team of UK-based scientists are developing technology to create the first synthetic human chromosome. The ability to write large genomes has the potential to transform our understanding of human health, opening opportunities to develop cell therapies,...

AI deployment study uncovers surprising trends

Kathy Gibson reports - While artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into most types of work, there are signs it might be flagging. This is among the headline findings from BCG X’s AI at Work report, which uncovered some unexpected trends as companies start...

Mobile industry emissions are down, but pace needs to pick up

The mobile industry’s operational emissions fell by 8% between 2019 and 2023, even as mobile connections grew by 9% and data traffic quadrupled, according to the GSMA’s fifth annual Mobile Net Zero report released today. The findings show the mobile industry has...

AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental

A new study by the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that enterprises are expected to significantly scale AI-enabled workflows, many driven by agentic AI, relying on them for improved decision making and automation. The AI Projects to Profits study, which...

Humanoid robots get closer to reality, one step at a time

Humanoid robots are rapidly becoming a reality. Those built on Nvidia Isaac GR00T are already learning to walk, manipulate objects and otherwise interact with the real world. Gathering diverse and large datasets to train these sophisticated machines can be...

Altron expects substantially higher earnings

Altron has issued a trading statement alerting shareholders to the possibility that its earnings for the year ended 28 February 2025 will be substantially higher than the previous year. The group reports that continuing operations headline earnings per share (HEPS)...

PMI calls for new definitions of project success

Project Management Institute (PMI) has launched a research initiative that challenges long-standing views on what defines project success and the role of project professionals. PMI aims to ignite a global movement by shifting the focus from traditional metrics like...

85m EVs will be on the road by end of 2025

By the end of next year, 85-million electric vehicles (EVs) - cars, buses, vans, and heavy trucks – are expected to be on the road, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Despite several hurdles affecting the EV market over the past few months, we are...

Data insights accelerate SME growth and success

In today’s digital age, data-driven insights have become the cornerstone of business success - from better understanding customer needs for a greater competitive edge or diving deeper into financial data to help businesses plot their business growth and fulfil their...

AMD looks to power the next generation of commercial PCs

AMD has launched its third generation commercial AI mobile processors designed specifically to transform business productivity with Copilot+ features including live captioning and language translation in conference calls, as well as advanced AI image generators. The...

Half of industrial companies suffer monthly network problems

One in three industrial companies encounter regular network problems - with 45% of businesses experiencing them a few times a month - while only 12% of respondents state they face such challenges once a year or less, according to a new Kaspersky report. The report,...

Monthly new app releases in Google Play Store plunges

Google's tighter regulating policies have significantly reduced the number of available apps in its Play Store since 2022 - pushing the number of new app releases to the lowest point in years, according to new data from Stocklytics.com, which adds the average monthly...

Medical usage drives strong growth in 3D printing plastics

The global 3D printing plastics market is expected to reach $4,39-billion by 2030 – with a CAGR of 24,2% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is projected to witness substantial growth due to rising demand from various...

Environmental protections account for 10% of fish on coral reefs

New research from the University of Sydney, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and partners shows that international conservation efforts account for approximately 10% of fish on coral reefs. The global study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of...

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New facility plays strategic role in Vertiv’s African investment

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has officially opened its African head office and Customer Experience Centre in Johannesburg. According to Wojtek Piorko, the recently-appointed MD of Vertiv Africa, the formal...

Equiano cable activated in Namibia

Paratus, the landing partner for the Equiano subsea cable in Namibia, has announced the activation of the cable. Equiano has landing points in Lisbon, Benin, Nigeria, St Helena, Namibia, and South Africa. With 12 fibre pairs and design capacity of 144Tbps, the Equiano...

Datacentrix earns Cloudflare EMEA Partner of the Year award

Datacentrix has been named as 'Partner of the Year' for the Europe, Middle East and African region (EMEA) by Cloudflare, at its recent worldwide 2022 Channel Partner Awards event. The company also received the individual award for Technical Excellence in EMEA....

New fibre route improves Angola Telecom connectivity

Liquid Dataport and Angola Telecom have announced a new terrestrial fibre route between Luanda, Angola to Johannesburg, via DRC, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The addition of this route to Liquid's regional fibre backbone is a significant addition to its existing 110 000 km...

CompTIA updates Cybersecurity Analyst certification

CompTIA has released an updated version of its Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam, the industry's most up-to-date security analyst credential. "The skills needed for modern cybersecurity analysts to protect organizations have evolved over the past few...

Endpoint security is critical in healthcare

The healthcare industry faces unique and complex challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. With the increasing use of connected devices, remote work, and BYOD policies, healthcare organisations need to urgently secure their endpoints from cyberattacks that could...

True cyber resilience is a business enabler

Cyber resilience is about much more than just cybersecurity. It's about preventing operational disruptions of all kinds, that may impact your profitability, productivity, and reputation, writes Patrick Evans, CEO of SLVA Cybersecurity. South Africans are renowned for...

Hlubi Madikiza joins Altron Systems Integration

Altron Systems Integration has announced the appointment of Hlubi Madikiza as digital transformation sales executive for public sector. The hire comes as the company looks to expand its presence in the local public sector and achieve its growth ambitions. "We are...

Why hasn’t technology fixed SA education?

Educators and learners need more than laptops and projectors, writes Glenn Du Toit, Director of Acer Africa. South Africa is a paradox. We have significant development, natural resources, and skilled people. Yet we also have incredibly high poverty levels, few...

Pick n Pay sees uptake of financial services

A decision to expand financial services at all till points is paying off for Pick 'n Pay and its customers. Over the past year Pick 'n Pay has expanded the number of banking and related financial services available through the till at all stores. Deven Moodley,...

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