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)...

Tech not the only solution to supply chain productivity dip

New technologies ranging from smart robotics to actionable AI have the potential to transform the supply chain function, but they will fail to lift historically low levels of labor productivity unless utilised as part of a broader strategy, according to Gartner....

Cloud adoption, modern development impact IT teams

The roles and activities performed by IT professionals have evolved dramatically over the past 10 years due to the convergence of modern development technologies, cloud platforms, and as-a-service offerings that can significantly improve overall productivity. Today,...

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd dies

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd has died at the age of 62. Previously CEO of NCR and HP, Hurd joined Oracle nine years ago. He had taken a leave of absence from the company in September for medical reasons, saying then he needed to focus on his health. On Friday, Oracle...

Fellowships for African food innovators

The World Food Prize Foundation and the newly launched World Hunger Fighters Foundation are partnering to provide year-long fellowships for young African food innovators and entrepreneurs. The World Hunger Fighters Foundation will award annual Borlaug-Adesina...

China is serious about smart city growth

With clearer policy direction, increased local awareness, and evolved technology, IDC Government Insights predicts that the expansion of smart city construction in China's tier three to five cities will truly bring about a new wave of smart city growth and usher in a...

Cybersecurity fast becoming an investment priority

Providing a secure business environment is every company's key concern and cybersecurity is fast becoming an investment priority, regardless of industry or size. It is already a higher priority for information-based organisations like professional services firms,...

European wearables market doubled

Shipments of wearable devices in Europe grew 154.4% year over year to 13,4-million units in the second quarter of 2019, according to data from International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. In 2Q19, earwear accounted for 52,3% of...

Smart Homes seen as biggest IoT vulnerability

Smart homes is the most-mentioned vulnerable Internet of Things (IoT) technology according to the world's leading cybersecurity influencers. This conclusion is based on influencers' Twitter conversations during the first half (H1) of 2019, according to GlobalData....

Airtel, Mastercard partner on African payments

Airtel Africa has announced a partnership with Mastercard that gives more than 100-million Airtel Africa mobile phone users across 14 African countries access to Mastercard's global network. The Mastercard virtual (non-plastic) card allows Airtel Money customers, even...

Solid growth ahead for security products, services

Worldwide spending on security products and services will enjoy solid growth over the next five years as organisations continue to invest in solutions to meet a wide range of security threats and requirements. According to an updated forecast from the International...

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