Retail brands embrace AI, drive surge in spending
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Key AI trends that will separate leaders from laggards
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Global ICT leaders launch AI consortium
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DTIC, Takealot partner to digitise township economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has signed an agreement with Takealot to develop and digitalise the township economy. Parks Tau, minister of trade, industry and competition, made the announcement this morning at the launch of a...
Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South Africa, potentially adding R91,4-billion to the economy by 2035. This growth would see the sector's contribution expand from 0,02% of GDP in 2022 to a meaningful 1,38% by 2035. These...
4G/LTE will be embedded in next-generation spacesuits
Nokia has partnered with Axiom Space to integrate advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities into the next-generation spacesuits that will be used for the Artemis III lunar mission. Together, Nokia and Axiom Space will incorporate high-speed cellular-network...
Big increase in attacks on vulnerable Windows drivers
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AI, automation can curb data breach costs
The average data breach cost has snowballed over the years causing companies more financial damage than ever and, despite considerable investments in security technology and solutions to prevent cybercrime, the average data breach cost has grown by more than...
How to win loyalty from Gen Z shoppers
Generation Z, those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is moving into the workforce and becoming one of the most influential consumer demographics - and retailers will need to adjust their strategies if they are to remain relevant for this highly-educated,...
Mobile banking popularity leads to cybersecurity concerns
With research suggesting mobile banking usage is set to soar to 79% in the US by 2029, a new study has revealed which states are leading in mobile banking interest - but also highlighting the growing risk of cyberthreats that come with it. The study, conducted by...
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Call for training providers to develop entrepreneurial skills
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Employee experience critical for workplace productivity
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Is your data safe in the cloud?
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Practical tips to improve your online privacy
Thanks to growing adoption of social media, South Africans of all ages are using these platforms to stay in contact with one another. But this has also given rise to the scourge of digital stalkers, cyberbullies, and identity fraud. By now, we all know that data is...
Energy crisis leaves SA struggling to function
Witnessing the far-reaching effects of South Africa's continuing power cuts has been tremendously disheartening, writes NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber and author of "A Just Transition: Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix". The...
Going digital can improve public sector service delivery
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What goes into that insurance app?
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The ingredients of tech innovation
Time only moves in one direction, and with it we must keep evolving. Technology has become central to our development as a species and is likely to remain so. In an upturn, people invest in it to grab market opportunities. In a downturn, they invest in it to drive...
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