Nvidia slide exposes risks in tech-driven rally
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Young economic thinkers engage with Nobel laureates
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Siemens exec dies in New York helicopter tragedy
Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar, along with his wife and three children, died when a sightseeing helicopter plunged into New York’s Hudson River yesterday. Witnesses say they heard a bang, then saw the aircraft crash into the water without at least one of its rotor...
Tech4Good Award for GirlCode leader
GirlCode’s CEO and Founder, Zandile Mkwanazi, was awarded the Tech4Good award at the prestigious Wired4Women event. The Wired4Women awards honour exceptional women who are using technology to make a positive impact. Zandile was recognised in the Tech4Good category for...
How geopolitics is shaping AI development
Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) drives strategic and competitive leadership, countries are jockeying for leadership positions. According to a Boston Consulting Group masterclass on AI and geopolitics, there can be no doubt that the US leads...
Small AI models set to overtake generalised LLMs
Gartner predicts that, by 2027, organisations will implement small, task-specific AI models, with usage volume at least three times more than those of general-purpose large language models (LLMs). While general-purpose LLMs provide robust language capabilities, their...
Nvidia brings agentic AI reasoning to Google Cloud
Nvidia is collaborating with Google Cloud to bring agentic AI to enterprises seeking to locally harness the Google Gemini family of AI models using the Nvidia Blackwell HGX and DGX platforms and Nvidia Confidential Computing for data safety. With the Nvidia...
Cloud computing to hit 20% growth rates
The global cloud computing market size is estimated to reach $2 390.18 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 20,4% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing significant growth fueled by several key...
Workplaces navigate a return to the office
As the world marks Global Work from Home Day today (10 April), South Africa finds itself at a pivotal point. Leading corporates, including JP Morgan, Amazon and Vodacom, are scaling back remote and hybrid work arrangements, prompting a broader return to traditional...
5G, AI are key drivers for telco growth
5G and artificial intelligence (AI) are driving growth in the telecommunications and mobile industry. This is according to GSMA Intelligence’s new “Global Mobile Trends 2025” report that examines key verticals within the telecom/mobile industry. In terms of enterprise...
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Turn the browser into a security endpoint
As a consumer application, the web browser has long created security challenges for enterprises. The enterprise browser is set to change that, writes Patrick Evans, CEO of SLVA Cybersecurity. It is ironic to note that the browser has become the most commonly used...
SAP adds GenAI developer tools
At the SAP TechEd event in 2023, SAP SE announced a comprehensive series of generative AI capabilities and advancements aimed at empowering developers of all skill levels to supercharge their businesses in the age of AI. "Today's dynamic technology and business...
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Mitigate fraud in business-to-business trade credit transactions
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Future-proof skills development
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The future of SoftPOS
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Vodacom offers access to personal loans
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Investec takes API banking mainstream
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WeWork SA not impacted by global firm’s bankruptcy
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West Africa drives towards digitisation
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Full Stack Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
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