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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

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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...

Cybersecurity is the top risk businesses face in 2025

The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 highlights the increasing complexity in the cyber landscape, which has significant implications for organisations and nations. This complexity arises from the rapid growth of emerging technologies,...

Retailers ready to fully embrace AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of innovation in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Forward-thinking companies are using AI to reimagine their entire business models, from in-store experiences to omnichannel...

GenAI adoption skews IT spending forecast

Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5,26-trillion in 2024, an increase of 7,5% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. This is a decrease from the previous quarter’s forecast of 8% growth, but an increase of the overall spend forecast of...

Engie breaks ground on Grootspruit PV power plant

Independent power producer Engie has broken ground on the construction of the Grootspruit solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Free State. The plant, to operate at a 75MW contracted capacity, will be built and operated by Engie in partnership with Pele Green...

Africa under cyberattack

African organisations are feeling the pressure of the globe's highest number of cyberattacks during the last quarter. New Check Point Software Technologies data on Q2 2024 cyber-attack trends demonstrates that the rise in cyber-attacks is driven by increasing digital...

Cybercriminal activity on Telegram surges

Amid rising concerns about Telegram's security, the Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence team analysed shadow Telegram channels. The findings reveal that cybercriminals are increasingly using Telegram as a platform for underground market activities. Cybercriminals...

Modest growth for digital printing

The global digital printing market size is anticipated to reach $57,03-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6,2% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is experiencing a surge in demand driven by several key factors. One of...

CNAPP market to surge on cloud security concerns

The cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) market is poised for substantial growth, projected to rise from $2-billion in 2023 to $6-billion in 2028, representing a 25% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR). This surge is primarily driven by enterprises...

GenAI becomes a priority in healthcare, life sciences budgets

Over half of healthcare and life sciences organisations in Asia/Pacific are planning to have dedicated budgets for GenAI projects for timely investments, according to a recent IDC report, GenAI in Healthcare and Life Sciences: Current Trends and Future Potential in...

Commercial display market set to reach $78bn

The global commercial display market size is anticipated to reach $78,48-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6,5% from 2024 to 2030, according to the new report by Grand View Research. As businesses embrace digital technologies to stay competitive...

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Satellite or fibre: the value of the right connection

The United Nations believes that connectivity should be a human right. It's the thread that connects people to education, opportunities, information and insights. And it is the golden key that unlocks the door to both personal and business growth. Yet there are many...

These are the most dangerous RansomOps attackers

Ransomware gangs have really upped their game in the last few years, generating billions in paid ransoms from public and private sector organisations. By Brandon Rochat, sales director: Africa at Cybereason The gangs have increased attacks on critical infrastructure...

Automation, data strategy key for future-proofing cloud adoption

Cloud computing is one of the key catalysts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). It has single-handedly accelerated business efficiency through its ability to drive contingency, scalability, almost real-time data availability, and a reduction in on-site skills...

Why the service desk must transform

The modern service desk has to evolve alongside its customers, offering agility and flexibility and ensuring that outsourced services deliver what they promise, says Aaron Thornton, chief service officer at Turrito Networks. Imagine owning a digitally transformed...

All the AgriHack 2022 winners

African agritech innovators from acorss the continent claimed victory in the 8th edition of Pitch AgriHack. The 2022 competition saw a 30% increase in completed applications with entries rolling in from 37 African countries. Representing Egypt and Tunisia in the...

Liquid Cloud offers AWS Direct Connect in Africa

Liquid Cloud has been approved by Amazon Web Service (AWS) as a Direct Connect Delivery Partner, as one of just four partners in Africa. Available to customers in all countries with Liquid operations, existing and potential AWS customers can access their Direct...

Online activity boosts offline shopping

Of the R1,2-trillion in traditional retail spend in the last year, almost R300-billion was directly influenced by online activity, according to the South African Digital Consumer report. This means that a significant number of consumers are using websites, ecommerce...

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre hosts Sustainable Energy Focus Week

The Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg is celebrating Sustainable Energy Focus Week by hosting around 1 500 young people at workshops, presentations, and exhibitions engineered to encourage them to think of, and apply, innovative, sustainable, and green energy...

How SA recognises blockchain arbitration agreements

The enforceability of (foreign) blockchain arbitrations under South Africa's international arbitration regime might be difficult but there are possible solutions. By Dylan Cron, partner; Kenan Peterson, candidate attorney; and Jamie Battersby, candidate attorney from...

Should you pay ransom settlements?

Ransomware is one of the top threats facing organisations and individuals today. In fact, according to a recent survey, 85% of organisations are more worried about a ransomware attack than any other cyber threat. By Aamir Lakhani, global security strategist and...

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