After 34 years, AOL discontinues dial-up service
AOL is shuttering its 34-year-old dial-up Internet service. The “You’ve got mail” service was launched in 1991, and helped to popularise Internet use. It’s not known how many users are still on the dial-up service. “AOL routinely evaluates its products and services...
US government to benefit from Chinese AI chip sales
US-based semiconductor manufacturers have agreed to cut the US government in on artificial intelligence (AI) chip sales to China, according to several reports. News on the weekend details that Nvidia and AMD have both agreed to pay 15% of Chinese revenues as part of...
Kaspersky endorses UN’s Global Digital Compact
Kaspersky has joined the ranks of organisations endorsing the vision of the United Nations’ Global Digital Compact. The framework sets out objectives and principles that participating parties will use to foster a more inclusive, open and sustainable digital future....
OpenAI says no to Musk’s OpenAI bid
OpenAI has responded to Elon Musk’s bid to buy the company for $97,4-billion with a firm no. According to chairman Bret Taylor, the artificial intelligence (AI) company is not for sale. Early last week Elon Musk, together with a group of investors, made an unsolicited...
AI generates fear – but CEOs are doing it anyway
A new survey has uncovered a paradox among CEOs: while four in five recognise AI’s potential benefits and plan to integrate it into their operations, many fear it. A massive 74% of respondents are worried that gaps in their knowledge will hinder decisions in the...
Legal sector urged to focus on AI
According to the International Bar Association's (IBA) Future of Legal Services Commission (FLSC), artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial topic that the legal profession needs to focus on more in the short-term. However, research undertaken by the FLSC reveals that...
CFOs plan to boost tech budgets
Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical disruption, chief financial officers (CFOs) are planning significant technology budget increases, viewing digital investments as crucial for growth and efficiency, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 301 CFOs and other...
Online romance scams highlight threat to women
Raising awareness about the critical importance of online safety for women has never been more pressing. Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love, but sadly, cybercriminals often use it to manipulate people's emotions for their malicious purposes. As we prepare to...
Beware romance scammers in the month of love
February is the month of love, but this does not mean that romance scammers stop scamming for Valentine’s Day. No matter how you plan to spend Valentine’s Day, it’s important to recognise the warning signs of romance scams — and find out quickly if you should be...
FakeUpdates retains security threat lead
Check Point Software Technologies has released its Global Threat Index for January 2025, which highlights FakeUpdates’ continued threat in the cyber landscape and playing a crucial role in facilitating ransomware attacks. In the January Index eight African countries...
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Redvine, Dandemutande partner on SD-WAN in Zimbabwe
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Oliver Fortuin steps down as Seacom group CEO
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Africa urged to embrace carbon trading
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How SMEs can keep their customers happy
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The anatomy of a scam
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Can telcos be innovative and green?
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AI must deal with gender bias to reach its potential
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Back-End Developer (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
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