Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

Global cyberattacks soar by 29%

Cybercriminals have continued to exploit the global shift to hybrid working and are targeting organisations across all sectors, including government, healthcare and critical infrastructure, according to Check Point Research's latest report. The Cyber Attack Trends:...

ISPA voices concern over Afrinic legal woes

The Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) says it "notes with considerable concern" recent developments relating to a legal dispute between Afrinic and Cloud Innovation, one consequence of which is the freezing of Afrinic's bank account. The ISPA is a...

Despite awareness, ransomware on the rise

Nearly half (45%) of businesses recognise the serious threat posed by cryptomalware, also known as ransomware. In South Africa, the figure is 41%. This is a sharp increase from 37% in 2014, according to a joint study of information security of businesses conducted by...

Where big data could really help

As corporates increasingly harness the power of big data analytics to improve productivity, gain market share and a competitive edge, there are sectors that are lagging behind by not fully capitalising on data to produce actionable insights. According to Yudhvir...

Robotics set to change the game

Robotics has been identified by International Data Corporate (IDC) as one of six innovation accelerators that will drive digital transformation by opening new revenue streams and changing the way work is performed. The growth in robotic adoption is being driven mainly...

How long should hiring take?

A new whitepaper advising employers on the value of using contractors shows opinion diverging sharply on how long hiring processes should take. Based on research by specialist recruiter Robert Walters, the whitepaper illustrates that 95% of contractors believe hiring...

Tier 2 cities drive new smartphone growth

India's 30 leading 30 cities made up approximately 51% of the entire smartphone market in the fourth quarter of 2015. According to International Data Corporation's (IDC) Monthly City Level Smartphone Tracker, New Delhi generated the maximum demand, closely followed by...

Positive growth for videoconferencing

The International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Enterprise Videoconferencing and Telepresence Equipment Qview showed positive results in the fourth quarter of 2015 (4Q15), with overall videoconferencing equipment revenue increasing 22,7% quarter over quarter and...

Expert says Eskom increase too low

The recent Eskom electricity price hike of 9,4% has resulted in an outcry from South Africans - but Relight Energy director Tristão Abro is calling for more, punitive increases. He argues that higher electricity price increases will force the country to find ways of...

Blackmailer targets Ashley Madison wives

The wives of members of the Ashley Madison cheating site have begun receiving letters from a blackmailer. According to report from computer security analyst Graham Cluley, this follows blackmail demands that members themselves received last year, demanding the payment...

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