In the AI era, control is not enough: you have to prove it

A new report from IBM, Proof, Not Promises: The Digital Sovereignty Index, reveals an “overconfidence gap”: leaders believe they can prove sovereign control of their technology, but the evidence often falls short of the Index’s highest standards. As AI adoption...

AI set to drive a net increase in jobs by 2030

AI is expected to drive a net increase of 1,7-million jobs by 2030, according to Gartner, which says AI will create more jobs than it eliminates - generating 10,6-million new jobs, while removing 8,9-million jobs worldwide by 2030. “Organisations most advanced in AI...

A familiar face takes the reins at Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After months of speculation, Alviva Holdings – parent company of Tarsus Distribution – has announced a new, permanent CEO for one of South Africa’s oldest and leading distributors. Thibault Dousson, currently director of Lenovo’s Solution and...

European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars

New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...

MTN grew subscribers during 2020

MTN increased its subscribers increased by 28,8 million to 279,6-million during the financial year ended 31 December 2020. The group has 280-million customers in 21 markets. During the year, group service revenue grew by 19,9%. EBITDA (before once-off items) grew by...

Financial firms use change management, upskilling to drive productivity

Financial institutions are spending, on average, 14% of annual operating costs on change management functions in order to drive greater productivity gains, a new PwC study has shown. According to PwC's report, "Productivity 2021 and beyond: Upskilling the workforce of...

IoT one-stop shop? Keep dreaming …

IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP’s recent moves into IoT software have CIOs salivating for an off-the-shelf Internet of Things (IoT) solution. But not so fast, writes Forrester in new research. This is just the first lap in a five-year IoT journey for the big four enterprise software players, and CIOs must be prepared to build, not buy, an IoT architecture, with no expectations for a turnkey solution.

Technology democratisation would aid Africa

Africa should aim to domesticate and democratise technology by focusing on an indigenous capacity for science, technology and innovation to address present and future problems. That is the word from Cristina Duarte, candidate for president of the African Development...

Screening can help with staff retention

Failing to retain staff is a costly mistake as the impact of high employee turnover can have severe consequences on a business. It is increasingly important to ensure that the rate at which staff leave is kept under control with responsible practices like proper...

MTN calls for labour arbitration

MTN has called for independent arbitration in the stand-off between the company and the Communications Workers Union (CWU). “In the interests of resolving all matters of mutual interest, MTN hereby propose that an independent binding arbitrator be appointed to...

DA wants electricity tariff debate

The proposed new price hike from Eskom may have negative implications for the Reserve Banks’ determination of interest rates – which would have a direct adverse effect on the cost of living and the economy’s ability to create jobs.This is according to David Ross,...

CIOs want more from their telco suppliers

A recent survey by global analyst firm Ovum of more than 500 multi-national corporations (MNCs) has found that ICT services buyers want much more from their global telecoms service providers when it comes to network performance and customer support.

Supercomputer reveals plant structure

Scientists from IBM Research, the University of Melbourne and the University of Queensland have moved a step closer to identifying the nanostructure of cellulose – the basic structural component of plant cell walls. Tapping into the IBM Blue Gene/Q supercomputer at the Victorian Life Sciences Computation Initiative (VLSCI), researchers have been able to model the structure and dynamics of cellulose at the molecular level. The insights could pave the way for more disease-resistant varieties of crops, and increase the sustainability of the pulp, paper and fibre industry – one of the main users of cellulose.

H3C deal to impact Chinese tech markets

HP Technology Company and China Unis Company have officially announced Unis Company’s acquisition of a 51% share of H3C Technologies and the HP enterprise business in China (including server, storage and technical services). The companies have announced they will work...

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