Gender gap in mobile Internet adoption stagnates

Progress in closing the gender gap in mobile Internet adoption across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) stalled in 2024, according to the “Mobile Gender Gap Report 2025” published in London today by the GSMA. The report shows that women are 14% less likely than...

These are the trends shaping the cloud’s future

Cloud dissatisfaction, AI/machine learning (ML), multicloud, sustainability, digital sovereignty and industry solutions are among the top trends shaping the future of cloud adoption over the next four years, according to Gartner. Joe Rogus, director: advisory at...

There are hurdles, but CEOs are serious about AI

CEOs are committed to advancing AI solutions across their organisation even as they face challenges from accelerating technology adoption. A new CEO study by the IBM Institute for Business Value, which surveyed 2 000 CEOs globally, revealed that executive respondents...

Trust still a major issue when it comes to AI

A global study on trust in artificial intelligence (AI) reveals that more than half of people are unwilling to trust AI, reflecting an underlying tension between its obvious benefit and perceived risks. The Trust, Attitudes and Use of Artificial Intelligence: A global...

New round of resignations at OpenAI

Some of OpenAI’s top executives have announced that they are leaving the artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Chief technology officer Mira Murati resigned after more than six years with the company, saying she would be doing her “own exploration” according to a...

Flexible frustrations: hybrid technology falling short

Many organisations are still falling behind in providing the necessary technology to support flexible working - with only 30% of European employees saying they have the right tools to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues and pointing to a significant gap in...

GenAI tokens pass $12bn market cap

The market capitalisation of generative AI tokens has surpassed the $12-billion mark, according to a Stocklytics.com data presentation. Stocklytics' financial expert Edith Reads believes that attaining that mark is no mean feat for a sector still in its infancy. She...

Cisco, Nvidia help enterprises deploy, manage secure AI

Cisco and Nvidia have announced plans to deliver AI infrastructure solutions for the data centre that are easy to deploy and manage, enabling the massive computing power that enterprises need to succeed in the AI era. "AI is fundamentally changing how we work and...

Customer experience BPO to near 12% growth

The global customer experience (CX) business process outsourcing (BPO) market is anticipated to reach $199,83-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11,9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. CX BPO involves the...

European smart meter penetration hits 60%

More than 60% of the electricity customers in EU27+3 had a smart meter at the end of 2023. The market is set for stable growth with a total of more than 88-million smart electricity meters forecasted to be deployed across the region from 2024-2028. This was among...

The future of cars will be defined by AI

Over the next 10 years, electrification will change what powers cars, and automation will change how they are driven - but one of the biggest opportunities is connectivity and software definition, which will change how cars are monetised. This was blindingly apparent...

FBI disrupts Russian-controlled botnet

A US court-authorised operation has neutralised a network of hundreds of small office/home office (SOHO) routers that GRU Military Unit 26165, also known as APT 28, Sofacy Group, Forest Blizzard, Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear, and Sednit, used to conceal and otherwise enable...

AI in manufacturing set for take-off

The global artificial intelligence in manufacturing market is anticipated to reach $47,88-billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 44,2% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The substantial driver propelling...

What’s in store for smart homes in 2024?

South Africans are increasingly adopting smart home solutions that not only improve convenience and security but also decrease energy consumption and contribute to cost savings. This is according to Dr Andrew Dickson, engineering executive at CBI-electric: low...

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CSPs must prepare for 5G and the Future Home

As the promise of fifth generation (5G) wireless broadband begins to become a reality, the role of communication services providers (CSPS) will change. Nitesh Singh, MD: communications, media and technology at Accenture South Africa The future home and indeed...

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When dealing with business software, technical problems and software issues are unfortunately unavoidable and do arise from time to time. These software issues and technical problems can impact organisations and cause severe disruptions to their operations. By Menwil...

New acting CEO for Access Bank SA

Access Bank hasannounced the resignation of Bennie van Rooy as CEO of Access Bank South Africa. Van Rooy stepped down to pursue other career opportunities with effect from 1 September 2021. “Access Bank South Africa is a special bank with special people associated...

iProov picks iiDENTIFii as African premier partner

iiDENTIFii has been selected by iProov as its first premier partner in Africa. As digitisation has accelerated across Africa, liveness detection has become a critical function must-have. As cyber-attacks become ever more sophisticated, additional security is needed. A...

Analyze Consulting signs up Workday Advisory

Analyze Consulting has been named a Workday Advisory Services Partner. Workday provides enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. As a Workday Advisory Services Partner, Analyze Consulting will focus on advising customers in a number of areas...

ITA launches high-speed fibre link between Angola and DRC

Internet Technologies Angola (ITA), part of the Paratus Group, has launched its high-speed fibre-optic link connecting Angola to DRC across Noqui (Angola) and Matadi (DRC). The 600-kilometre connection between Luanda and Noqui, with a capacity of up to 200 gigabits...

Evotel sets Installing Hope challenge

Fibre network operator (FNO) Evotel has announced its "Installing Hope Challenge", challenging other FNOs and Internet service providers (ISPs) and any businesses in the telecoms industry to give back to the communities they operate in and to assist the needy with a...

Software development holds opportunities for SA’s youth

Youth unemployment has hit a record high, with 64,4% of those aged 15 to 24 unemployed, according to Statistics SA. As more and more jobs are becoming available in the tech space, it is vital to bridge the digital skills gap in South Africa to minimise the youth...

Vodacom goes live with Northern Cape 5G network footprint

Vodacom Central Region has become the first network provider to switch on first live 5G mobile network in Kimberly, Northern Cape province. The 5G network supports both mobile and fixed wireless access services. Vodacom customers with 5G enabled devices, and within a...

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