Intel adds performance for the AI PC age
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The digital afterlife … and stolen identities
An astounding 66% of South Africans believe the identities of the deceased are particularly vulnerable to identity theft, according to a new Kaspersky study - Excitement, Superstition and Great Insecurity – How Global Consumers Engage with the Digital World. As for...
SAP to pay $220m in bribery case
SAP will pay over $220-million (R4,1-billion) to resolve investigations by the US Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). SAP's resolution with the department stems from schemes...
Disinformation now the top global risk
Misinformation and disinformation are now the world's biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and critical change to Earth systems are greatest long-term concern, according to Global Risks Report 2024. Drawing on nearly two decades of original risks perception...
Another decline for global PC shipments
Global shipments of traditional PCs marginally surpassed expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23) with nearly 67,1-million PCs shipped, down 2,7% from the prior year, according to preliminary results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...
African shared mobility sector to double by 2030
The size of Africa's shared mobility market, which includes services like ride-hailing, scooter or e-bike rentals, and car-sharing, will double by 2030, creating an additional 550 000 income-earning opportunities. That's according to a new report from global...
HPE confirms acquisition of Juniper Networks
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks have entered a definitive agreement under which HPE will acquire Juniper in an all-cash transaction for $40.00 per share, representing an equity value of approximately $14-billion. The combination of HPE and Juniper...
Confidence in global automotive sector dips
Automotive executives around the world are entering 2024 with less confidence that the industry will achieve more profitable growth over the next five years, according to the latest KPMG Global Automotive Executive Survey. Now in its 24th edition, the survey of more...
December sees the resurgence of Qbot and FakeUpdates
Check Point Software Technologies has published its Global Threat Index for December 2023. Researchers identified the resurrection of Qbot, four months after US and International law enforcement dismantled its infrastructure in Operation Duck Hunt in August 2023....
How much you would have made if you’ve bought Nvidia 5 years ago …
The stock market had a strong year in 2023, with the S&P 500 surging 24% and recovering practically all its losses caused by 2022's bear market. And, while 24% growth is a fantastic result, some S&P 500 companies saw even ten times bigger gains. Like Nvidia....
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Non-compliant expats in Africa headed for tax showdown with SARS
South African expatriates who ignore their tax obligations will soon find themselves in hot water with SARS. "They need to urgently review their compliance status with an expatriate tax specialist or risk a major personal financial crisis and even jail time," warns...
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Gestalt calls for B-BBEE mindset shift
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OKI MEITA boosts textile industry with JG Electronics partnership
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PWC releases new Africa VAT Guide
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Regtech takes centre stage in digital transformation
Regulatory technology or regtech is starting to play a crucial role in ensuring digital transformation projects are not only successful, but fully compliant too. Andrea Tucker, head of research & development and strategic projects at e4, notes that while regtech,...
The future of retail is digital
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Paymenow joins forces with Shoprite
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The 5 V’s of big data
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Value-chain risks a ‘ticking cyber-bomb’
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