Intel accelerates software-defined vehicles
At Auto Shanghai, Intel unveiled the second-generation Intel AI-enhanced software-defined vehicle (SDV) system-on-chip (SoC), the automotive industry’s first multi-process node chiplet architecture. Engineered to meet the growing demands of intelligent, connected...
Ransomware still rife, despite improved defenses
With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and more frequent, organisations are under pressure to prioritise their defenses, mitigate risks and recover effectively. This is the overriding message from Veeam Software’s latest research, From Risk to Resilience:...
Learners invited to code for a greener future
Sifiso EdTech has launched its Innovation Challenge 2024, a nationwide coding and robotics competition designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking and technological innovation among learners across South Africa. This year's theme, "Sustainable Development and...
Vodacom to boost network in KwaZulu-Natal
Vodacom is investing over R800-million this financial year on building new network sites, modernising its mobile networks, full fibre broadband rollout, and energy projects to accelerate its broadband connectivity throughout KwaZulu-Natal - including new sites in deep...
Phil Duff to step down as SA’s Syspro is sold
Syspro, the South African software company that became a global success story, has been sold to private equity investor Advent International for an undisclosed sum. Syspro was founded in September 1978 by brothers Phil and Chris Duff, who spotted a gap in the market...
AI key for effective security
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) has a huge role to play in securing our future. This is the word from Callan Abrahams, principle AI consultant at iOCO, speaking at the Veeam Unplugged event in Johannesburg. “We spend a lot of time talking about the...
Data resilience at the heart of business survival
Kathy Gibson reports – There are four key structural trends in the industry today, shaping the industry and making the role of IT more challenging. The first is explosion of data. “In the digital-first world, every company is a software business,” says Brendan...
Warming could destroy Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is under significant pressure, with warming sea temperatures and mass coral bleaching events threatening to destroy the remarkable ecology, biodiversity and beauty of the world's largest coral reef, according to new research. Led by University...
IBM, WWF harness AI to save endangered species
IBM and the World Wide Fund for Nature - Germany (WWF) are to work together to explore developing a new solution to support the monitoring of keystone species - starting with the critically endangered African forest elephant. Combining IBM's expertise in...
Strong growth forecast for 5G in healthcare
The global 5G in healthcare market is expected to reach $454,7-billion by 2030 - expanding at a CAGR of 40,5% from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says the IoT ecosystem is developing and is expected to enable networks to connect...
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Defuse the ticking mental health time-bomb
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Cassava Technologies aims to empower Africa
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Fintech lender growth exposes demand for business funding
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Grindstone Ventures launches $6,5m venture capital fund
Grindstone Ventures has launched a $6,5-million (R100-million) fund dedicated to seed funding predominantly South African innovative technology startups who have completed, or are part, of its Grindstone Accelerator programme. The programme is a growth engineer for...
Optimise customer service in line with the new WhatsApp pricing
February 2022 marks the date that WhatsApp for Business will be changing its pricing from the current notification-based model to a conversation-based model. This new way of costing conversations puts the customer at the centre of every engagement and can be used by...
Mitigating the popularity risk
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MainOne supports VIPNET with increased capacity
MainOne, the West African connectivity and data centre solutions provider, has upgraded Ivorian ISP VIPNET's capapacity form 155Mbos to 1Gbps. VIPNET is a telecommunications operator that provides connectivity services and technology integration solutions through the...
BCX scoops Cisco MEA Security Partner of the Year Award
BCX was awarded the Cisco Middle East and Africa Security Partner of the Year Award, which recognises Cisco's top performing regional partner for business growth while delivering world-class customer sales and service. BCX competed against more than 2000 Cisco...
STL expands its software business in Africa
Digital network integrator STL has announced a strategic partnership with Limpopo Connexion, a subsidiary of Limpopo Economic Development Agency that provides broadband services to government bodies and enterprises in South Africa. STL's Digital BSS/OSS platform gives...
Times 3 Technologies cleans up at Sage Partner Awards
South Africa's Times 3 Technologies (T3T) has once more come up trumps at the annual Sage Partner Awards, taking home no fewer than four awards, including the prestigious Executive Vice President's (EVP) award. T3T holds Sage's highest-ranking, 'platinum' status, and...
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