SA a pivotal player for AI in Africa
The GSMA has identified South Africa as a pivotal player in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for socio-economic development and climate impact in its AI for Africa: Use Cases Delivering Impact report. In the report - funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and...
Fake social media lending sites catch the unwary
Reports indicate that South Africans are increasingly turning to loan sharks as banks tighten their lending criteria in response to a surge in bad debts compounded by high interest rates, and the impact of the increasingly high cost of living. Because bank loans have...
Intel showcases scientific supercomputers
Intel has showcased AI-accelerated high performance computing (HPC) with leadership performance for HPC and AI workloads across Intel Data Centre GPU Max Series, Intel Gaudi2 AI accelerators and Intel Xeon processors. In partnership with Argonne National Laboratory,...
AMD shines in latest Top500 list
AMD EPYC processors and AMD Instinct accelerators continue to be the solutions of choice for many of the most innovative, energy-efficient and fastest supercomputers in the world. AMD now powers 140 supercomputers on the latest Top500 list representing a 39%...
Teraco completes Durban data centre expansion
Teraco has announced the completion of the expansion project at its DB1 facility - the largest data centre in KwaZulu-Natal. As South Africa's third-largest city, with a population of over 3-million people, home to thriving digitally connected enterprises and a key...
Young scientists fly the SA flag at Turkey science fair
Two South African young scientists will present their scientific research at this year's Buca International Music, Science, Engineering Energy Fair (IMSEF) in Turkey. The Buca IMSEF is an international conference held in Izmir, Turkey annually from 20 to 25 November...
Nedbank Hackathon aims for an inclusive future for SMEs
Financial inclusion is the cornerstone of meaningful and sustainable small business growth in South Africa. For the country's SMEs to successfully expand, create employment opportunities, and further South Africa's economic development, tailored, digitally-advanced...
Leadership changes at Seacom
Seacom has announced a number of significant changes within its executive leadership team. Lucas Malamule Ndala has been appointed as the new group chief financial officer, succeeding Richard Schumacher, who takes on the role of chief wholesale and strategic alliances...
Quantum AI the next big thing in the AI evolution
Quantum artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the next big advancement in AI development, using quantum mechanics to propel capabilities beyond current limits. With a notable 14% three-year CAGR increase in patent filings from 2020 to 2022, quantum AI has vast...
Tough conditions won’t stop Saffers this Black Friday
Despite the cost of living crisis impacting South Africans this year, Black Friday sales are expected to remain buoyant as consumers take advantage of the deals on offer. "Last year, BankservAfrica logged a total of 1.2 million transactions worth over R1 billion on...
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Get connected in 2021 – or else …
The world has changed. The customer has changed. Have you? By Wynand Smit, CEO Inovo Forrester predicts that 2021 will be the year that companies accelerate digital transformation while focusing on customer experiences (CX) and the platforms and technologies designed...
Governance should be a top priority
The Covid-19 pandemic created somewhat of a perfect storm when it comes to data protection. By Sonja Weber, lead delivery solution manager at T-Systems South Africa On the one hand, businesses were forced to stop their investment into major projects to manage the...
Cyber security tips for business travelers
In a world where we are constantly connected, cybersecurity cannot be limited to the home or office. Kabelo Makwane, managing executive for cloud, hosting and security at Vodacom Business When you are traveling - whether domestic or international - it is always...
Warning: back-to-work 2021 has high Covid infection risk
There will be high Covid-19 risk in the workplace in January and employers need to put measures in place now for when staff return to work. This is according to Dr Rebaone Moshenyane, occupational medical practitioner at Workforce Healthcare, who adds: "Your staff may...
Making the modern network a must for the board
There's a saying in football that you never notice a good referee. Yet they have the most important job - ensuring the match runs as smoothly as possible. Without a referee to police the action, countless games would descend into chaos. By Nick Cross, vice-president:...
Combat Covid-19 in the classroom
Educational institutions and teachers themselves have come under pressure this year, as the pandemic has pushed them to pivot and adapt to a digital-only world. By Mandy Duncan, Aruba Country Manager As schools have now reopened across Europe, and students have...
Leroy Merlin banks on hybrid model to drive future growth
International retailer Leroy Merlin, with a presence in 15 countries, has invested in a cloud-based customer experience platform designed to complement its physical retail stores. Leroy Merlin executive, Dmitriy Anderson, says the future of retailing will be driven by...
Crosscall launches new accessories
Crosscall has unveiled three new accessories equipped with X-LinkTM technology: the X-Dock, the X-Car Pro and the X-Ride, helping users remain connected to their device regardless of where they go. "We are extremely proud of the new Crosscall accessories as it helps...
Rajiv Ramaswami is new Nutanix CEO
Nutanix has appointed Rajiv Ramaswami as president and CEO, , and as a member of the board of directors. Ramaswami will succeed co-founder Dheeraj Pandey, who previously announced his plans to retire as CEO of Nutanix upon the appointment of a successor. Ramaswami is...
Flock expands internationally
South African online events platform Flock Eventing has, over the past 10 months, received a significant increase in demand for virtual events, from both local and global clients, due to the negative impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on live events. This has...
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