AI takes us way beyond 4IR
Kathy Gibson reports - If you think we’re living through the fourth Industrial Revolution you’re wrong – we are already well into the fifth iteration, says Hong-Eng Koh, global chief public services industry scientist at Huawei. “We're going to see a lot of...
Supply chain managers warned to adapt or die
Businesses that do not adapt to ongoing disruptions risk extinction. This was the message delivered by supply chain expert and author Carol Ptak at this year’s 47th annual SAPICS Conference, who deliver a bold wake-up call to an industry facing the new reality of...
Digital platforms could add R91,4bn to SA economy
Kathy Gibson reports - The digital platform economy could be a game-changer for South Africa, potentially adding R91,4-billion to the economy by 2035. This growth would see the sector's contribution expand from 0,02% of GDP in 2022 to a meaningful 1,38% by 2035. These...
4G/LTE will be embedded in next-generation spacesuits
Nokia has partnered with Axiom Space to integrate advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities into the next-generation spacesuits that will be used for the Artemis III lunar mission. Together, Nokia and Axiom Space will incorporate high-speed cellular-network...
Big increase in attacks on vulnerable Windows drivers
Attackers are increasingly targeting Windows by exploiting vulnerable drivers and, in the second quarter of 2024, the number of systems attacked using this technique increased by nearly 23% compared to the first quarter, says Kaspersky. Vulnerable drivers may be...
AI, automation can curb data breach costs
The average data breach cost has snowballed over the years causing companies more financial damage than ever and, despite considerable investments in security technology and solutions to prevent cybercrime, the average data breach cost has grown by more than...
How to win loyalty from Gen Z shoppers
Generation Z, those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is moving into the workforce and becoming one of the most influential consumer demographics - and retailers will need to adjust their strategies if they are to remain relevant for this highly-educated,...
Mobile banking popularity leads to cybersecurity concerns
With research suggesting mobile banking usage is set to soar to 79% in the US by 2029, a new study has revealed which states are leading in mobile banking interest - but also highlighting the growing risk of cyberthreats that come with it. The study, conducted by...
Global insurance spend to hit $10trn by 2028
The global insurance market, including life and non-life insurance, has grown by 25% in the past four years with the total value of insurance premiums rising from just under $8-trillion in 2018 to over $9-trillion this year. And, although the annual growth rate...
Boeing Starliner won’t carry astronauts home
NASA will return Boeing’s Starliner to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard the spacecraft. The uncrewed return allows NASA and Boeing to continue gathering testing data on Starliner during its upcoming flight home, while also not accepting...
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Ransomware spike drives backup-as-a-service
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What emigrating taxpayers need to know in 2021
South Africans emigrating to greener pastures may be prevented from leaving the country - or worse - if their application for tax clearance is denied by SARS. By Jean du Toit, head of tax technical, and Reabetswe Moloi, admitted attorney at Tax Consulting South Africa...
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Last year as the world leaned upon digital platforms for connection, the power and absolute necessity of technology became 100% clear - let's call it 2020 vision. Tony Bartlett, data centre compute at Dell Technologies, South Africa This year, the evolution of those...
Kolok adds value with genuine HP supplies and top-notch distribution
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Huawei optimises portfolio to boost business resilience
Huawei's optimising its portfolio to boost business resilience to cope with uncertainty brought about by geopolitical tensions, the resurgence of Covid-19, and US bans. This is the word from Eric Xu , rotating chairman of Huawei, speaking at the company's 18th Global...
Syspro rebrands for digital future
Syspro has unveiled its re-energized brand, visual identity and positioning to the market. The new brand tagline and positioning signifies SYSPRO's evolving offering to the market and how the business continues to be committed to guide customers to secure a digital...
A Comstor reseller can win a car
Comstor has just launched its latest reseller incentive for 2021, where partners in South Africa stand in line to win a Fiat Panda 4x4. The programme is designed to help resellers motivate and encourage teams to increase overall Cisco sales through Comstor during the...
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