Alphabet’s lifetime revenues break $2trn mark
The parent company of Google and YouTube - Alphabet - has seen its lifetime revenues hit an astounding $2,082-trillion, according to Stocklytics.com. "Alphabet initially relied heavily on search engine advertising for its revenue," says Stocklytics.com financial...
Citizen scientists spot object moving a million miles per hour
Most familiar stars peacefully orbit the center of the Milky Way. But citizen scientists working on NASA's Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project have helped discover an object moving so fast that it will escape the Milky Way's gravity and shoot into intergalactic space....
SA among top countries for fintech adoption
South Africa scores highly for fintech adoption, according to new research by Tipalti. The study analysed factors such as global fintech adoption rates, Google searches for fintech by country and the regions that have the highest virtual capital funding to uncover the...
Cisco acquisition of Splunk comes with challenges, says GlobalData
Cisco's strategic acquisition of cybersecurity company Splunk not only propels the company deeper into AI-enabled data-driven security and observability but also injects an impressive $4-billion into its annualised recurring revenues. However, the challenge ahead lies...
SOE CEO appointments remain a governance minefield, says IoDSA
News reports that the Minister of Public Enterprises has rejected the name put forward by the Eskom board to replace André de Ruyter as CEO once again raising the complex governance issues relating to the appointment of senior management at state-owned enterprises...
Webb finds carbon source on surface of Europa
Jupiter’s moon Europa is one of a handful of worlds in our solar system that could potentially harbor conditions suitable for life. Previous research has shown that beneath its water-ice crust lies a salty ocean of liquid water with a rocky seafloor. However,...
African smartphone market picks up
Newly-released data from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that Africa's smartphone market saw shipments grow 7,6% year on year (YoY) in Q2 2023 to total 19,6-million units. This growth follows seven quarters of continuous YoY decline. Among...
These industries will lead ICT spending growth
Worldwide spending on information and communications technology (ICT) reached nearly $4,7-trillion in 2022 and, after a slightly slower 2023, is forecast to grow steadily through 2027 with a 5,7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), according to the latest update to...
Google reinforces already strong GenAI portfolio
Google continues to impress with the latest round of "Duet AI for Google Workspace" features unveiled at Google Cloud Next '23; however, vague rollout timelines stole some thunder from the announcements, according to research conducted by GlobalData. Gregg Willsky,...
Offshore wind industry poised for growth
The potential of offshore wind as a viable source of clean power for the energy transition is indisputable. Investment in the sector is growing rapidly around the world, the power capacity of installations is ramping up, and technological innovations are proliferating...
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DHL launches air freight service from China
DHL Global Forwarding has launched a dedicated 100-tonne weekly air freight service for organisations and governments shipping goods from China to Africa and Middle East. Capitalising on Dubai's strategic geographical location as the gateway to countries in the...
MultiChoice invests R4,5m in community TV stations
The MultiChoice Group (MCG) will be supporting three of South Africa's community TV stations with a total investment of R4,5-million. Each of the selected stations will use the R1,5-million funding for the creation of fresh, new content. Towards the end of 2019, MCG...
About IT launches e-learning portal
About IT is offering e-learning via its newly minted portal, the About IT Academy. The About IT Academy is a resource for customers to update or learn new skills and creates opportunity for businesses to improve resiliency by up- and cross-skilling employees. "This is...
Embracing digitalised decision-making
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Acer for Education partners with Skooler
Acer for Education has partnered with learning tools platform developer Skooler to enrich its offering for the education market. Wit the partnership, Acer for Education will enhance its portfolio for schools and education organisations with a complete solution that...
Cloud can help to reduce banking costs in Africa
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Kyocera awarded ISO 27001 accreditation
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Business survival strategies and the case for renting
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Cybersecurity in the time of Covid-19
One of the few constants during the times we're in is the knowledge that cyber criminals will try to leverage it for their financial gain. With South Africa and a myriad of other countries locking down to limit the spread of the coronavirus, hackers are turning their...
Look to software escrow to protect from licensor bankruptcies
South African companies - large and small - should consider the advice of The National Law Review and look to software escrow to protect themselves from Covid-19 pandemic licensor bankruptcies. This is the suggestion from Escrow Europe founder, Andrew Stekhoven, who...
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