Nutanix accelerates enterprise adoption of GenAI
Nutanix has announced new functionality for Nutanix GPT-in-a-Box, including integrations with Nvidia NIM inference microservices and Hugging Face Large Language Models (LLMs) library. The company has also announced the Nutanix AI Partner Program, aimed at bringing...
Drones lift Free State farming sector
Rectron has made a R351 000 drone system donation to the University of the Free State's Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. The investment seeks to enhance the institution's ability to unlock a myriad smart farming solutions through drone training, licensing...
How tech can help safeguard water resources
South Africa's water challenges have been thrown into sharp focus by the situation currently unfolding in the country's economic hub. By Rudie Opperman, manager for engineering and training for Africa at Axis Communications The City of Johannesburg, though having...
Airlink to implement new distribution capability
Airlink will begin introducing new distribution capabilities (NDC) in its transactions with the travel trade from 31 July 2024. The transition and implementation of NDC (version 21.3) follows over a year's work by Airlink's commercial department to refine and enhance...
Virtual commissioning a new frontier in legal proceedings
Technological innovations continue to play a critical role in how business is conducted, hence the notable surge in the integration of technology into business practices, including the execution of contracts through electronic means. In 2023, the Canadian ruling on...
Technology makes health and safety more attractive to project teams
Maintaining exceptional health and safety (H&S) standards is integral to the ongoing success of any project in the mining, construction, and engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) industries. However, the time and expenses involved can be...
How tech can help law firms enhance efficiency, security
In a world where US attorneys argued for more than three years over a comma in a contract, the pressure on legal practices to account for every piece of information and every minute of their time over protracted periods, has never been greater. This need, coupled with...
Govt urged to level the PPP playing field
The South African government is actively pursuing innovative funding mechanisms to enhance infrastructure financing and delivery. These measures aim to optimise the infrastructure value chain, improve efficiency and attract private sector participation. Leading...
Huawei launches eKit brand for SMEs at the China (Shenzhen)-South Africa Investment Promotion Conference
Huawei introduced its eKit brand of network solutions to the South African SME market at the China (Shenzhen) – South Africa Investment Promotion Conference. Hosted by the Development and Reform Commission of the Shenzhen Municipality at the Bank of China Johannesburg...
AI could radically improve strategic planning
Any discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on business would be incomplete without taking a moment to reflect on the technology's impact on people. By Shanna Jardim, senior business intelligence consultant at Insight Consulting However, far from...
Byte-sized banditry: When AI models infringe copyright
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models have revolutionised various industries, from art and music creation to natural language processing. However, concerns are emerging regarding the size and integrity of training materials used for these models and the...
How unified data management can benefit the petrochemical industry
The petrochemical industry heavily depends on data for decision-making, operational efficiency, and compliance. However, it faces major challenges in managing data in remote sites with harsh environments and limited infrastructure, writes Iniel Dreyer, group MD of...