AI solutions and services to generate $22,3trn global impact
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to have a profound impact on the global economy, according to a comprehensive analysis from IDC. According to IDC, investments in AI solutions and services are projected to yield a global cumulative impact of $22,3-trillion by 2030,...
Network attackers are more likely to log in than break in
The primary way that cyber attackers gain initial access to networks, accounting for 56% of cases, is by exploiting external remote services, which include edge devices such as firewalls and VPNs, by leveraging valid accounts. This is the headline finding from the...
DDoS attacks on critical infrastructure tied to geopolitical conflict
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have become a dominant means of waging cyberwarfare linked to sociopolitical events such as elections, civil protests, and policy disputes. Findings from NetScout’s 2H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence report show how attackers...
AI, data science set to transform Africa healthcare
Africa stands at the forefront of a shift in global health, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, according to a report released today from the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation), African institutions and research councils. The report is...
Nvidia Blackwell takes pole position in MLPerf inference results
The Nvidia Blackwell platform set records inthe latest MLPerf Inference V5.0 benchmarks. Marking Nvidia’s first MLPerf submission using the Nvidia GB200 NVL72 system, a rack-scale solution designed for AI reasoning, the testing reflecting some of the most challenging...
How to safeguard your AI Investments
Across South Africa, artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining industries, inspiring innovation, improving operations, and driving growth, writes Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president of Dell Technologies South Africa. The government and businesses are capitalising on...
The world spent $8,5trn on IT devices in a decade
Every year, consumers and businesses pour staggering amounts of money into IT devices- desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and printers. While annual spending has fluctuated since 2021, the past three years have seen steady growth, pushing the market toward...
Cisco unveils new Webex AI solutions
At Enterprise Connect, Cisco unveiled its vision for agentic AI collaboration, along with new AI-powered collaboration solutions designed to create futureproofed experiences for customers, employees and IT teams. Additional solutions announced across Collaboration...
SA’s young scientists shine in Beijing
Team South Africa made an incredible impact at the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC), held in China, earning prestigious awards for their outstanding scientific projects after competing against some of the brightest young scientists from around the...
MTN’s Ralph Mupita elected as GSMA deputy chair
The GSMA board of directors has elected Ralph Mupita as deputy chair for the remainder of the board term, until the end of 2026. In this role, he will support the chair and board in overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation, which represents the world’s...
Advanced Triada trojan found on counterfeit smartphones
Kaspersky has uncovered a new, sophisticated version of the Triada Trojan preinstalled on counterfeit Android smartphones allegedly sold through unauthorised retailers. Embedded in the system firmware, the malware operates undetected and grants attackers’ full control...
Kaspersky expands Partner Locator
Kaspersky has expanded its interactive Partner Locator service by adding a dedicated section for Authorised Training Centres. The expanded capability provides resellers, Kaspersky partners, and cybersecurity professionals worldwide with easy access to technical...