Wave 2 Copilot gives Microsoft the collaboration edge
Microsoft introduced a series of generative AI (GenAI) based office productivity tools at the recent “Microsoft 365 Copilot: Wave 2” event, strengthening its position in the team collaboration space. Although Microsoft is playing catch-up with some of the capabilities...
Researchers decode SA’s oldest DNA to date
A team of researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany has analysed human remains from the Oakhurst rock shelter in southernmost Africa and reconstructed the genomes of 13...
MTN , ZTE debut 5G ultra-range maritime coverage
MTN South Africa and ZTE have announced Africa's first 5G Ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, with benefits for maritime connectivity, tourism and the economic prospects of local fishermen. The deployment of Ultra-range 5G network in Mossel Bay will...
South Africans increasingly using crypto for payments
South Africans are not only using cryptocurrency as an investment - they are increasingly using crypto to pay for goods and services, according to a new report by crypto investment app Luno. “One of the fundamental principles of money is its redeemability,” says...
Phishing links lurk behind images
At the end of August, Kaspersky experts discovered a phishing campaign with an unusual attack vector – through an image. This scam targeted organisations in the fields of online retail, distribution, transportation, and logistics. The cyber attackers aimed to steal...
Venture capital funding in cybersecurity heading to record levels
The surging cost of cybercrime - expected to jump from a shocking $9,2-trillion to a head-spinning $13,8-trillion in the next four years - continues fueling cybersecurity market growth, both in revenue and the amount of capital poured into the companies working in...
DuxNet wireless range delivers on modern connectivity requirements
Duxbury Networking’s in-house DuxNet range of wireless solutions is designed to meet the connectivity demands of any environment ranging from offices and homes to educational institutions and public spaces. The DuxNet Wireless Access Points (APs) are engineered to...
Buying the iPhone 16? Don’t forget insurance
The Apple iPhone 16 series is now available in South Africa. Given its price tag in the region of R20 000 and up, depending on the storage you choose, consumers are reminded that high-ticket items do come with their fair share of risk. This is according to Siyakha...
Inspiron 14 converts from laptop to tablet
Dell has introduced the Inspiron 14 2-in-1, now available from official distributor, DCC Technologies. This machine has multiple modes and can for example convert into a tablet by simply folding the display backwards. However, the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is first and...
IT needs a strategic talent pipeline
Technology is infused into every facet of our lives, from the moment we wake up until the moment we fall asleep. It is found in our devices, homes and cars, and underpins the services we need and use every day. By Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy Every business in...
Lenovo introduces new services
Lenovo has announced a new suite of services and solutions designed to fast-track AI transformation by making private AI accessible to every business. Paving the way to “Smarter AI for All,” the new services go beyond the cloud and bring on-demand AI to the customer,...
Is cybersecurity broken?
Companies are spending large amounts on cybersecurity, yet cyber threats continue to persist and thrive. Security executives are under tremendous pressure, and companies are questioning the wisdom of their security budgets. These views are still at the fringe of a...