30 years of the co.za domain
The ZA Registry Consortium (ZARC), South Africa's domain name sector and Registry Operator for four .za second-level domains such as co.za, org.za, web.za and net.za is celebrating 30 years of service. Over three decades, co.za has evolved through various...
African Development Bank looks to catalyse continental development
The African Development Bank has signed a $20-million equity investment in the African Infrastructure Investment Fund 4 (AIIF4), reinforcing the Bank's commitment to fostering private sector development and boosting infrastructure across the continent. Africa's...
Telecoms are cyber attackers’ prime targets
Telecoms, mass media and construction development companies were the top cyberattack targets in the first half of 2024, says Kaspersky, with telecoms facing the greatest number of incidents - likely due to attackers' interest in sensitive data and trusted...
New report delves into quantum trends
Quantum technology exists in unsuspecting places, including cameras, computers, and smartphones. While quantum technology research has existed in various forms for over a hundred years, the 21st century has an increased effort towards commercialisation, and the market...
LexisNexis recognised for empowerment
LexisNexis South Africa has been recognised at this year's Oliver Top Empowerment Awards for its outstanding contributions to digital transformation. The company was honoured with the Top Empowered Company: Digital Transformation of the Year Award and achieved second...
Unpacking modern business transformation building blocks
Business transformation in South Africa is primarily defined by the transition from analogue to digital, from manual to automated, from traditional ways of working to those compatible with 4IR technologies and implementations. Transformation projects have accelerated...
Cybersecurity in the era of quantum computing
As quantum computing technology rapidly advances, businesses and governments around the world are facing a looming threat to their cybersecurity. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president and MD: technology services group at In2IT Technologies. Quantum computers, with their...
How unstructured data can help companies thrive in the AI era
Every organisation is racing to unlock the power of AI to improve its sales and service experiences. But great AI requires data. By Linda Saunders, director of Solutions Engineering Africa Traditionally, companies have handled data that is found in structured formats,...
Evolving data challenges need evolving data protection solutions
Managing data has become increasingly difficult and protecting it has never been more important. This is often a challenge, however, writes Graham Brown, regional manager of Commvault SA/SADC. With data being both moved to the cloud and repatriated as consolidation...
Connectivity a catalyst of SA’s digital economy
Connectivity isn't just a technological convenience - it's a driving force behind South Africa's economic metamorphosis. In our nation, where business landscapes range from urban centres to remote rural outposts, robust and accessible connectivity is the cornerstone...
Accounting for the E and S in ESG
By Andrew Harding - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives have grown exponentially in recent years, driven by a heightened awareness of sustainability and ethical considerations among stakeholders and investors. However, integrating ESG into...
5G drives infrastructure investment and digital inclusion in Africa
The advent of 5G is one of the most important technological developments for the global economy in the last few years. High-speed mobile connectivity is catalysing dramatic digital transformations around the world, bringing to life exciting new applications in the...