How much value is in your email address?
With the number of global email users projected to hit 4,73-billion by 2026, email has become one of the most important platforms for communication in the digital age. For many people, an email address is their main digital identity - and fraudsters can do a lot with...
Tablet market finally moves past pandemic era
Worldwide tablet shipments recorded year-over-year growth of 22,1% in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), totaling 34,4-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The...
Intel brings discrete GPU muscle to the vehicle cockpit
In a strategic move to empower automakers with groundbreaking opportunities, Intel has unveiled its first discrete graphics processing unit (dGPU), the Intel Arc Graphics for Automotive, at its AI Cockpit Innovation Experience event. To advance automotive AI, the...
Growing cannabis use in adolescents with mental illness
A new study by the University of Cape Town's Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health has found that the prevalence of cannabis use in adolescents admitted with mental illness increased after the South African High Court ruling in 2017 to decriminalise cannabis. The...
SSE set to outpace SD-WAN revenue
The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market is projected to reach nearly $16-billion by 2028, representing a 13% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Security Service Edge (SSE) revenue is expected to maintain a robust double-digit CAGR and outpace SD-WAN's...
A growing economy and political stability might not be enough to rescue the rand
In the wake of South Africa announcing a government of national unity (GNU) in mid-June, there was significant optimism from international investors. The members of the GNU, it was thought, would help create the kind of stability that fostered economic growth. That...
Why wheeling is a secret weapon for commerce and industry
While the lights have stayed on post the national elections, businesses across the board are paying close to 34% more for their power than they did two years ago. Brandon Horn, Head of Commercial at SolarAfrica, cautions that these increases are not likely to change...
GoSolr calls for urgent reforms to power pricing
The need for a restructured, collaborative approach among government and the private sector to address rising energy costs is a key topic in GoSolr's second quarterly "Light Paper", released this week. It comes as time when the country moves from being focused on the...
Celebrating the achievements of women in tech
As South Africa commemorates Women's Month, it is crucial to acknowledge the remarkable progress women have made in the technology sector. By Tshidisegang Mosenyegi, head of integrated marketing: EMEA region at Infobip Despite the obstacles women face, they are...
How you can afford AI
Science fiction enthusiasts are familiar with Artificial Intelligence (AI), often depicted as the technology driving robots, cyborgs, and spaceships with human-like thinking and computer-like efficiency. By Graham Brown, regional director of South Africa and SADC at...
Access to earned wages can increase female financial inclusion
August is Women's Month in South Africa, which is an opportunity to commemorate advances made in respect of women's rights, and to draw attention to gaps remaining in terms of gender equality and female inclusion in society. The theme of the 2024 Women's Month is...
Support and respect the blueprint for women empowerment
In the high-stakes world of business, where boardrooms are often dominated by men, navigating a career can be daunting for women. But, according to CRS Technologies group financial officer Simone de Freitas, with the right support systems, women can thrive and excel...