Africa is moderately ready to face escalating cyber threats
African organisations demonstrate a moderate level of readiness in security culture. This is according to KnowB4's 2024 Security Culture Report for Africa, which provides a detailed analysis of the intricate relationship between security practices and employee...
2023 saw two critical cyber incidents a day
The frequency of high-severity incidents with direct human involvement exceeded two per day in 2023. According to the Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response (MDR) this trend was observed across all industries with financial, IT, government, and industrial sectors at...
Steadily improving growth for services revenue
The global IT and Business Services market witnessed some softening in 2023 with revenue growing (in constant currency) from $1,17-trillion in 2022 to $1,22-trillion, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Services Tracker. This...
Intel reaches AI model milestone
Intel has announced it surpassed 500 AI models running optimised on new Intel Core Ultra processors, featuring new AI experiences, immersive graphics and optimal battery life. The milestone follows Intel's investment in client AI, the AI PC transformation, framework...
Blip of positivity for April new vehicle sales
New vehicle sales showed a blip of positivity during April, increasing 2,2% year-on-year to 38 172 units. But the market will be wary of it being false hope against the pending elections, high interest rate environment, and the seemingly relentless eight-month run of...
Small cell 5G network market to reach $125,54bn by 2030
The global small cell 5G network market size is anticipated to reach $25,54-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 70,7% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The increasing deployment of 5G small cells across the globe is...
Mastercard opens nominations for Women SME Leaders Awards
Mastercard has announced the return of Women SME Leaders Awards for its third edition, shining a spotlight on the achievements of women-owned and led businesses across Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA). Nominations are now open for the awards, inviting...
Why range records set for hydrogen cars may not matter
At the end of February 2024, the UK ran its second Hydrogen Week. During this week, Hyundai set two new records for the driving range of its fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). While certainly a significant achievement, will the ultimate range of FCEVs impact...
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...
Uncertainty around QCTO transition
A pivotal shift for South Africa's Skills Development sector, the recent announcement of a three-year extension to the S12H tax incentive, has sparked both relief and renewed uncertainty for companies. However, it has also brought some pressing questions to the fore...
Navigating the new era of low-code and no-code software development
Just 10 or 15 years ago, launching a new ecommerce business built for high transaction volumes and robust security was a complex undertaking. By Morgan Goddard, software development executive at +OneX If you wanted a scalable site with customised functionality,...
Public sector digitalisation could drive government excellence
A lot has been spoken about businesses benefiting from cloud technology. By Andrew Bourne, regional manager: Africa at Zoho The same technology can also bring about a digital revolution in the public sector. While digitalisation efforts in various spaces, such as...