Research breakthrough could enable future 6G comms networks
A breakthrough development in wireless communication technology could help deliver the ultra-fast and software-controlled 6G networks of the future, researchers say. A team led by researchers from the University of Glasgow has developed an innovative wireless...
New tools to protect against sextortion and intimate image abuse
Meta says it is testing new features to help protect young people from sextortion and intimate image abuse, and to make it more difficult for potential scammers and criminals to find and interact with teens. It is also testing new ways to help people spot potential...
Canal+ ups its Multichoice share holding
French media company Groupe Canal+ has acquired an additional interest in Multichoice's ordinary shares, and now holds 40,01% of the company's total ordinary shares in issue. As required in terms of section 122(3)(a) of the Companies Act, MultiChoice has filed the...
Doctors get inside look at gut health with AI-powered endoscopy
From humble beginnings as a university spinoff to an acquisition by the leading global medtech company in its field, Odin Vision has been on an accelerated journey since its founding less than five years ago. An alum of the Nvidia Inception programme for cutting-edge...
FSCA awards licence to Luno
South Africa's largest and oldest crypto asset service provider, Luno, has secured a licence from the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) to operate as a financial services provider. Luno is the first dedicated crypto asset service provider in South Africa to...
AI is re-shaping international arbitration practice
As the "great disruptor" of our time, artificial intelligence (AI), with its inherent ability to perceive, reason and solve problems, has enormous capacity to shape international arbitration practice. By Chandni Gopal, partner, Prianka Soni, senior associate and...
The role of AI in digitisation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is providing companies with the advanced technology necessary to navigate their digitisation journeys more easily. But more than that, AI is transforming IT infrastructure, enhancing business operations, and reshaping job roles all while...
The right ERP solution helps small businesses to scale
A key operational principle reminds us that if there's a gap in operational efficiency that gap will only grow as the business does, leading to more significant losses in the long run. That means businesses should focus on streamlining, perfecting, and automating...
Training the deskless generation
A massive 72% of South Africa's working class does not have a desk; how can companies address the challenge of a skills deficit in the country? By Michael Hanly, MD of New Leaf Technologies Statistics show that 72% of South Africa's working class does not have a desk....
Rise to the ESG challenge with post-signature contract management
Environment, social and governance (ESG) requirements have risen to the top of the agenda for businesses of all sizes, from small and medium enterprises through to the largest corporations. By Norman Kretzmer, founder and CEO of Contract Understanding One...
Cross-functional collaboration key to thriving in the modern business landscape
In the dynamic landscape of contemporary business, team-based work and cross-functional projects are rapidly replacing traditional organisational structures, with an increasing number of leading-edge organisations embracing collaboration-driven models. By Martin...
Dial a Nerd introduces AI bot Dan
Dial a Nerd has launched an IT support AI bot. Melissa Viljoen, digital experience manager at Dial a Nerd, says: "By bringing back our beloved Nerdman logo in the form of Dan, we aim to combine nostalgia with cutting-edge technology, creating a familiar and friendly...