‘Protracted winter’ forecast for quantum computing
Quantum computing is emerging from the realm of theory into practical applications and has the potential to be revolutionary in cryptography, drug development, financial modeling and much more - and has attracted numerous big tech players such as Alphabet, IBM, Intel,...
Don’t let your ‘hot date’ burn you
Technology has disrupted many aspects of traditional life - certainly when it comes to interpersonal relationships. When you are sitting in a restaurant, for example, and notice an obviously awkward couple at a nearby table, consider that - despite the fact they may...
Don’t let romance scammers steal more than your heart
February has become a month synonymous with romance, as individuals of all ages aspire to find love and companionship. However, it is also the month when love-based phishing and romance scams reach their peak, aiming to deceive unsuspecting victims and steal more than...
Online daters at risk of digital stalking
A new survey from Kaspersky reveals shocking data about the extent of digital abuse, with almost a quarter of respondents (23%) had experienced some form of online stalking from a person they were newly dating. One-third (34%) of respondents believe that...
GenAI market to hit $109bn by 2030
With a CAGR of 36,5%, the global generative AI (GenAI) market size is anticipated to reach $109,37-billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, which says that growing demand to modernise workflow across industries is expected to drive the demand...
Vumacam, GPG partner to fight crime
Vumacam is giving Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) immediate access to its network of over 6 000 cameras in Gauteng to develop and public safety solution. Vumacam also has access to another 5 000 partner cameras across South Africa, so any known vehicle involved in...
JSE launches Investment Challenge and Virtual Trading Game
Registrations for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)'s investor education programmes are open with the competitions officially kicking off on 11 March 2024. The 2024 Investment Challenge heads into its 51st year with the continued goal of fostering financial...
Robust growth predicted for smart cities market
The global smart cities market size is expected to reach $3,728,3-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 25,8% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research which says the market growth can be attributed to rapid favourable government initiatives...
A new approach to connectivity is needed
To reap the potential benefits of a cloud-centric framework, organisations both large and small have rushed to the hyperscalers and adopted a cloud-first strategy to digitise their operations. They've built at pace - moving more applications to the cloud and closing...
How to leverage tech for customer experience in 2024
Customer experience has fundamentally changed. In fact, today it is in a state of constant evolution alongside the development of technologies such as generative AI, automation and personalised computing. Technology is shifting the way businesses facilitate the...
Could speed dating for talent be the new recruitment super tool?
Finding the right candidate for a position is vital but can be a time-consuming process, particularly when faced with several applications, as is common in graduate recruitment programmes. By Zanele Lecage, IT recruitment consultant at Altron Karabina Much like...
How to take a mine’s logistics chain from good to great
With the South African economy heavily reliant on commodities and an energy crisis in Europe, thousands of mineral-laden trucks make daily runs to the country's ports. By Justin Coetzee, CEO of GoMetro Commodity traders need to know where their ore is, fleet managers...