GenAI startups raise record sums
Startup funding has been subdued in 2023 with $224-billion in total venture capital funding (as of 8 December 2023) falling 65% since 2021 when startups raised a record $655-billion. But the story is very different for Generative AI (GenAI) startups, which have raised...
Intel demonstrates next-generation transistor scaling
Intel has unveiled technical breakthroughs that maintain a pipeline for the company's future process roadmap, underscoring the continuation and evolution of Moore's Law. At the 2023 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), Intel researchers showcased...
AMD showcases AI solutions from data centre to PCs
At its Advancing AI event this week, AMD was joined by Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, Dell Technologies, HPE, Lenovo, Supermicro, Arista, Broadcom and Cisco to showcase how they are working with AMD to deliver advanced AI solutions spanning from cloud to enterprise and PCs....
Africa’s Top 100 business opportunities to watch in 2024
Despite rising food and fuel costs, weakening currencies, climate change effects, security threats, political instability, rolling power cuts, infrastructure limitations, and several economic and social challenges, Africa will be one of the fastest-growing global...
Key actions for I&O leaders to navigate economic headwinds
In the face of continued economic headwinds, only 12% of infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders rate their function's performance as exceeding CIO expectations, according to a new Gartner survey. "I&O leaders must support senior leadership by proactively...
Security violations by staff do as much harm as hacking
Employee violations of an organisation's information security policies are as dangerous as external hacker attacks according to a recent study from Kaspersky. In the last two years, 19% of cyber incidents in businesses in South Africa occurred due to employees...
An analysis of Black Friday trends
During the Black Friday period of 2023, with campaigns spanning multiple sectors, including health and beauty, retail, food and beverage, home improvement, and fashion and clothing, we saw a varied set of trends, writes Graeme Stiles, MD of Algorithm Agency....
Biometrics redefines the security and user experience
As the demand for heightened security and seamless user experiences continues to grow across various sectors, advanced biometric technologies are poised to redefine the authentication and identity verification processes, according to GlobalData. From ensuring secure...
Mixed fortunes for Ethernet switch and router markets
The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew revenue 15,8% YoY to $11,7-billion in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23), says IDC, while the total worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market recorded $3,7-billion in revenue in 3Q23 - a YoY decline of 9,4%....
CIO challenges – and how to fix them
Across industries, as technology becomes more central to business operations the role of a CIO is increasingly broad. By Dean Wolson, GM: Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group, southern Africa From digital transformation to the carbon footprints of data centres, CIOs...
Key factors in processing payroll in Africa
The workplace has undergone rapid transformation and as businesses transition to compete in the digital economy, business leaders have to take into consideration the impact on core disciplines - especially human capital management and payroll. When it comes to Africa,...
Managing data critical to maintaining a competitive advantage in retail
Adaptability is critical in the retail space, and in today's world, if you do not have an online presence, you are losing out on a significant opportunity. When making the move online, it is essential to deliver a consistent experience for users - as there is nothing...