Big Tech faces multiple hurdles in the pursuit of Gen AI dominance
In a rapidly advancing technology landscape, generative AI (GenAI) stands out as the latest innovation frontier - and leading the charge in this domain are Big Tech (Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft). However, with progress comes challenges, says...
Claims of cyberattack on Israeli power plant debunked
On 8 October, the hacktivist group known as Cyber Av3ngers claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the Dorad power plant in Israel, showcasing PDF files and documents on their Telegram channel as proof. However, the Israeli authorities have not confirmed the...
Digitalisation top of mind at this year’s Gitex
This year's Gitex Global 2023 saw experts come together to re-evaluate how organisations can thrive in the face of rapid digitalisation. The various events during the week saw the convergence of the best minds and most visionary companies to scrutinise, challenge,...
DarkGate attacks linked to Vietnam-based cybercriminals
WithSecure researchers have tracked attacks using DarkGate malware to an active cluster of cybercriminals operating out of Vietnam. DarkGate is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that has been used in attacks since at least 2018 and is currently available to cybercriminals...
Crypto wallet downloads drop by one-third
Cryptocurrencies made a serious comeback this year despite the regulatory twists and ups and downs seen in the past months. However, the global interest in apps that allow for cryptocurrency storage continues falling. According to data presented by AltIndex.com,...
PMT™ expands Emerald value-added service platform into the cloud
Pattern Matched Technologies™ (PMT) will be making its Emerald™ Realtime value-added service distribution platform available to customers in Africa as a cloud-based service. The solutions developer is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and First Distribution...
Nutanix highlights customers hunger for multi-cloud
Nutanix hosted the local .NEXT on Tour event in Johannesburg last week, providing partners and customers insight into the company's hybrid multi-cloud strategy while demonstrating the local success of its ongoing commitment to deliver one platform for customers to run...
The power of the scaffolding software development approach in retail
In recent years, many South African retailers have come to rely on no-code and low-code solutions which ostensibly simplifies the software development process. While the appeal is undeniable, these methods often trap businesses in a web of unoptimised code, vendor...
Unravelling the complex web of AI in SA
De Wet Bisschoff, director of operations for Accenture in Africa, looks at the complex task of defining artificial intelligence and delves into the age-old question of what constitutes intelligence, highlighting that while humans view it as a mix of cognitive,...
Women’s financial inclusion our fight of the decade if we are to meet SDGs by 2030
Last month, I represented the African Development Bank's Gender, Women and Civil Society Department at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion's (AFI) 2023 Global Policy Forum in Manila, writes Malado Kaba, director of the gender, women and civil society department at...
Build a culture of cybersecurity to protect people
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual event that promotes safe online behaviour and encourages organisations and individuals to do their part in the fight against cybercrime. By Brian Pinnock, vice-president: sales engineering at Mimecast With the growth...
Line speed isn’t everything in enterprise VS broadband
Many businesses opt for consumer-grade fibre broadband services over enterprise business services, believing that the higher line speeds at a lower price represent better value for money. However, dedicated enterprise services bring with them a range of performance,...