Intel, Ericsson advance next-gen optimised 5G infrastructure
Intel has announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Ericsson to utilize Intel's 18A process and manufacturing technology for Ericsson's future next-generation optimized 5G infrastructure. As part of the agreement, Intel will manufacture custom 5G SoCs...
Extracting more value from network investments
Based on a survey of 200 leaders within Communications Service Providers (CSPs), Accenture's "Start at the centre: Network-led transformation for growth" report reveals that 82% of CSP leaders are expecting to increase network spending by 6% to 10% over the next three...
SA retailers need to transform survival capital into opportunity capital
South African retailers have increased their usage of credit financing over the past eight years, but only a few sub-sectors of the market are effectively using the capital they borrow to drive the growth of their businesses, according to the Bureau of Market Research...
ChatGPT beats Google in blind test
Two-thirds (65,3%) of people selected the websites provided by ChatGPT as a better match for their query than websites provided by Google, says a new study from digital marketing consultancy, ClickPop. For the research, ClickPop created a tool to compare people's...
Data centre security solutions downgraded
Enterprise spend on network security technologies focused on campus, branch, and user edge deployments will offset the increased weakness of data centre security solutions, according to a new report from Dell'Oro. "During the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic, spending...
SA Entrepreneur of the Year competition revived
Despite a few harrowing years marked by lockdowns, persistent infrastructural problems, the ongoing energy crisis, and muted economic growth, South Africa's entrepreneurs have continued to show their mettle - and the relaunch of the Business Partners Entrepreneur of...
Chinese smartphone market declines
According to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, 65,7-million smartphones shipped in China in 2Q23, a narrower decline of 2,1% compared to the same period last year. In the first half of the year, the Chinese market saw 130,9-million shipments, down 7,3%...
Digitalisation can quench Africa’s thirst for potable water supplies
The sobering reality that countless African communities still lack access to safe water is not a cause for despair but a call to action. It's an opportunity to re-evaluate the region's water infrastructure and take steps towards achieving Africa's Vision for 2025,...
Dedication, innovation, education the recipe for Africa’s digital prosperity
Africa has come a long way in terms of digital innovation and adoption. These developments will continue shape the continent's journey towards achieving an inclusive, sustainable future for itself and its citizens. By Hani Raad, MD: sub-Saharan Africa at Cisco That...
Good reasons to outsource your payroll
Payrolls are fraught with risks. It never bodes well for culture and confidence when you pay employees late. Other risks include legislative missteps, or late or incorrect tax processing that can result in serious financial penalties. Payrolls are also resource...
AI is coming for the forex sector …
Artificial intelligence (AI) is riding high at the moment, in no small part thanks to the booming popularity of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Midjourney. Unsurprisingly, that means that people in almost every industry and sector are wondering how AI will...
Tips for protecting your identity online
When engaging in online activities, one cannot ignore the inherent risks involved. Whether you're accessing information, interacting with a company or buying a product or service, your data is being stored and then possibly shared with others. If it gets into the...