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Safeguarding Your Digital Assets All Year Round
Data breaches are becoming increasingly prevalent, and World Backup Day served as an important reminder of the critical importance of protecting our digital assets. Statistics reveal that 21% of individuals have never backed up their data, leaving them vulnerable to loss or theft. Every minute, an alarming 113 phones are either lost or stolen, potentially compromising sensitive
HOW AI TOOLS ARE TRANSFORMING COACHING IN SA
Lee-Ann Drummond, Head of Management and Leadership Faculty at SACAP (the South African College of Applied Psychology), a prominent coach education provider, notes, 'Coaches, like everyone else, aim to enhance efficiencies and improve performance to better serve clients. AI solutions for coaches are emerging to handle routine administrative tasks, allowing coaches to devote more time
Why should you care about property valuation and inspection?
When purchasing a home, the bank conducts a valuation to ensure the offered price aligns with market standards, preventing overpayment or underselling. Angela Glover, Head of Product at FNB Home and Structured Lending, explains that valuations may occur physically, through a professional's assessment, or virtually, utilizing industry data and models. However, this evaluation solely focuses
Alphabet Explores Potential Bid for HubSpot in Mega-Deal Move
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is reportedly considering a significant bid for HubSpot, an online marketing software firm valued at approximately US$35 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. If Alphabet moves ahead with the offer, it would mark a rare instance of a major technology corporation venturing into a mega-deal landscape, especially
BURN Manufacturing Secures Carbon Project Investment
BURN Manufacturing, a renowned global player in producing and distributing clean cookstoves while developing carbon projects, has announced a significant milestone with the successful acquisition of a subsequent carbon project investment from Key Carbon Ltd. (formerly known as CNR “Carbon Neutral Royalty”). This investment, supported by Cartesian, a prominent private equity firm specializing in decarbonization
Inclusion of Women in Technology for South Africa’s Economic Growth
This past International Women’s Month, we celebrated the progress made in advancing women in technology to take up space in the areas previously barred by gender biases. Undeniably, we still have a long way to go to see the true demographic reflection across industries. The representation of women in technology remains minimal; for every woman
X Users Warned of Potential Follower Count Reductions
In a bid to cleanse its network from spam accounts and bots, X is gearing up for a significant initiative that could impact user follower counts. Through an announcement from X’s Safety account, the company disclosed its proactive move scheduled to commence on Thursday. The initiative aims to eradicate accounts found in violation of X’s
Vumatel Announces Annual Price
Vumatel, one of South Africa's leading fibre network providers, has recently disclosed its annual price adjustments, impacting subscribers across various speed packages. Effective from May 1, 2024, customers on lower-speed packages will witness a monthly fee increase ranging between R20 and R50. The revelation of these price modifications came to light following notifications issued by
South African Competition Watchdog Targets Microsoft's Azure Cloud Business
South African competition regulators are gearing up to lodge a formal complaint against Microsoft's Azure cloud business, alleging market abuse and anti-competitive behaviour. The move comes amidst global concerns regarding the tech giant's dominance and its alleged efforts to stifle competition. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Competition Commission is preparing to accuse
Samsung's First Quarter Profits Surge on Sales
Samsung Electronics Co. saw a huge growth in profit during the first quarter of 2024, driven by a significant turnaround in its semiconductor division and strong sales of Galaxy S24 smartphones. The world's leading memory chipmaker reported a preliminary operating profit of approximately 6.6 trillion won (R91 billion) on Friday, surpassing analyst estimates of 5.37
Groundbreaking Research Unveils Billions in Hidden Gold Reserves
Dr. Steve Chingwaru, hailing from a lineage of legendary prospectors, including his grandfather George Nolan, who discovered lithium in Zimbabwe, has made a remarkable breakthrough in unlocking vast gold reserves worth approximately R450 billion. Chingwaru's pioneering work in geo metallurgy has captured global attention, particularly from mining companies eager to tap into the immense potential
Tesla Escalates AI Engineer Pay Amidst Fierce Talent Competition
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc., has announced a significant boost in compensation for artificial intelligence (AI) engineers within the automaker's ranks, as it grapples with intense competition for talent in the tech industry. In a recent post on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), Musk revealed Tesla's strategic move to enhance the
Mobile Payments Surpass Physical Wallets in South Africa
A recent report from Discovery Bank, in collaboration with Visa, sheds light on the growing trend of South Africans favouring mobile payments over traditional physical wallets, aligning with or surpassing adoption rates seen in other emerging markets and developed economies. The SpendTrend24 report, drawing on data from Discovery Bank clients in South Africa and over
Mothibi Ramusi Assumes Chairmanship at Icasa
Mothibi Ramusi has been appointed as the chairman of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), marking a significant milestone in the industry of communications regulation in the country. The appointment was officially disclosed by Communications Minister Mondli Gungubele in the Government Gazette on Wednesday, solidifying Ramusi's leadership role within Icasa for a tenure
OpenAI Expands Custom Model Program to Tailor Generative AI Solutions for Enterprises
OpenAI is ramping up its Custom Model program to assist enterprise clients in crafting bespoke generative AI models tailored for specific use cases, domains, and applications. Introduced last year at OpenAI's inaugural developer conference, DevDay, Custom Model provided companies with the opportunity to collaborate with dedicated OpenAI researchers to train and optimize models for specific
Rain Announces Price Hikes for Grandfathered Uncapped 4G Services
Rain, a prominent telecom operator, has informed its customers about upcoming price adjustments for their grandfathered uncapped 4G services, set to take effect on their May billing date. The operator cited inflation as the primary reason behind the price increase, stating, "In line with inflation, we are updating our prices," in a communication to subscribers.
DataStax Accelerates Generative AI Vision with Logspace Acquisition
DataStax, renowned for its commercialization of the open-source Apache Cassandra NoSQL database, is steering its focus towards constructing a comprehensive "one-stop GenAI stack." This strategic shift sees the company leveraging its database expertise to propel the development of innovative generative AI applications. A pivotal step in this journey occurred last summer when DataStax introduced vector
Ford's Strategic Shift: Delayed EVs, Hybrid Focus, and the Start-up Mentality
In a recent announcement, Ford revealed a strategic shift in its production plans, notably delaying the release of two highly anticipated electric vehicles (EVs). The next-generation EV pickup and a three-row EV SUV, initially slated for 2026 and 2027 respectively, now face delays of one and two years. In place of these deferred models, Ford
Apple Ventures into Personal Robotics
Apple, renowned for its innovation in the tech world, is delving into the realm of personal robotics, seeking to carve out a niche in a field ripe with potential. Sources familiar with the matter reveal that Apple's teams are currently exploring avenues in personal robotics, positioning it as one of the company's dynamic "next big
Solving the skills gap: Tech’s role in democratising access into new industries
The burgeoning youth population across Africa stands poised to shape the global workforce of tomorrow. With the continent hosting the world's fastest-growing youth demographic, countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa are witnessing a surge in technological competitiveness. Simultaneously, technologically advanced nations like Japan grapple with the ramifications of an ageing population, underscoring the