61 Absa has announced a partnership with Ripple under which it will adopt the blockchain infrastructure specialist’s institutional-grade custody platform to offer secure storage solutions for tokenised assets – including cryptocurrencies –…
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key insights from Azure Arc SQL webinar
76 Technology decisions are never just about technology. They define how resilient a business can be, how fast it can move and how much trust it earns. At the heart of it…
OpenAI adds rand pricing, launches cheaper ChatGPT Go tier
79 OpenAI is hoping to expand its reach in Africa with the launch of ChatGPT Go, a new subscription tier aimed at making its advanced AI tools more affordable and accessible –…
In a world of media clickbait, trust matters more than ever
58 In an age when headlines are engineered to shock and algorithms reward sensationalism, genuine journalism is more valuable than ever. We reject the notion that more clicks equal more value. We…
Intel fights back in the AI chip wars
55 Intel has announced a new AI chip for the data centre that it plans to launch next year, in a renewed push to break into the AI silicon market. The new chip,…
OpenAI to offer adults-only features from December
50 Image: Jernej Furman OpenAI will allow mature content for ChatGPT users who verify their age on the platform starting in December, CEO Sam Altman said, after the chatbot was made restrictive…
Eskom’s high-tech push to modernise the grid
64 A stabilising Eskom is starting to place a stronger focus on new technologies and the modernisation of the electricity grid. Last month, at the release of the state-owned utility’s annual results,…
Infini-fi aims to redefine home fibre flexibility and choice in South Africa
48 SADV, one of South Africa’s fastest-growing internet service providers has unveiled Infini-fi, a new brand and value-added connectivity service designed to expand fibre access while giving customers greater flexibility, choice and…
Private sector asked to take the wheel in South Africa
62 The safety of those on the road – whether driver or passenger – is increasingly being made the responsibility of the private sector. Last month, government gazetted the National Land Transport…
The next cyber battlefield is in orbit
59 In a recent article with award-winning cyberdefence firm Snode Technologies, we outlined how counterspace threats are demanding alternatives to traditional, Earth-based defence strategies. The conclusion was clear: in orbit, agility is…
