Microsoft and OpenAI are at odds over a contractual provision related to artificial general intelligence, The Information reported on Wednesday (paywall). Under the current terms, when OpenAI achieves AGI, Microsoft’s access to such a technology would be void. Microsoft wants OpenAI to remove that clause but so far OpenAI has refused, the report said. “We…
Digital print enhancements. The benefits of digitalisation The print industry has been transformed by digitalisation, thanks to technological innovations from companies including HP Indigo, Canon and Epson. Kemtek has been at the forefront of introducing these innovations into the South African market, resulting in a remarkable degree of positive change for print service providers, brands…
In a world where data sprawls across clouds, data centres and edge locations, managing it all has become a messy, expensive challenge. That’s what brought IT leaders, CIOs and database professionals to The Archer at Melrose Arch, where Altron Digital Business hosted a crisp, early-morning session on one of the most promising solutions to this…
Why AML teams need audit-ready due diligence. For anti-money laundering (AML) teams, the stakes have never been higher. Compliance pressures are mounting, onboarding timelines are shrinking and procurement demands faster, more accurate decisions. In this climate, due diligence is a business-critical function. However, when data is scattered across systems and reports take hours (or even…
Data is the lifeblood of every organisation, driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences and influencing strategic decisions. But managing this invaluable asset has never been more challenging. Hybrid IT environments – where some organisational data sits in the cloud other data resides in on-premises infrastructure – only adds to this complexity. In this second episode in…
Bank Zero will join forces with fintech group Lesaka Technologies. Fintech group Lesaka Technologies will acquire 100% of the issued ordinary shares of Bank Zero, subject to regulatory approvals. Formerly known as Net1 UEPS Technologies, Lesaka is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq. Based on a zero-fee banking model, Bank Zero launched…
With Windows 10 support ending on 14 October 2025, Windows 11 Pro is set to become the standard for modern business environments. After this date, devices running Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, increasing vulnerability to cyberthreats and operational risks. While the upgrade to Windows 11 Pro is free for eligible Windows 10…
AI adoption in the workplace increasing, but job fears and shadow AI remain concerns. Organisations across the Global South are rapidly integrating AI into the workplace, with widespread adoption reported even as concerns about job displacement intensify, particularly among frontline workers. This is according to the third edition of Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) annual AI…
Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun introduces the Chinese smartphone maker’s electric SUV YU7 at a launch event in Beijing in May. Florence Lo/Reuters Exceptionally strong initial orders for Xiaomi’s YU7 electric sport utility vehicle sent shares in the automotive newcomer to a record high on Friday and fanned speculation that Tesla may have to…
In this episode of ITWeb TV, news editor Admire Moyo speaks to Lyle Hosley, head of fintech at the South African Reserve Bank, about the upcoming G20 Techsprint hackathon. She also discusses some of the biggest fintech trends the central bank is observing in South Africa. #SARB #Fintech #Cryptocurrency #Payments #Hackathon The South African Reserve…
