Africa: From Global Ai Infrastructure to International Research Review Panels – a Quiet Role in Shaping Digital Systems

Africa: From Global Ai Infrastructure to International Research Review Panels – a Quiet Role in Shaping Digital Systems

As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital connectivity continue to reshape economies worldwide, the reliability and governance of digital infrastructure have become matters of global importance. Behind the rapid expansion of these systems lies an extensive ecosystem of standards bodies, research review panels and international forums tasked with guiding how emerging technologies are deployed, evaluated…

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New research shows legacy PKI puts digital identities at risk, with 56% of organisations experiencing services disruption

New research shows legacy PKI puts digital identities at risk, with 56% of organisations experiencing services disruption

PKI remains essential for secure digital identity. CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), which positions itself as the global leader in identity security, today announced the findings of a new report: Trends in PKI Security: A Global Study of Trends, Challenges & Business Impact. Conducted by Ponemon Institute, a leading independent research firm, the CyberArk-commissioned research analyses perspectives from…

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Laserfiche is a Leader in Info-Tech Research Group’s Enterprise Content Management – Enterprise Data Quadrant

Laserfiche is a Leader in Info-Tech Research Group’s Enterprise Content Management – Enterprise Data Quadrant

Laserfiche — the leading SaaS provider of intelligent content management and business process automation — is a Leader in the Enterprise Content Management – Enterprise Data Quadrant Report from Info-Tech Research Group. With the most reviews of any vendor and a composite score of 9.1, Laserfiche was positioned highest for Product Features and Satisfaction. “Laserfiche…

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QuantrolOx Unveils VIDYAQAR — the World’s First True Open-Architecture Quantum Platform for Education, Research, Testing and Benchmarking

QuantrolOx Unveils VIDYAQAR — the World’s First True Open-Architecture Quantum Platform for Education, Research, Testing and Benchmarking

VIDYAQAR – A complete quantum platform with cryogenics, control hardware and QPU – powered by Quantum EDGE. QuantrolOx today announced a major milestone in quantum technology with the launch of VIDYAQAR, the world’s first True Open-Architecture Quantum Platform designed specifically for education, research, testing, and benchmarking. The system was unveiled today in India and will…

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Africa: From Global Ai Infrastructure to International Research Review Panels – a Quiet Role in Shaping Digital Systems

Africa: Research, Industry Partnership Key to Driving Africa’s Digital Transformation – – Tawa Bolarin

MS Tawa Bolarin, Director of Enterprise and Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, has called for a continuous exchange partnership between telecom operators and research institutions in developing solutions to close the continent’s digital inclusion gap. Speaking on a panel at the Future of Digital Countries (FDC) Africa Regional Summit in Accra on the topic, Bridging Research…

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Africa: From Global Ai Infrastructure to International Research Review Panels – a Quiet Role in Shaping Digital Systems

Africa: Nzimande Advocates for Africa-Centric Research Agenda

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has used his platform at the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) to advocate for a research framework designed around African priorities rather than external influences. He recognised that African countries have to build robust science infrastructure and regional networks. “To enable this fundamental shift, we believe…

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AI is transforming how travellers plan, book, and navigate trips, new research finds

AI is transforming how travellers plan, book, and navigate trips, new research finds

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by international travellers to plan, book, and navigate trips, according to qualitative research by South African Tourism. Covering the US, China, India, Kenya, and the UK, the study shows AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, and DeepSeek are helping consumers personalise itineraries and streamline travel experiences. From planning itineraries to…

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Africa: From Global Ai Infrastructure to International Research Review Panels – a Quiet Role in Shaping Digital Systems

Africa: Gathering to Focus On Advancing Research in Africa

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is co-hosting the annual OR Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI), focussing on evaluating the initiative’s impact and discussing strategies for the future of Research Chairs in Africa. The gathering began on Monday and will conclude on Friday at the Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. ORTARChI, which was launched in…

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