Main image: An L0 series five-car maglev train on a test run in Japan in in 2013. It has yet to begin passenger service. (Photo: Saruno Hirobano, under CC BY-SA 3.0 licence.) If you’re over a certain age, you may remember that the popular technology magazine covers of your youth promised tantalising glimpses of a…
Source: ©Konstantin Yolshin via 123RF Some blame Airbnb. Others blame the cruise ship operators, the retired “boomers” or the growing middle classes across the world, with their disposable incomes and insatiable appetite for selfies. But one element which often gets overlooked is the role of technology. Historically, new transport technology has been a huge driver…
We examine how artificial intelligence is transforming physical medicine and mental health. Artificial intelligence is being used to diagnose rare diseases and provide vital support for people dealing with anxiety and depression, taking on roles traditionally held by healthcare professionals. But this growing reliance raises important questions: can we fully trust AI in critical health decisions? Who is…
Thami Dineka, Managing Director of KTS Cyber Security. (Image: Supplied) In today’s fast-paced digital world, business development in technology is no longer a linear function – it is a strategic, data-driven, network-leveraging discipline that determines whether a company leads, follows or fades. As we stand at the intersection of innovation and socio-economic transformation, especially within the…
Understanding the transformation ecosystem Successful transformation requires more than the adoption of new technology. Organisations that make meaningful progress tend to adopt an ecosystem mindset, recognising that no single company can deliver all the capabilities, innovation, and resilience needed on its own. A transformation ecosystem is a network of internal teams, external partners, suppliers, customers,…
Pieter Nel, Netcampus Corporate and Consulting Executive. (Image: Netcampus) Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, reshaping industries, economies and societies. For leaders, the integration of AI into business and organisational strategies is not merely a trend but a necessity for ensuring future success and competitiveness….
Shares of Bytes Technology Group, which is listed in London and Johannesburg, plunged more 27% on Wednesday after the IT firm said its operating profit for the first half of fiscal 2026 would be marginally lower due to delayed customer payments and longer-than-expected readjustments from internal restructuring. Trading in the first few months of the…
Your data platform partner: An Ascent Technology A to Z. Your data should be your greatest asset – not your biggest challenge. Ascent Technology partners with mid-market organisations to transform complex data environments into streamlined, scalable and secure data platforms that drive business growth. Whether you’re looking to modernise legacy systems, optimise performance or strengthen…
Kenya – A new initiative is using AI-powered drones to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds in Ghana and Sierra Leone, in a bid to prevent malaria outbreaks. At dawn in Busia County, western Kenya, 10-year-old Angela Wanjiru lies motionless on a wooden bench in front of a rural dispensary. Her fever is high, and…
The National Hockey League (NHL) has named Sony an official NHL technology partner. Image supplied The NHL and Sony will work together to evolve the NHL experience for fans, as well as NHL coaches, officials, players and broadcasters, by increasing Sony’s Beyond Sports’ production of NHL animated data visualisations, broadening usage of Sony’s Hawk-Eye measuring…
