by Kathy Gibson | Jan 9, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
With a projected annual growth rate of 13.28%, the South African IoT market is set to reach a staggering US$11.32 billion by 2028. This rise is largely credited to the commercial, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors which are already harnessing intelligent...
by Kathy Gibson | Jan 8, 2024 | Trends and Analysis
When times are hard, people opt for cheaper products to save money. Known as skimpflation, this causes businesses to cut down on costs by opting for lower-cost alternatives. However, the result is a reduction of quality that often costs more in the long run. Using...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 19, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
Cybercrime is a swamp of statistics. The Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit reported that 531 000 unique phishing URLs were taken down in 2022 and 70-billion email and identity threats were blocked. Google reported that global cyberattacks increased by 38% in the same...
by Kathy Gibson | Nov 19, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
By Simeon Tassev – The recent craze surrounding ChatGPT has driven another layer of visibility to artificial intelligence (AI), bringing it firmly into the public eye. While OpenAI has many applications, majority of them being benevolent and even helpful, AI can...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 27, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
By Aaron Harris – AI in business is entering a new era, with a growing number of organisations recognising its immense potential. The technology, expected to contribute $15,7-trillion to the global economy by 2030, is driving a wave of innovation impacting...
by Kathy Gibson | Oct 27, 2023 | Trends and Analysis
You’ve taken the plunge and your small business venture has taken off. You’re confident you’ll defy statistics like 70% to 80% of South African small businesses failing within the first five years. However, you encounter your first hurdle when applying for...
