Tag: technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping global power dynamics, economic frameworks, and security considerations. While it offers immense opportunities, it also raises significant concerns. These include governance, ethical standards, and its potential use in both civilian and military contexts.

Capitec, South Africa’s leading digital bank, has achieved a remarkable milestone, now serving more than half of the country’s adult population. Over the past five years, the bank's journey has included the introduction of business banking, value-added services (VAS), Capitec Connect and insurance under its own insurance licence.

Earned wage access (EWA) trends signal explosive industry growth, with EWA projected to reach a $24 billion market value globally by 2025. As the industry matures, we are leading the transformation, developing earned wage access platforms into comprehensive financial wellness solutions. We are also leveraging financial technology and personalisation to meet the needs of an increasingly digital workforce.

There is no doubt that today’s healthcare organisations face unique challenges. This is due to the essential and often critical nature of the services they provide. Whilst each country has its own, often distinctive, set of challenges, some are universal.

Businesses often lean toward short-term fixes to address immediate IT challenges. They often avoid the discomfort of committing to a long-term, future-focused strategy. Much like throwing more RAM at a speed problem, an immediate solution might not address the underlying issue.

With the state of the nation having taken place earlier this month, I find myself rolling my eyes continuously. The ridiculousness of it all is hard to believe. I can’t believe our country has come to this.

Back when computers filled entire rooms, diversity was barely a conversation. The gender gap in technology remains significant. According to the Skillsoft 2024 Women in Tech Report, women make up less than a third of the global technology workforce. Currently, only 25% of the industry consists of women, with lower numbers in artificial intelligence (22%) and engineering (28%).

The world is changing at a pace previously unheard of. Don't be caught off guard. Futureproof your business, career and family life in this uncertain world with The Future, the essential guide to successfully navigating the complexities ahead.

The Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra are defined by "agents" on the phones rather than hardware features. These flagship smartphones, launched by Samsung Electronics on Wednesday, mark a milestone in smartphone evolution. They set the stage for a year where software capabilities dominate over hardware advancements in device launches.

In 2025, the business world will transform rapidly due to exciting advancements in technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will lead this charge, introducing groundbreaking trends that redefine IT strategies.