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Exploring the 2030 tech trinity: How data, connectivity, and AI will shape our future
By 2030, AI and 6G breakthroughs will propel global tech spending past $600 billion, ushering in brain-computer interfaces and cyber-physical integration in a revolution that enhances human creativity while balancing innovation with ethics.
According to Spotify, these are the best songs to sing in the shower
Singing in the shower not only brings joy but boosts your mood, according to new research.
Mourning Statistics: the consequences of Trump's policies on global health
Explore the profound implications of mourning in society, as Dr Pali Lehohla reflects on the intersection of personal loss and the global impact of Donald Trump's policies on health data
Google launches R2. 5bn cloud region in Johannesburg, heralding a new era for Africa
Google's landmark R2. 5 billion investment in a new Cloud region in Johannesburg marks a transformative moment for Africa's digital future. The infrastructure project promises to create over 40,000 jobs, contribute R1. 7 trillion to the economy by 2030, and revolutionise how African businesses access world-class cloud services
Google SA launches R2. 5 billion cloud region in JHB, offering local businesses access to the world’s best data warehouse
The project, the first in Africa, will see South Africa join Google Cloud’s global network of 40 regions and 121 zones worldwide. These regions deliver Google Cloud services to more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
Insatiable data: four trends shaping consumer consumption in 2025
It has become increasingly challenging to meet consumer demand for accessible data and this is changing the shape of service delivery and innovation in 2025, says Craig Blignaut, Wi-Fi Product Manager at Vox
Digital Sovereignty: How BRICS Can Reshape Global Tech Power
In the digital age, data is the new oil and just like colonial powers had once extracted raw materials from the Global South with the intention to boost their industrial revolutions, tech giants in the West now harvest vast amounts of data from the developing countries in order to drive their Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital economies and machine learning.
Understanding Last Mile Providers and ISPs in South Africa
Designing a secure and efficient internet breakout solution requires a balance between performance, cost, and security.
Has Your Data Been Hacked or Breached?
AI is a powerful tool that can transform businesses and daily life, but its adoption requires careful planning and responsibility.
Ranking the world's brightest nations: Top smartest countries revealed
Explore how education varies globally and discover which countries rank as the smartest based on university numbers, Nobel prizes, and higher education degrees.
MTN hikes up its contract prices for 2025
The telecommunications giant announced price adjustments for its consumer contracts that will take effect from February 2025.