Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin have become all the rage with people viewing them either as an investment opportunity or a bubble waiting to burst. However, the technology on which these are built, the blockchain, holds significant promise for insurance. Jonathan Jardim, senior software developer at SilverBridge Holdings, takes a closer look.
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As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers.
With the month concluding, this week's top stories ranged from social media news to Nintendo being hacked.
Good news for those working from home as Telkom ramps up Internet speeds and...
MainOne, a Data Center company, has announced the release of a new interconnect service for carriers, enterprises and ISPs called Open-Connect. Open-Connect is a service that facilitates improved interconnection, collaboration and peering within the MDXi Lekki data center and the Internet Exchange. The announcement comes after the finalisation of a...
The free Public Talk held at Bank of Namibia last Friday was a sell-out success. Blockchain Technology, Crypto Currency, FinTech and Cybersecurity continue to be red-hot issues that are sure to draw a crowd and inspire lively debate.
Dr Joachim Bald of Frankfurt School of Finance and Management took the...
As this week comes to a close we take a look at the articles that resonated most with our readers.
This week's articles cover topics from the app and social media sphere in WhatsApp's new dark mode feature and Twitter introducing "Fleets" to Mastercard's analysis on how Pay-on-Demand services can...
If large South African enterprises want to learn how to gain a competitive edge in the use of new technologies, they should pay close attention to industries that pioneer high-tech solutions.
This is one of the key insights to emerge from a new report, The Mobile Corporation in South Africa...
It is estimated that globally 1.4 billion tons of food is wasted every year. Not only does the amount of food wastage have adverse effects on the world economy, but also contributes to 10% of greenhouse emissions.
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Spoilt food is also a health risk – containing harmful bacteria...
Generative AI has the power to revolutionise the accounting industry, elevate the role of accountants by automating repetitive workflows and improve employee experiences. However, with countless headlines calling out the threat posed by AI to job security, the thought of businesses turning to this technology may well spark fear...
Cenhealth has partnered with ER24 to use technology to speed up emergency response. This partnership will aim to close the gap between patient information and emergency services, saving crucial minutes by providing paramedics with rapid access to life-saving information.
CenHealth is a user-controlled platform which allows users to keep a...
In today's digital age, our smartphones are not just communication tools but storehouses of personal information.
That's precisely why it's crucial to be vigilant about their security. Have you ever wondered if your smartphone has been tampered with? The Geonode Cyber Safety Guru sheds light on the subtle yet significant...
Technology has the power to push people forward and spark innovation. More than that, technology has the power to unite people, fostering an environment to create solutions that are not only innovative in functionality, but also serve important social purposes. It is through such mediums that start-ups can find...
Have you ever heard the saying: "Good customer service costs less than bad customer service"? This rings particularly true in today's customer-centric landscape, where negative experiences can quickly be shared, and customers have numerous options to voice their feedback.
In this context, implementing the right ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution...
Women who want to start their own businesses have the potential to boost the South African economy by R175 billion, according to new research released today by Facebook.
The study, conducted by Development Economics on behalf of Facebook* also reveals that if all the women who said they were 'very...
We have all spent countless hours attempting to become experts on the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act and, if you conduct business in Europe, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you’re anything like me, you still feel a long way from fully understanding the implications of these...
