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A single open resource becomes a stepping stone to so much more

With Sabinet Discover, an index of linked content has been implemented across most resources to improve content discoverability.

Neurotechnology: The brain wired for healthcare

The answer to some of mankind’s biggest medical problems is likely in the future to be found at the confluence of science and technology.

R230m fund will commercialise SA university tech projects

Africa’s first university tech fund secures R230 million in funding to help commercialise South African universities’ tech projects.

CSIR celebrates 75 years, creates new strategic direction

As it marks 75 years of innovation this week, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research sharpens its focus with a new strategy.

Most companies outsource IT services: research

Seventy-five percent of firms prefer outsourced IT services, says a survey by US-based research firm Clutch.

Concerns about data security top SA's consumer agenda

Research shows local consumers are more concerned about the security of their personal information than is the case globally.

DFI researches fintech talent

The research aims to gain an understanding of the fintech talent landscape in 10 Anglo-phone countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Ford opens wearables lab

The motor company looks to integrate drivers' biometric data with their cars' autonomous driving systems.

MEA shows strong tablet growth

The Middle East and Africa region bought more tablets in the first quarter of 2014 as vendors focused on the region, the IDC says.

A new era of cognitive computing

The next frontier for Watson, IBM's supercomputer, is a biologically-inspired, truly cognitive underlying computer system.

Digital preschool

A local preschool integrates iPads into the classroom to equip young children with the necessary technological skills for their future.

Anything but BlackBerry at Yahoo

Yahoo discontinues IT support for BlackBerry devices, and offers employees a choice of other flagship smartphones.