Top business technology news | 17 - 22 October 2022
A summary of the top business technology stories shared by ITWeb between 17 - 22 October 2022, Visit www.itweb.co.za for more news. #NewsVideo #djsbu #nft
Growing internet consumption sees a rapid rise in subscriptions to video-on-demand services and podcasts.
A recent ITWeb/KnowBe4 survey examined what corporate South Africa thinks about the metaverse, NFTs, blockchain and Web3.
While global NFT sales have dipped amid the crypto-currency fall, 239% growth is predicted for 2022.
The survey explores the local adoption of emerging technologies.
NFT support for Instagram content creators will be added this week and the feature will head to Facebook later.
MAAN Creative and The Hedgie Fund launch a charity initiative in SA using non-fungible tokens.
MTN and M&C Saatchi become the first local firms to acquire virtual land in the Africarare metaverse, to create immersive experiences for customers.
OpenSea is investigating the extent of the losses suffered by its users following a phishing attack.
Tech trends for 2022
A webinar, held on 19 January, unpacked the technologies that will significantly affect business, society and people over the next 5 to 10 years. Brian Burke, Research VP for Technology Innovation at Gartner, shared the latest Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies. #TechTrends #NFT #Metaverse
SA’s metaverse and NFT market interview with MetaLabsAfrica
SA’s metaverse and NFT market interview with MetaLabsAfrica. Visit www.itweb.co.za for more business technology news. #Metaverse #NFT #MetaLabsAfrica #SouthAfrica
The winning bidder’s investment in the rhino horn NFT will be ring-fenced for the conservation and growth of SA’s rhino population.
The non-fungible token market is expected to have a breakout year.