
OpenAI strikes deal to acquire start-up Neptune
The ChatGPT maker enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Neptune.ai, a start-up that offers tools for experiment tracking and metadata management.
THURSDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2025, 09:52

The ChatGPT maker enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Neptune.ai, a start-up that offers tools for experiment tracking and metadata management.

Each year, boards approve millions in IT investment, yet the promised business value remains elusive, as too often, tools come first and value is justified later.

One crypto card has been getting unusual attention lately, and it belongs to Digitap ($TAP). The no-KYC Visa card has become a talking point across the industry thanks to its simplicity, instant usability, and real banking utility in a live app. As crypto markets struggle in late 2024, investors are searching for the best cryptocurrencies […]

For decades, the gold standard of motoring luxury has been defined by cars like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. With its hushed ride, cutting-edge technology, and decadent interiors that are crafted like Swiss bank vaults, few vehicles this side of a Rolls-Royce Phantom can exceed its sumptuousness or refinement. But here’s the reality: you no longer need […]

The penalty imposed on AVS Group Ltd is the biggest handed out so far under the Online Safety Act.

Cybersecurity’s elevation to boardrooms reflects rising reputational stakes and growing pressure for proactive resilience.

Residents report homes shaking from 3.3-magnitude quake that British Geological Survey says was centred just off the coast of Silverdale, Lancashire
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake shook homes in north-west England late on Wednesday, the British Geological Survey (BGS) reported.
The quake struck shortly after 11.23pm and was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District, including the towns...

Why your data foundation is the only thing that matters.

Through the Core Surface Reseller Program, South African resellers can access the Microsoft Surface range of Copilot+ PCs.

KineticSkunk’s four-part series is designed to give fintech leaders clarity, confidence and a path to a more stable, secure and scalable cloud.

The ultimate goal of a romance scam is to gain the victim’s trust and steal their money or identity.

Microsoft Fabric unifies analytics, governance and AI readiness into a single platform.

Complexity and cost don’t have to exclude everyday users from business intelligence tools.

Pesticide Action Network Europe study finds average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap water
High levels of a toxic “forever chemical” have been found in cereal products across Europe because of its presence in pesticides.
The most contaminated food is breakfast cereal, according to a study by Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN), with average concentrations 100 times higher than in...

In a strategic move reshaping Africa’s digital landscape, Vodacom Group has announced a R36 billion deal to acquire a controlling 55% stake in Kenya’s pioneering telecom and fintech leader, Safaricom. The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, marks a strategic consolidation of Vodacom’s power in East Africa’s high-growth markets. Vodacom will purchase a 15% share from the […]

Vodacom will take majority control of Safaricom in a R36-billion deal, boosting group revenue and deepening its African expansion.

Emerging middle-power countries like South Africa, India and Brazil face growing inequalities. At the same time, everyday lives are becoming more and more digital – from paying bills and reading news to contacting companies and services. Ways need to be found to include everyone in the online world, regardless of how much money they have. […]

Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay and science correspondent Hannah Devlin to hear about three eye-catching stories from the week, including a study showing that the brain has five ‘eras’, with adult mode not starting until our early 30s. Also on the agenda is new research showing the shingles vaccine not only protects against dementia but could actually slow...

It borders Brazil, but French Guiana is now a remote outpost of the EU. It is home to Europe’s only spaceport, some of the most biodiverse forest on the planet and a military mission that is testing the limits of western power
Above me, a ceiling of rough wooden branches and tarp. To my right, an officer in the French Foreign Legion types up the daily situation report. In front of me a French...

Vanguard has finally moved into the crypto ETF landscape. For years, this $11 trillion asset manager has wanted nothing to do with crypto. But with BlackRock’s IBIT becoming one of the most successful ETF launches in history, Vanguard is changing its tune. Opening the gates for clients to purchase spot ETFs for BTC, ETH, SOL, […]

Adapt IT Telecoms on how thousand-plus customer data points are reshaping engagement, operations and growth.