A recently published study of great white shark populations in South Africa has sparked widespread reports that the country's iconic ocean predators are "on the brink of dying out".

Peer behind the dramatic headlines, however, and the situation in South Africa begins to look a little different.

We are therefore working hand-in-hand with these organisations to design technology solutions that address their particular problems and to help them use information technology to improve the quality of life for themselves and others.

We believe that corporate social investment is more than a company responsibility; it is also the responsibility of individuals.

IBM therefore encourages its staff to get involved and to give of their time and expertise to assist those in need.

These low numbers are jarring, and they've resulted in dozens of articles ( and others) warning of the imminent demise of the species in the region.

IBM's corporate social investment reflects this promise by addressing some of society's most complex problems through technological innovation.

We believe the same information technology innovations that are revolutionising businesses can provide important breakthroughs for public and non-profit organisations.

At the tip of the Cape Peninsula 60 km south-west of Cape Town, lies Cape Point, a nature reserve within the Table Mountain National Park; a declared Natural World Heritage Site.

Encompassing 7 750 hectares of rich and varied flora and fauna; abounding with buck, baboons and Cape mountain zebra as well as over 250 species of birds, Cape Point is a nature enthusiast’s paradise.