SA sees significant drop in insolvencies, but challenges remain

SA sees significant drop in insolvencies, but challenges remain

After two gradual rebounds in 2022 (+1%) and 2023 (+7%), global insolvencies are set to accelerate again in 2024 (+9%) before stabilising in 2025 (0%) at high levels. This is according to Allianz Trade’s latest Global Insolvency Report, which also reveals...

CEOs in Africa can thrive through continuous reinvention

Fifty-two percent of CEOs across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) expect economic growth locally and in their Africa territory (compared to 44% globally) in the next 12 months but, at the same time, 50% of these CEOs feel more exposed to inflation and macroeconomic volatility...
Intel Core Ultra extends AI PCs to the enterprise

Intel Core Ultra extends AI PCs to the enterprise

Intel has extended the AI PC to commercial customers with the new Intel vPro platform. The enhanced features of Intel Core Ultra processors with available built-in Intel Arc GPUs, and Intel Core 14th Gen processors will usher in new PC experiences for enterprises,...
Global Energy & Utility companies are embracing AI

Global Energy & Utility companies are embracing AI

A new study – IBM’s Global AI Adoption Index 2023 – reveals that 74% of global Energy & Utility companies have implemented or are exploring using AI in their operations – with 33% focusing AI projects on HR/Talent Acquisition and 27%...
Broadcom sells VMware’s end-user computing division

Broadcom sells VMware’s end-user computing division

Broadcom has agreed to sell VMware’s end-user computing (EUC) business to global investment firm KKR, in a transaction valued at approximately $4-billion. Upon closing of the transaction, the EUC division will become a standalone company, with greater access to...
SA operators join GSMA initiative to combat fraud

SA operators join GSMA initiative to combat fraud

As part of the global GSMA Open Gateway initiative, South African operators will now be able to implement world-class number verification and SIM swap application programme interfaces (APIs). They will be available to all mobile commerce and financial institutions and...