SA’s datacentres need to be treated like critical infrastructure

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in the systems running the economy, the buildings housing that intelligence become part of its attack surface – whether or not anyone ever finds them on a map. By Gary Peel, cloud business development manager: southern...

Your supplier has a password. Your business has the problem

Your cyber security is only as strong as the people you’ve allowed through the door, and some of those people don’t work for you. That is the uncomfortable reality of third-party risk. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software Modern businesses depend on IT...

Why psychological safety matters for workplace mental health

This Mental Health Month, organisations are urged to look beyond traditional wellness initiatives and consider whether employees feel safe enough to speak out when something isn’t right. South African employees are under immense pressure. SADAG’s Working...

Stop selling me cloud. Start solving my problems

Technology spend needs to move from consumption to accountability, writes Brandon Moodley, chief financial officer at Cloud On Demand. I do not need a utilisation report. Tell me what changed in the business because we spent the money. Too many cloud conversations...

Working for an SME could unlock your career potential

South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a central role in the economy, accounting for around 91% of formal businesses, 60% of employment and 34% of GDP. Yet many jobseekers overlook the potential this sector offers to advance their careers and...
Stop renting intelligence. Start building it

Stop renting intelligence. Start building it

South African CEOs are under pressure. Competitors are announcing AI wins, boards are demanding productivity gains, and the fear of missing out is driving hasty investments in tools and tokens. By Ravi Bhat, commercial solutions and AI officer at Microsoft South...