Ransomware in 2025 and what to expect in 2026

The economic toll of ransomware could be staggering, writes Fabio Assolini, head of research centre: Americas and Europe, Global Research & Analysis Team at Kaspersky. VDC Research and Kaspersky conducted an estimation which showed that in the manufacturing sector...

HR trends to watch in 2026

Human resource management has changed since it first appeared in the early 1900s. Dashboards, data, self-service and other technology-powered features save time, improve staff management, and extend HR insights and tools to more parts of businesses. This prospect...

What 2026 holds for African supply chains

As 2026 gets underway, it’s clear that supply chain uncertainty is not going anywhere this year. But while there has been no respite from geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics, the supply chain conversation is changing tone, says southern African supply...
Directing the dual workforce in the age of AI agents

Directing the dual workforce in the age of AI agents

We will be the last generation to work with all-human workforces, writes Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director solution engineering Africa at Salesforce. This is not a provocative soundbite but a statement of fact, one that signals a fundamental shift in...

Mesh vs repeaters vs extenders: what’s the difference?

You can have a blazing-fast fibre line and still struggle with buffering, laggy Zoom calls, or “no signal” in the back bedroom. That’s because fibre is only the internet pipe coming into your home – what really determines your day-to-day experience is how well...