AI is driving more breaches, at an average cost of $6m

One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled – a 56% increase over last year – and these breaches cost an average of $6-million, roughly $1-million more than the global breach average of $4,99-million. This is among the findings from IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach...

AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

The future of analytics in the AI era

Seventy-five percent of new analytics content will be contextualised for intelligent applications through generative AI (GenAI) by 2027, enabling composable connection between insights and actions, says Gartner. Addressing delegates at the Gartner Data & Analytics...

Companies looking for investment opportunities in AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) discussions continue to generate a buzz across industries, companies are increasingly exploring investments to harness its transformative potential. And one of the more prominent areas of discussion involves investment opportunities...

SA businesses are dangerously unprepared for cyberattacks

A mere 5% of companies in South Africa rank at the 'Mature' level of readiness which is needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks - down by 19% year-on-year. This is one of the alarming findings from Cisco's 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, which...

These are the data and analytics trends for 2024

Gartner identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2024 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. "The power of AI, and the increasing importance of GenAI are changing the way people work,...

AI, cybersecurity, cloud key for hiring

The first quarter of 2024 saw an increase in global job postings and a lesser number of companies laying people off. Major players like Cisco Systems, The Goldman Sachs Group, Microsoft, Citigroup, and X were among the companies that announced job cuts. Despite this,...

AI chip market to grow 10x to become a $300bn industry

The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market has experienced impressive growth in recent years, driven by the surging demand for AI-powered technologies across industries. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the global AI chip market is expected to grow ten...

No-code AI platforms to hit $24,42bn

The global no-code AI platform market size is anticipated to reach $24,42-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The no-code AI is an AI landscape category that intends to...

SAB invites applications for SAB Talent Challenge

The South African Breweries (SAB) has announced the first edition of the SAB Talent Challenge. Participants will engage in a multi-phased journey solving real-life business problems. All young graduates between the ages of 18 and 30 years are invited to take up the...

Google opens applications for Startups AI Accelerator Africa

Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This cohort will have a strong focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to address critical challenges...

Big growth ahead for voice and speech recognition market

The global voice and speech recognition market size is anticipated to reach $53,67-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 14,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is anticipated to witness an upsurge in the adoption of...

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Developers gear up for fifth DevConf

The annual gathering for software developers and professionals - DevConf - will be held for the fifth time in 2020 and is expected to draw some 1 300 participants. To be held in Cape Town on 31 March and Johannesburg on 2 April, DevConf will once again feature...

Mobile apps help improve customer experience

Creating a mobile app is a phenomenal tool to help businesses improve their corporate image and overall reputation, especially if they want to improve their customer service experience and boost their brand. Customers will likely benefit by being able to access...

How to get people management experience

People management experience is a valuable skill that can propel your career forward in many ways. If you are looking to move into a management role or move forward in your career, but feel that you lack the experience to do so, ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD, Lyndy...

Decision Inc partners with Automation Anywhere

Decision Inc, an information-driven transformation player and Microsoft Gold Partner, has partnered with Automation Anywhere, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Through this dynamic partnership Decision Inc's South African, UK and Australian markets...

Black Friday: The cost of 77 minutes of downtime

Enormous amounts of data are being created and managed by organisations all over the world. As you read this, you may not even be aware of how much of your own data has been collected, stored and used today, this week or this month. By Kate Mollett, regional manager...

Lufthansa InTouch bullish about SA’s BPO prospects

Lufthansa InTouch, the customer service network of the Lufthansa Group, has marked a 20-year milestone in South Africa. Acting as a central touchpoint between airlines, passengers and aviation businesses, the Cape Town office was one of the first international...

Unlocking employee engagement with enterprise technology

IT departments are rightly concerned with the provision and maintenance of robust and secure enterprise technology; and this remains of utmost importance in a data-driven landscape. by Ronald Ravel, director B2B South Africa at dynabook South Africa But equally,...

Watch your perimeter

Imagine being able to detect if an intruder is attempting to breach the perimeter of a property in a remote location? Imagine knowing that your fence can detect the intrusion, notifying the authorities and preventing the intruders from getting any closer to their end...

Can your company’s reputation be redeemed post-scandal?

The destructive power of a corruption incident cannot be understated. The Steinhoff scandal of 2019 and the ongoing state capture enquiry are cautionary tales of how costly unethical behaviour can be. When an organisation's trustworthiness comes under intense...

What can SA and Nigeria do to grow faster?

The heads of state of sub-Saharan Africa's two biggest countries - Nigeria and South Africa - met earlier in October as part of continuing bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening and deepening cooperation between the two countries. President Muhammadu Buhari of...

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