Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

AI investments drive US IT distribution revenues up

The IT distribution channel in North America posted record high sales in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing the previous Q2 high seen during the pandemic. Distributor revenues came in at $21,8-billion, which is a 7,4% increase year-over-year, according to the...

Massive growth ahead for LEO satellite communications

End-user spending on low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications services is expected to reach $14,8-billion globally in 2026, an increase of 24,5% from 2025, according to Gartner. “LEO satellites have primarily delivered broadband connectivity to remote locations...

Telcos lead the way in digital inclusion

Initiatives sponsored by global telcos set the standard for digital inclusion by promoting digital skills development, accessibility, and affordability for the disadvantaged in both underdeveloped and developed nations, according to research group GlobalData. Digital...

Bitcoin mining profitability plummets

Bitcoin mining profits have crunched by 75% in the last three years, according to new research from Stocklytics. "Bitcoin mining is becoming less profitable day after day due to various factors including the cost of mining," says Edith Reads, financial analyst at...

Intel adds AI experiences to Paris Olympic Games

Through its AI Everywhere platform, Intel plans to implement artificial intelligence (AI) technology powered by Intel processors to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. As the Official Worldwide AI Platform Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris...

Data key for hybrid CFOs

Kathy Gibson reports - Chief financial officers (CFOs) in manufacturing companies are operating in crisis mode - and access to data is key to helping them to embrace their new, hybrid, role. Marius Wessels, manager: professional services at Syspro Africa, explains...

This the true cost of fraud …

Businesses in EMEA now bear a cost of fraud that is 3,9-times the face value lost in fraudulent transactions. This is among the findings from the "2023 LexisNexis True Cost of Fraud Study - Europe, Middle East and Africa," and annual report based on a commissioned...

Gen Z changing the future of mobility

Remember the first time you inserted the ignition key into your first car? The roar of the engine as you revved it ... just a little? Traditionally, owning a car symbolised freedom and independence. But for Gen Z consumers, the allure lies in experiences over material...

Semiconductors drive innovation in AI and industries

Semiconductor chips are driving a transformative wave across technology, healthcare, automotive, telecom and power industries. These chips, particularly those fueling AI capabilities, are fundamentally reshaping industries, ushering in a new era of innovation and...

AMD expands commercial AI PC portfolio

AMD has announced new products that will expand its commercial mobile and desktop AI PC portfolio, delivering exceptional productivity and premium AI and connectivity experiences to business users. The new AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 Series are the most advanced x86 processors...

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Risks and benefits in the race to hyperscale

Organisations are looking to move big data workloads to the cloud in increasing numbers. Andrew Cruise, MD of vendor neutral cloud infrastructure provider Routed, says the hyperscale trend is best explained within a broader push towards OPEX and usage-based...

SneakyPastes: hits Middle East related targets in 39 countries

In 2018, the Gaza Cybergang, now known to comprise several groups of varying sophistication, launched a cyberespionage operation targeting individuals and organisations with a Middle-Eastern political interest. The campaign, named SneakyPastes, made use of disposable...

Workonline deploys RPKI-based BGP Origin Validation

Workonline Communications has become the first African wholesale IP transit provider to deploy Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Origin Validation (OV) to improve the security of Internet routing around the world. A specialised public key infrastructure (PKI)...

Acer adds Nitro 7, updated Nitro 5 Series gaming notebooks

Acer has announced the latest additions to the Nitro 7 and Nitro 5 gaming laptop series powered by Windows 10. The new Nitro 7 laptop is designed for casual gamers looking to boost their gaming performance as they connect with friends online. In addition, Acer has...

Secure data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments

Security has always been one of the biggest concerns when moving data into the cloud, with public cloud often perceived as the least secure option. Nevertheless, the benefits of a hybrid environment have been made clear, and organisations have started to adopt public...

Hospitality Industry 4.0 still needs the human touch

While the Fourth Industrial Revolution presents immense opportunity for particularly the hospitality industry, the people-centred nature of these businesses will likely see human capital remaining an equally integral component to organisational success. "The Fourth...

Intentionally insecure: poor security practices in the cloud

So far this year, there have been five documented cases of organisations exposing their private data due to misconfigured S3 buckets or cloud databases. By Lori MacVittie, principal threat evangelist at F5 Networks Wait, let's fix that: due to intentionally configured...

Farmers will benefit from agritech disruption

Technology is changing the face of agriculture by enabling farmers to increase production, reduce costs and streamline activity across the entire agricultural value chain to help ensure that long-term food security is maintained. Termed 'disruptive technologies'...

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