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Channel still front and centre of Acer’s future strategy
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Acer extends AI offering with new TravelMate portfolio
Acer has unveiled a new lineup of TravelMate Copilot+ PCs that empower organisations of all sizes to unleash the full potential of AI. The new TravelMate P4 14 AI, TravelMate P4 Spin 14 AI, TravelMate P2 16 AI, and TravelMate P2 14 AI business laptops are powered the...
SA organisations are breached every three hours
Globally, the time between a network intrusion and data theft has dropped to around 72 minutes - down from 285 minutes in 2024. For South African organisations, which recorded a 60% rise in data breaches in the first half of 2025 alone, that shrinking window is fast...
UCT palaeontologists challenge how we age crocodiles and dinosaurs
Do the bones of Nile crocodiles have the same number of growth marks as their age? And can such growth rings be counted to accurately gauge the age of these reptiles? Is this also an accurate method to use when trying to “age” dinosaurs and other extinct and extant...
Why parents share children’s moments online
Kaspersky’s latest “Growing up online” survey reveals that almost half (47%) of parents surveyed in South Africa regularly post photos, videos, or updates about their children on social media platforms. But while family content remains popular, privacy settings and...
Impact of Hormuz shipping disruptions starting to bite
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released a rapid analysis - Strait of Hormuz Disruptions – Implications for Global Trade and Development - examining the impact of the Middle East war between the US and Israel against Iran and the disruption to maritime traffic...
Top science and maths achievers selected for NSTF programme
The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) has announced this year’s group of 22 selected maths and science top performers studying in science-related courses. The NSTF Brilliants Programme is a unique annual programme that selects and recognises students for...
Vertiv, Lumentum, Coherent, EchoStar to join S&P 500
S&P Dow Jones Indices will make a number of changes to the S&P 100, S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices. NAPCO Security Technologies will replace Alexander & Baldwin in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening...
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AI decisioning platforms come of age
Smart, transparent, and scalable decisioning architecture is becoming business-critical for South Africa’s banks, telcos, and insurers, writes Nikhil Behl, president: software at FICO. South African enterprises are under mounting pressure to do more with their data...
Scaling smart: the build-or-buy tech blueprint for SA businesses
Every business leader grappling with digital innovation eventually confronts a fundamental question: forge proprietary technology from the ground up, or integrate an existing, ready-made B2B platform? By Sergey Kastukevich, deputy-chief technology officer at SoftSwiss...
Kubernetes uptake introduces new data management challenges
As South African businesses rapidly embrace Kubernetes for managing containerised applications, the emphasis on cloud resilience is evolving. Known as the 'operating system for the cloud’, Kubernetes provides agility and scalability but also brings challenges in data...
Unleashing Africa’s retail transformation
The African retail landscape is under immense pressure. Consumers are more digitally savvy and price-conscious than ever, and expect brands to offer convenience, personalisation, and value. By Blessed Hwaire, value advisor: consumer products, life sciences &...
The rise of the shadow employee
Imagine a marketing manager who left a company six months ago, taking their personal laptop with them. On it, unbeknownst to anyone, was a cached login to a shared cloud drive containing sensitive client proposals and campaign strategies – access that was simply...
Business risk drives SMEs to ITaaS
As small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the globe embrace IT as a Service (ITaaS) to overcome skills shortages and infrastructure costs, South African businesses are being driven by an even more urgent concern - business risk. In a climate where cyber threats...
Cloud optimisation made simple
Cloud optimisation has become a cornerstone of digital transformation in South Africa, as businesses and public sector organisations strive to harness the full potential of cloud technologies. By Amritesh Anand, vice-president & MD: technology services group at...
Sustainability, resilience matter more important in ESG backlash
We are at a pivotal moment in the evolution of the global sustainability agenda, writes Stephan Jooste, MD: sustainability, Africa at Zutari. ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), once heralded as a pragmatic framework for embedding long-term resilience into...
Resource constraints African AI innovation
Building technological sovereignty through human-centered AI development, writes Archana Arakkal, lead research engineer: technology office at Synthesis. Africa stands at a crossroads. While global AI spending surges to $632 billion by 2028¹, we face a critical...
Generative AI meets everyday life
Smart homes and connected cars have generated plenty of hype over the past 15 years, but the progress we have made in this time is undeniable. Smart speakers, digital cameras and efficient LED lighting are just some of the smart home features that have rapidly become...
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