Microsoft doubles down on AI spend
Microsoft spent more than expected on AI in the quarter ended 30 September, shelling our $34,9-billion on new projects associated with building AI-powered data centres. The company’s revenue was $77,7-billion, an increase of 18%. Operating income was up 24% to...
Nvidia’s $5trn climb exposes AI boom’s reality gap
Nvidia’s market value closing in on $5-trillion has become the defining symbol of artificial intelligence’s rise — and, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, a striking reminder that markets are racing far ahead of the profit reality. “AI is transforming the...
How HR became critical C-suite players
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iPhone Air eSIM-only push is a digital watershed moment
While Apple’s launch of its latest iPhone has captured the world’s attention for its super-slim and lightweight design, analysts GlobalData say that the main attraction should be on its exclusive eSIM-enablement. “While the global press has focused in on the iPhone...
Finance AI technologies to watch
Chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders grappling with the volume and pace of AI developments in corporate finance should focus on three areas in the near term, according to Gartner. “The pace and potential of AI developments in finance can be...
Oracle, OpenAI in $300bn data centre deal
OpenAI plans to spend about $300-billion with Oracle, building artificial intelligence data centres to deliver artificial intelligence. This was revealed yesterday by the Wall Street Journal, following the release of Oracle’s financial results. The deal is expected to...
Despite challenges, economy shows resilience
August 2025 showed a fourth month of consecutive economic gains, a clear sign of economic resilience amid persistent headwinds. This is the headline finding from the PayInc Economic Index, launched today by PayInc, formerly BankservAfrica. With a refreshed...
ASML, Mistral AI enter strategic partnership
Semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding and France-based AI company Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership based on a long-term collaboration agreement to explore the use of AI models across ASML’s product portfolio as well as research,...
Forces that will reshape corporate finance
In the coming five years, eight forces will cause the finance function to undergo significant transformation, according to Gartner. “These forces will reshape finance through 2030, and CFOs need to rethink how to organise and operate their finance organisation,” says...
Stalled career growth drives top talent to quit
There’s a talent crisis building inside organisations. While employment statistics point to a cooling labour market, data from Workday’s new iteration of its Global Workforce Report shows a different kind of pressure building inside companies: a continued exodus of...
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As the African continent continues its digital transformation, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with AI emerging as a tool for more strategic and effective attacks - including distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) strikes. Bryan Hamman, regional...
CMC Networks achieves B-BBEE Level 1 status again
Global Tier-1 service provider CMC Networks has secured the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 status for the fifth year running. The Level 1 B-BBEE status provides several benefits for CMC Networks’ stakeholders in South Africa, including a...
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Now is not the time to neglect DEI Initiatives
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Navigate responsible AI adoption in a rapidly transforming world
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