African CEOs must prioritise innovation – and take risks

More than 150 CEOs in Africa who participated in PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey demonstrate strong operational resilience and reinvention as they navigate currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and supply chain disruptions. The survey...

These are the top cybersecurity trends for 2026

The chaotic rise of AI, geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an accelerating threat landscape are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2026, according to Gartner. “Cybersecurity leaders are navigating uncharted territory this year as...

AI to the fore as cyberattackers focus on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible and sophisticated, we are going to see it playing a bigger role in cyberattacks. Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET, describes how AI malware has made an appearance and will...

Global IT spending set to grow 10,8%, hitting $6,15trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,15-trillion in 2026, up 10,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “AI infrastructure growth remains rapid despite concerns about an AI bubble, with spending rising across AI‑related hardware and...

OpenAI founder sets up new AI company

A new company, Safe SuperIntelligence, has been formed with the aim of producing superintelligence, a machine that is more intelligent than humans, in a safe way. Formed by ex-OpenAI founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, Daniel Gross and Daniel Levy, Safe...

Namibia embarks on a galactic journey

In a bid to propel Namibia into the limelight of African space technology, Eos Capital - managers of the Namibia Infrastructure Development and Investment Fund (NIDIF) - have given the green light for the Namibia Space Port project. The project will be spearheaded by...

These factors influence growth in security spend

Three factors influencing growth in security spending are the increase in remote and hybrid work, the transition from virtual private networks (VPNs) to zero trust network access (ZTNA) and the shift to cloud-based delivery models, according to Gartner. “The pandemic...

Amid shifting threats, cybersecurity is more important than ever

Visa has an updated look at how fraud has evolved since the height of the pandemic, with criminals simultaneously targeting online and offline vulnerabilities as our daily lives return to a blend of in-person and e-commerce experiences. “As in-person commerce returns...

African users hit by malicious WhatsApp mod

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new malicious version of a popular WhatsApp messenger mod dubbed YoWhatsApp. Popular for having features that the official app does not offer, this mod spreads the notorious Triada mobile Trojan, which can download other...

Big data trends impacting the future of clinical research

The convergence of four trends - some of which have accelerated due to the pandemic - is transforming the research industry. Virtualisation and  disintermediation are changing access to research and its findings. Thanks to digital health and the Internet of Medical...

Hybrid working improves employee wellbeing

South Africans who participate in hybrid working models have experienced better overall wellness in areas such as mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. This is according to the Cisco Global Hybrid Work Report, a study published to provide insight into the impact...

Security information, event management spend to pass $6,4bn

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total business spend on security identity and event management (SIEM) will exceed $6,4-billion globally by 2027, from just over $4,4-billion in 2022. It predicts that this growth of 45% will be driven by the...

Do AI models process things the same way as the human brain?

Deep Neural Networks – part of the broader family of machine learning – have become increasingly powerful in everyday real-world applications such as automated face recognition systems and self-driving cars. Researchers use Deep Neural Networks, or DNNs, to model the...

5G is paving the path to the metaverse

As 5G uptake in many parts of the world bridges the milestone from early adopters to mass adoption, major new Ericsson research underlines consumers' growing commitment to 5G and their expectations on next-generation uses cases. Called 5G: The Next Wave, the Ericsson...

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HP unveils industry-first mini workstation

HP Inc has unveiled the world's first mini workstation designed for users in CAD and other compute-intensive industries. The new HP Z2 Mini Workstation delivers breakthrough power and versatility and, at only 5,8cm high, is 90% smaller than a traditional...

BPS continues to attract offshore investment

Contributing R50-million to the national GDP and providing employment for approximately 215 000 people, South Africa's Business Process Services (BPS), previously known as the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, and contact centre industry is one of the...

Flexenclosure launches eSite x10

Flexenclosure has unveiled its new hybrid power system for telecom sites - the eSite x10 that will provide towercos and mobile operators a sustained advantage in terms of the highest possible uptime and the lowest possible site power costs. eSite x10 is the world's...

MediaTek, Ericsson bring LTE Advanced to underserved Africans

MediaTek has announced its collaboration with multinational telecommunications company Ericsson to make LTE -Advanced features available in mainstream mobile devices. This partnership will ensure the affordability of devices that support LTE -Advanced technology to...

Epson earns Oeko-Tex Eco Passport

Epson's inks and printers have received the International Oeko-Tex Association's Eco Passport certification for safe and sustainable textile chemicals. The Oeko-Tex Eco Passport is an internationally recognised safety and environmental certification for manufacturers...

Prevent ransomware – and what to do if you can’t

Ransomware - a type of malware that locks a victim's computer or decrypts their data, demanding them to pay a ransom in order to regain control over the affected device or files - is one of the fastest-growing types of cybercrime, writes Trevor Coetzee, regional...

GIT lauches FLIR’s FC-Series ID thermal cameras

Graphic Image Technologies (GIT), in conjunction with FLIR Systems, has announced the local availability of the FC-Series ID thermal security cameras, the latest models in its FC-Series line. The FC-Series ID thermal cameras combine built-in analytics for high...

Eseye debuts IoT technology

Eseye, a global cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity provider for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, has announced the launch of its new, revolutionary AnyNet Secure technology; a SIM designed to counter the threat of IoT security breaches and work with both...

Gemalto will re-activate dormant SIMs in Ghana

Gemalto has launched what it believes to be the world's first solution for real-time re-activation of dormant SIMs in Ghana. LinqUs SIM Reactivation, allows operators to seamlessly reconnect lost prepaid subscribers at a fraction of normal acquisition costs. Gemalto's...

Start-ups: Don’t drown in data

There's no business too small to benefit from data analytics, writes Ravi Bhat, Microsoft South Africa's cloud and enterprise business group lead Let's set a quick scenario. Kevin is an entrepreneur who owns a kiosk selling locally brewed beers. Kevin keeps a log book...

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