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.

AI helps surgeons enhance breast cancer treatment  

A new AI-powered, imaging-based technology that creates accurate three-dimensional models of tumours, veins, and other soft tissue offers a promising new method to help surgeons operate on - and better treat - breast cancers. The technology, from Illinois-based...

AI-enhanced cyberthreats top list of emerging risks

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced malicious attacks are the top emerging risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to Gartner – for the third consecutive quarter. IT vendor criticality and an unsettled regulatory and legal environment are new,...

Spend on cloud to accelerate across Africa in 2023

More than two-thirds of companies using cloud computing across major African markets plan to increase their spending on cloud services in 2023. This was one of the most significant findings of the Cloud in Africa 2023 study released today by World Wide Worx, with...

CPaaS market to hit $29bn

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of the CPaaS (Communications Platform-as-a-Service) market will reach $29-billion globally by 2025; rising from $16-billion in 2022. To capitalise on this substantial growth of 80% over the next three years,...

Technology sourcing leaders will align performance to sustainability

By 2026, 70% of technology sourcing, procurement and vendor management (SPVM) leaders will have environmental-sustainability-aligned performance objectives for their functions, according to Gartner. Environmental sustainability has become a top 10 business priority...

Digital payments are still surging

Covid-19 triggered a boom in digital payments, the market continues to surge, reaching a new record transaction value and more users than ever before. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, the total transaction value in the digital payments sector is...

Self-reliance an accelerated trend in education

Consumers are under significant financial pressure as a result of rising interest rates, soaring inflation and stagnant household incomes. Recent research indicates that many people are cutting their discretionary spending while some are struggling to pay their bills...

EV charging points set to proliferate

The number of connected EV charging points in Europe and North America reached an estimated 3,3-million units, according to new research from Berg Insight. Europe represents the largest share comprising around 2,6-million of these charging points, corresponding to a...

Bridging the digital divide in civil society a work in progress

In 2019, the World Bank dubbed South Africa the world's most unequal country. Since then, people across the country and the African continent continue to face a myriad of daily challenges with a newer form of disparity -- the digital divide -- contributing to the...

Public cloud set for growth, but challenges remain

The public cloud market will top more than $1-trillion worldwide by 2026, according to Forrester's Public Cloud Market Outlook, 2022 To 2026. As this market matures, however, more moderate public cloud growth will be influenced by several factors: intense competition...

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Western Cape improves reliable service through EIM

The Western Cape Government's Department of Transport and Public Works has reduced its average licence turnaround time from 145 to 45 days, improved compliance with mandated deadlines for supplier payments, and also empowered staff and clients with visible,...

Get ready for rAge …

The really Awesome gaming expo (rAge) will bring a galaxy of everything that is geek to the Ticketpro Dome at Northgate 7-9 October. Exhibitors are set to entertain with cool tech, awesome deals and loads of giveaways. Just like Roxy the rAge mascot, the expo has...

Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge in Joburg a hit

Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), the largest Xerox distributor in the world, recently hosted the 6th qualifier Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge at Copperleaf’s Els Club in Johannesburg. The golf course designed by Ernie Els saw 100 players compete for the grand prize of...

Arbor Cloud DDoS Protection wins gold

Arbor Cloud DDoS Protection service was the Gold Winner in the Security Services category at the annual Golden Bridge Awards programme held this month in San Francisco. "We're grateful that Arbor Cloud was recognised for delivering best practice defence against DDoS...

Microsoft urges MEA firms to embrace transformation

Digital technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) are predicted to add $14-trillion to the world's 20 largest economies by 2030. That's one-fifth of the current world GDP. However, many enterprises in the Middle East and Africa are held back from fully realising...

Less talk and more action, says Zinia

Internet service provider Zinia has thrown down the gauntlet to the telecommunications industry and government to take faster action and make last mile internet connectivity for South African municipalities a reality. On the back of the announcement by cabinet to...

Uncapped data always the better option for home users

As more and more people turn to online content for entertainment, having a fast and available Internet connection at home is a growing priority, writes Calvin Collett, CEO of iConnect Telecoms. Increasing downloads of bandwidth hungry content is driving many consumers...

Unlocking future-proof services for Africa’s telcos

With voice revenues in terminal decline and future data revenue models uncertain, Africa's telcos have to expand their value-added services portfolios. "On-demand entertainment and infotainment present the next big opportunity for telco VAS business growth," says...

Can BYOD sharpen the line between work and home?

Bring your own device (BYOD) schemes - whether officially or unofficially - have slowly but surely been adopted by firms globally. Doubts about security and privacy, when it comes to accessing both corporate and personal data via the cloud, have largely been...

Empower employees with transparent task management

In South Africa, and around the world, employee engagement levels are worryingly low. Several reports have indicated that the majority of South African employees are disengaged, unmotivated and uninspired. Often, this is due to a lack of transparency and communication...

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