IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Labour disputes emerge as SA’s top legal concern

Labour matters rank highest among the everyday legal questions that South Africans are asking. This is according to data aggregated by My AI Lawyer, which found that more than a third (37%) of the queries processed on My AI Lawyer in the first six months of 2026 is...

Digital companies’ emission reductions lag climate commitments

Despite progress in climate reporting and renewable electricity use, digital companies are falling short in cutting emissions at the pace required to achieve global climate targets, according to the new report Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and...

Kudos for top students in IITPSA Programming Olympiad

High School learners from around the country have been recognised as top performers in the 2024 Computer Programming Olympiad - part of the Computer Olympiads - a flagship initiative of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA). Over...

Intel claims industry-first with new AI system

Intel and Inflection AI have launched what they claim is an industry-first – Inflection for Enterprise – an enterprise-grade AI system powered by Intel Gaudi and Intel Tiber AI Cloud. The companies say Inflection for Enterprise will accelerate the adoption and impact...

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...

Cloud empowers disabled contact centre agents

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Physically disabled people around the world all face the same problems when it comes to holding down a meaningful job. Not only are companies often reluctant to hire people with physical disabilities, but they face the problem of...

Dubai looks to the past to inform its future

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - The creation of Dubai literally from the sands of the desert sounds like a modern-day fairy tale, but it has its roots in a vision for the future, and owes its success to a willingness to embrace innovation and inclusivity. Omar Bin...

Harnessing data, digital tools helps us create better cities

Kathy Gibson reports from Gitex - Data, the lifeblood of every organisation, is key to the smooth functioning of a smart city. But, as Kaveh Vessali, partner: digital services at PwC, points out, we have gone from not enough data to make meaningful decisions just a...

Economic activity enters 4th consecutive month of decline

The BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) declined further in September 2022 as the local economy buckled under the pressure of severe load shedding and global headwinds. "The BETI weakened to an index level of 131.1, notably lower than the all-time high...

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Worldwide E-Learning Campus (WEC) in Rwanda has launched a partnership with Ericsson to develop professional ICT competencies within the country. This program is available starting 1 November 2015. This partnership targets more than 10,000 students from different...

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Truecaller's global community has reached the 200-million user milestone, doubling its user base in less than 10 months. With this milestone comes a new feature bringing richer information to the screens of Truecaller users around the world: number Tagging. Launching...

SWARM taking mobile loyalty card market by storm

Cape Town-based SWARM Loyalty, a specialist developer of mobile loyalty card and customer marketing applications, has secured the backing of an IT venture capital consortium as part of a rapid expansion drive in the local hospitality market. Made up of experienced IT...

Commvault partners with HDS to manage data

Commvault has announced new innovations in the Commvault Data Platform to extend hardware array support for replication to joint enterprise customers through integration with Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) enterprise storage arrays. Through the innovation of Commvault's...

Converging technologies unlock logistics efficiencies

The technology realms of Cloud computing, mobility, Big Data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are converging to create unprecedented opportunities for logistics operators to better manage their assets and their vehicle traffic, writes Martin Vergunst, business...

Siemon launches WheelHouse data centre solutions

Siemon, a leading global network infrastructure specialist, has launched WheelHouse in Africa; a complete portfolio of advanced data centre solutions. Aligning the company's established line of cable and connectivity systems, cabinets, cable management and power...

Key success factors for cloud and business continuity

Budget pressures in today's tough economic climate coupled with the on-going drive towards mobility is placing CIOs under strain. Systems need to be highly available, flexible and secure, while remaining cost-effective. "Cloud computing appears to offer solutions to...

Mobile device Q&A with Samsung

Samsung responds to some frequently asked questions regarding its mobile devices: How long does a warranty last and what should it cover? All Samsung mobile phones come with a two-year warranty which covers functional defects. The phones can be sent in for repairs...

The effect of the POPI act on IT

The importance of data management has increased considerably in recent years due to the advances in big data mining and the benefits it offers businesses. The nature of data management is again undergoing substantial changes, due to the introduction of the Protection...

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