Amazon will buy Globalstar, expanding space-based connectivity
Amazon.com will acquired Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an...
Biometric security falls to AI-driven fraud
The systems designed to verify identity and secure financial transactions are rapidly becoming the weakest link in the fight against fraud, as new data reveals the scale of AI-driven impersonation across Southern Africa. According to the Smile ID 2026 Digital Identity...
Open-source intelligence raises risks
The risk of crime related to open-source intelligence (OSINT) continues to escalate. This is according to Community Monitoring Service (CMS) senior manager Gerrit van Heerden, who says we are seeing a growing, increasingly clinical approach by criminals who are using...
Enterprise AI is at a critical tipping point
Kathy Gibson reports - We are at a critical moment in the race for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) – winning is no longer about who adopts AI, but who scales safely, efficiently and with business impact. This is the headline finding from IDC’s CIO Playbook, a...
We won’t see humanoid robots in manufacturing and supply chain soon
Through 2028, fewer than 100 companies will progress humanoid robot proofs of concept beyond experimentation, with no more than 20 companies going live in production for supply chain and manufacturing use cases, according to Gartner. Most production deployments of...
Browser extensions could put your privacy at risk
As Data Privacy Week highlights the growing risks surrounding personal information online, new research from Incogni sheds light on a largely overlooked source of data exposure: AI-powered browser extensions. Incogni’s newly-released 2026 study finds that 52% of...
AI pushes global attacks to record levels
Organisations experienced an average of 1 968 cyber attacks per week in 2025, representing a 70% increase since 2023, as attackers increasingly leverage automation and AI to move faster, scale more easily, and operate across multiple attack surfaces simultaneously....
Mobile banking dominates in Africa
Mobile banking in Africa has moved from the sidelines to the centre stage, officially becoming the primary way millions of people interact with their financial institutions. While previous years focused on the race for digital adoption, a new landmark study reveals...
No end in sight for public cloud growth
The global public cloud market size is anticipated to reach $2 729,95-billion by 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14,7% from 2026 to 2033. Owing to the high scalability and reduced operational costs...
Outsourced or hybrid SOCs the most popular choice
Most companies choose to outsource at least part of their security operations centre (SOC), with a significant number adopting SOC-as-a-service (SOCaaS), according to global research by Kaspersky. This strategic move enables organisations to benefit from...
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Amantha Naidoo joins NTT Data executive
NTT Data has announced the appointment of Amantha Naidoo as managing executive for South Africa, effective 1 May 2025. In this strategic role, Naidoo will be responsible for driving NTT Data’s growth and strategy execution in the South African market, while supporting...
Africa’s energy should balance fossil fuels and renewables
There’s a promising future for African renewables as the continent strives to balance its current reliance on fossil fuels, writes NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber. That’s the prediction of the African Energy Chamber’s 2025 Outlook Report on...
SA’s e-commerce on track for 1bn transactions in 2025
E-commerce has become an everyday necessity for South Africans, writes Jonathan De Matteis, head of sales at Pay@. Initially, only a niche audience was willing to see past some of the technology’s growing pains, such as purchases being limited to card transactions and...
Investing in human capital management pays off
A company’s growth and success are inextricably linked to its employees. They are the heartbeat of any organisation – driving innovation, productivity and prosperity. It’s no wonder therefore, that many businesses view their workforce as “human capital” – an...
A comprehensive guide to HMI and OT protection
In the realm of industrial cybersecurity, understanding potential attack vectors is vital for developing robust defence strategies. By Andre Froneman, OT solutions specialist at Datacentrix Human machine interfaces (HMIs) in industrial environments are critical for...
Key fintech trends point to a bright future in Africa
The number of tech startups in Africa has been rising steadily over the last few years, fuelled by increasing smartphone ownership, declining internet costs, expanded network coverage, and a rapidly urbanising young population. By Mili Soni, knowledge lawyer at...
How AI will transform trading in 2025
AI adoption is set to surge in 2025, bringing major advancements in accuracy, automation, and capability. According to PwC findings, these improvements will build upon each other, driving exponential growth across industries. The financial sector one of the top three...
Data privacy, AI threats, supply chains under threat in the SMB landscape
South Africa’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) will continue to grapple with cybersecurity challenges throughout 2025. Tougher enforcement of data privacy laws and the rise of new artificial intelligence (AI) related threats are among the issues that will dominate...
Advanced regulatory technology crucial for SA’s fight against financial crime
Advanced technology solutions are playing a crucial role in strengthening South Africa’s fight against financial crime. Real-time data access, enhanced screening and alerting systems, and artificial intelligence-driven AML tools are enabling financial institutions to...
A business approach to cloud optimisation beyond IT
Businesses are still struggling with cost overruns and inefficiencies that stem from treating cloud purely as an IT function. Cloud optimisation is as much about financial governance and operational efficiency as it is about technology, says Dirk Ras, architect in...
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