Preparing for AI’s impact on data and analytics
AI is expected to have an impact across all aspects of data and analytics (D&A) including leadership, governance, talent, market dynamics, the need for context, and the world beyond text-based models, according to the latest predictions from Gartner. “The pace of...
Skills, leadership key to alleviating SA’s water crisis
Decades of neglect around ageing infrastructure, water loss through reported and easily-repaired leaks, and the reluctance to hire relevantly skilled personnel have left many local municipalities struggling to deliver reliable, safe water services – so, hopefully,...
Financial sector came under sustained attack in 2026
The 2025 Kaspersky Security Bulletin provides a review of the major cybersecurity trends of the year and offers a look towards the future of cybersecurity, including within the financial sector. According to the report, in 2025, the financial sector navigated a...
Call for Science Oscars nominations
The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) calls for nominations for the 28th NSTF-South32 Awards. The awards focus on science, engineering and technology (SET) and innovation in South Africa. The NSTF’s theme for 2026 is ‘Healthy Aging’ in recognition of the...
Rebound in tech jobs signals industry growth
Demand for technology professionals in South Africa has bounced back strongly in the second half of 2025, suggesting that the technology sector is turning a corner. Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for November 2025 shows meaningful signs of recovery for the IT sector...
Fibre-led broadband key for SA’s fixed communications
Fixed communication services revenue in South Africa is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4,1% during 2025-2030. Broadband, led by fiber-optic (FTTH/B) and accelerating fibre rollouts, will be the primary growth engine, while fixed wireless...
Africa well-positioned to leapfrog into digital trade
Africa is exceptionally well-positioned to leverage DEAs, cloud, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement and strategic partnerships to leapfrog into a more digital, inclusive trade system. This is among the findings of Standard Chartered’s "Future...
AI uptake and digital wellbeing differs by geography
Generative AI is (GenAI) is moving rapidly from novelty to habit. But adoption rates may not tell the full story. Cisco partnered with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on the Digital Well-being Hub to study the relationship between...
Alliance for Inclusive AI aims to build AI that serves billions
BFA Global, Caribou and MSC - organisations whose work spans more than 150 countries - have launched the Alliance for Inclusive AI, an open coalition committed to ensuring that the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) expands opportunity. By 2030, the Alliance...
Critical industry attackers are changing their tactics
Today, Sophos While manufacturers in critical industries are improving their defenses against ransomware, adversaries are shifting their tactics to maintain pressure. This is according to Sophos’s latest State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production (PDF)...
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AI and its growing impact on compliance
While AI's early promise sparked excitement, its slow maturity has created a unique period of uncertainty and opportunity. IT departments, in particular, find themselves at the intersection of AI’s development and the growing demands of compliance, reshaping how...
E-learning learnings to take into 2025
Ninety percent of organisations are concerned about employee retention and use corporate learning as an effective retention strategy, according to the LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report (LWLR) 2024. Michael Gullan, CEO of G&G Advocacy, explains how organisations...
Check Point Infinity XDR/XPR achieves 100% detection rate
Check Point Software Technologies’ Infinity XDR/XPR achieved a 100% detection rate in the rigorous 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations. During the evaluation, Infinity XDR/XPR detected all 57 applicable attack steps, with 56 detections at the technique level. "In an era...
Qlik placed in Magic Quadrant again
Qlik has been positioned in the Leaders quadrant of the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools for the ninth consecutive year. “Businesses are under immense pressure to turn AI investments into tangible business value, and that starts with integrating...
Cisco debuts WiFi 7 APs
Cisco has introduced new intelligent, secure and assured wireless innovations, with smart WiFi 7 access points and unified subscription licensing that can enable smart spaces out-of-the-box. “Just about everything we do blends human behaviour with sensors, cameras, or...
New MD for Business Partners
Business Partners has announced the appointment of Jeremy Lang as its new MD, effective 1 January 2025. Lang will be taking over from Ben Bierman, who will retire after more than 35 years of service. Under Bierman’s leadership, Business Partners Limited navigated the...
Boost SaaS sales through the power of data
The growth and acceptance of digital everything has seen a surge in software as a service (SaaS), redefining how businesses of all sizes and industries operate. No longer just an alternative to traditional software, SaaS offers the agility, scalability, and...
Fluidity drives agile talent models
The way people are envisaging and planning careers for themselves has changed, writes Johann van Niekerk, co-founder and CEO of Outsized . Traditionally split into ‘full time’ or ‘freelance’ (whatever form that may take), talent is starting to become fluid. People are...
Cloud best practices for 2025
The global cloud computing market is projected to reach the $864-billion mark by next year and continue growing at 12,8% annually. This reflects how important the cloud has become to any organisation’s strategy, writes Ralph Berndt, sales and marketing director at...
Strong leadership crucial in building a security-conscious organisation
Let’s face it, technology alone is not enough to protect against ever-evolving cyber threats. Effective cybersecurity requires strong leadership. Leadership must foster a culture of security, make informed strategic decisions, and guide organisations through the...
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Technical Head – Richards Bay at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
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