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Open-source AI connector could be abused by cyberattackers
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ADC expands in East Africa with Wingu partnership
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Disruption, technology drive consumer behaviour
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Notorious cybercriminals target execs using AI-driven tools
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has revealed the latest BlueNoroff APT activity through two highly targeted malicious campaigns – “‘GhostCall” and “GhostHire” – targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency organisations across India, Turkiye, Australia, and...
SA companies prioritise cyber resilience, but gaps remain
As global uncertainty intensifies and cyberthreats grow more sophisticated, South African organisations are doubling down on cybersecurity as a strategic imperative, according to the latest PwC Digital Trust Insights Survey. The new research reveals that local...
Unprecedented growth for AI infrastructure market
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I&O leaders look to cut costs with AI
Fifty-four percent of infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders say cost optimisation is their top goal for adopting AI, according to a new survey by Gartner. The survey was conducted online from May through July 2025 among 253 respondents from the US, UK,...
Robotics – and humanoid robots – on the rise
With the variety of applications in its underlying technology, the global robotics industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15% from $90,2-billion in 2024 to $205,5-billion in 2030, according to research group GlobalData. GlobalData’s...
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Healthcare workers empowered to tackle complex disease burdens
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How to succeed at e-commerce in township economies
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The business case for automating customer due diligence, FICA compliance
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SMEs need supply chain skills to survive
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Security tips for always-on cyber awareness
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Your rights and obligations under the Cybercrimes Act
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Regulatory programmes are more than compliance
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Are your employees putting your network at risk?
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The Internet’s evolution in SA
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Shed the constraints of the monthly close
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