Customer service jobs lost to AI are coming back
By 2027, 50% of companies that attributed headcount reduction to AI will rehire staff to perform similar functions, but under different job titles, according to Gartner. “While AI-driven layoffs have captured attention, the reality is more complex,” says Kathy Ross,...
AI to the fore as cyberattackers focus on Africa
Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible and sophisticated, we are going to see it playing a bigger role in cyberattacks. Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET, describes how AI malware has made an appearance and will...
How AI affects a world of shattered norms
Gartner has revealed its top strategic predictions for 2026 and beyond which span three categories: talent in the AI age; sovereignty; and insidious AI. “The risks and opportunities of rapid technology change are increasingly affecting human behaviour and choices,”...
Agentic AI will reshape global enterprises
International Data Corporation (IDC) has published its FutureScape 2026 research – a comprehensive outlook on the next five years in enterprise technology. Spanning more than 35 worldwide reports, IDC’s FutureScape 2026 details how agentic artificial intelligence (AI)...
Global IT spend to exceed $6trn for the first time
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $6,08-trillion in 2026, an increase of 9,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “The uncertainty pause that began in the second quarter of 2025 started to alleviate in the third quarter and a significant...
Windows 10 sunset, tariff dynamics spur PC market recovery
Global PC shipments grew 8,1% YoY in Q3 2025, according to Counterpoint Research, primarily driven by the approaching end-of-support for Microsoft Windows 10 and strategic inventory adjustments linked to evolving US import tariff policies. The Windows 10 sunset has...
SA’s greylist delisting a milestone for lasting reform
After much concerted effort and collaboration, South Africa’s exit from the FATF greylist is a milestone worth celebrating. It represents the tangible results of systemic reform across the financial sector, including regulation and prosecution, demonstrating that...
Consumers becoming comfortable faking data on credit applications
There is a rising trend in financial dishonesty among consumers under pressure – and 26% of South Africans say it’s acceptable in some circumstances to exaggerate income on a loan application, while 22% say inflating income for a mobile phone is considered normal....
New Demon Slayer movie ignites global scam campaigns
The new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle movie recently premiered in several countries, but its debut has also led to a surge in scam activity, according to Kaspersky. Cybercriminals are exploiting users’ interest in the new film, luring them with the...
What Google search data reveals about SA’s fitness trends
Whether you consider yourself to be a gym bunny, a wellness seeker, a functional fitness fanatic or a cardio addict, you’re part of a growing movement of South Africans paying closer attention to their health. And it’s showing up in Search: over the past year,...
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SafeQuip launches lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers
SafeQuip has launched the SANS 1910-2022 approved Lith-Ex fire extinguisher range, which carries NTA 8133:2021 (KIWA/POOO55865) test approval, In today's tech-driven world, lithium-ion batteries power various devices, such as mobile phones, power tools, and electric...
Why you should amp up cybersecurity efforts this holiday season
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Trend Micro’s Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect Middle East and Africa, takes a closer look at one of the most vulnerable times of year for cyber-attacks – the upcoming festive season It’s safe to say October is officially the...
Navigating the challenges, maximising the benefits of cloud AI
As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and efficiency, leveraging cloud computing becomes essential. By Arno Hanekom, digital strategist: digital business solutions at Datacentrix The synergy between cloud computing and AI...
Cybersecurity and cyber resilience vital for a robust cyber risk management strategy
Organisations continuously face numerous cyber threats in today's digital landscape and while many prioritise cybersecurity to safeguard digital assets, their strategies for cyber resilience often become neglected. By Graham Brown, country manager of Commvault SA/SADC...
Epson debuts new lineups
Epson has announced a series of technology solutions designed to elevate the experiences of consumers and businesses across South Africa. "Epson has pushed the frontiers of technology for more than 80 years. All these latest solutions are designed meticulously with...
App over-dependence counterproductive for CX
Trying to improve customer engagement and modernise processes using mobile apps is not always the right way to go – in fact, it might be argued that apps are the ‘lazy way’ to digitise business. This is according to Zahed Rassool, technical director at My Glass, a...
We need to bridge the cybersecurity skills gap
Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights the increasing cyber threats that organisations face daily, underscoring the growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals – a significant challenge for South African businesses. With a global deficit of nearly 4-million...
Unlocking SA’s potential as a regional energy exporter
The energy landscape in South Africa is undergoing a seismic shift, which presents challenges and remarkable opportunities for our country and the southern African region, writes Jenna Harris, MD of Apollo Africa. The recent launch of the National Transmission Company...
SOS Suite offers triple protection for estate residents
One hundred and fifty three years since the world’s first panic button was introduced in New York City, a local South African company is offering estate residents three different ways of summoning emergency assistance at the touch of a button. Glovent’s SOS Suite is...
Weelee Mega Store gets Pricer Electronic Label solution
Weelee’s flagship Mega Store in Centurion, has become the NEC XON Retail Business Unit’s first implementation of the Pricer Electronic Label solution in South Africa’s pre-owned vehicle market. Weelee, a fast-growing player in the pre-owned vehicle industry, sought to...
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