These are the top cybersecurity trends for 2026
The chaotic rise of AI, geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an accelerating threat landscape are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2026, according to Gartner. “Cybersecurity leaders are navigating uncharted territory this year as...
Huang predicts an era of everything as a virtual twin
Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Dassault Systèmes CEO Pascal Daloz have laid out a blueprint for industrial AI rooted in physics-based “world models” — systems designed to simulate products, factories and even biological systems before they’re built....
AI deployments drive significant productivity gains
A new study from IBM reveals that enterprises across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are already reporting significant productivity gains from using AI, with many expecting returns on their investments (ROI) within the next year. However, the findings...
King V will refine technology governance, not reinvent it
As the Institute of Directors South Africa (IoDSA) prepares to launch King V at the end of October, it is expected that the new code will strengthen rather than radically reshape corporate governance in South Africa. “From a technology governance perspective, I...
Regional factors set to disrupt vendor engagement
Fifty percent of CIOs and technology executives outside the US anticipate changes in vendor engagement due to regional factors - compared to only 31% of their US-based counterparts, according to an annual global survey of more than 2 500 CIOs and technology executives...
FirstRand takes 20% stake in fintech Optasia
Coinciding with the IPO of Optasia – one of the world’s largest AI-powered fintech platforms providing financial access to people in emerging markets - FirstRand says it is acquiring 20,1% of the firm. “FirstRand believes that this investment in Optasia represents an...
How to combat disinformation attacks
By 2028, enterprise spending on battling misinformation and disinformation will surpass $30-billion - cannibalising 10% of marketing and cybersecurity budgets to combat a multifront threat, according to Gartner. In the new Gartner book World Without Truth, authors...
WhatsApp drives growth in OTT business messaging
Over-the-top (OTT) business messaging traffic will grow from 390-billion messages in 2025 to more than 560-billion by 2027, according to a new study by Juniper Research. This substantial two-year growth is attributable to WhatsApp’s aggressive pricing strategy, which...
China narrows the decline in its smartphone market
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone market shipped 68,4-million units in 3Q25, with the YoY decline easing to 0,6% after the previous quarter saw a drop of around 4%....
Dante plays havoc with cybersecurity experts
Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered evidence linking the HackingTeam successor - Memento Labs - to a new wave of cyberespionage attacks. The discovery stems from an investigation into Operation ForumTroll, an Advanced Persistent Threat...
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Peach Payments makes innovative tech startups list
CB Insights has named South Africa digital payments service provider Peach Payments to its seventh annual Fintech 100, showcasing the 100 most promising private fintech companies in the world. “The 2024 Fintech 100 winners are high-momentum companies shaping the...
Emirates cabin crew to step into the virtual world for safety training
Emirates is extending its immersive virtual training platform MIRA to safety. The airline’s nearly 23 000 cabin crew team, responsible for the safety of millions of travellers every year, will soon be able to complete their recurrent SEP (Safety & Emergency...
Westcon-Comstor boosts profitability
Westcon-Comstor has announced an increase in profitability, alongside strong growth in cybersecurity and an acceleration in its shift to a software, services and subscription-based recurring revenue model. Posting its first-half results for the six months to 31...
Nutanix hosts first Cloud Day in Lagos
Nutanix has successfully held its first-ever Nutanix Cloud Day in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to driving digital transformation in West, East, and Central Africa. The event brought together industry leaders, partners, and...
New CTO for Obscure Technologies
Obscure Technologies has announced the appointment of Philip Francis as chief technology officer. Francis brings 15 years of experience in the IT industry to the role having gained expertise in networking, infrastructure and securing the enterprise. “Philip has a...
Sophos to acquire Secureworks
Sophos has announced a definitive agreement for Sophos to acquire Secureworks in an all-cash transaction valued at about $859-million. Sophos is backed by software investment firm Thoma Bravo. Sophos’ experience in managed security services and end-to-end security...
Hewatele breathes easy following vital SAP implementation
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Wibmo, EFT Corporation strengthen payment security
Wibmo, a PayU company, and EFT Corporation have formed a strategic partnership to introduce security technology for digital payments in South Africa. The partnership will bring the Wibmo Areion 3DS Server (3DSS), designed to enhance online transaction security and...
Digital tipping arrives at Sasol forecourts
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African School of Governance initiative opens its doors
The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution designed to offer world-class public policy education, research, and engagement programs. The ASG aims to address the...
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