Small fibre operators outshine giants in ISPA survey

ISPA's Perception Survey gauges ISPs’ perceptions of fibre network operator (FNO) performance across a range of metrics - and the most recent results reveal smaller FNOs are outshining the established competition. South Africa’s official internet Industry...

The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

What SA needs to do to ensure universal, meaningful connectivity

Kathy Gibson reports – Digital investment is not an end in itself: it is the foundation for a more inclusive, more resilient South Africa. This is the word from Boitumelo Mosako, CEO of Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA), introducing a Digital Infrastructure...

Online scams evolving faster than ever

NordVPN’s Threat Intelligence research unit - in collaboration with TechRadar - has revealed three major, interconnected global cybercrime operations exploiting user trust in digital platforms, outdated technology, and cryptocurrency markets. “Online scams are...

Business travel’s hot list for 2026

Business travel in 2025 was characterised by disruption: regional conflict, extreme weather, strikes and - most recently - an unexpected Airbus software update which grounded more than 6 000 flights worldwide. On a positive note, business travel is showing strong...

Meta’s acquisition of Manus signals shift for AI models

Meta Platforms has acquired Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus. Murthy Grandhi, company profiles analyst at GlobalData, believes Meta is making one of its clearest wagers yet on autonomous AI. “Agreeing to acquire Manus is a move that...

Seasonal attacks define trends for Q1

Each year, South Africa experiences a rise in cybercrime during the festive season. By Ameera Cassoojee, cybersecurity sales specialist at Cisco South Africa Although most public warnings focus on consumers, the underlying tactics are the same ones that drive many of...

Private equity focuses on cybersecurity, AI risks

Venture capital and mid-market private equity firms are focusing on the growing regulatory challenges from cybersecurity and AI, according to new research for global asset service provider Ocorian. Around three out of four (75%) believe cybersecurity compliance issues...

AI finds a place in every aspect of SA users’ lives

Recent global research from Kaspersky has illuminated a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far from being just a reliable shopping or planning assistant, artificial intelligence has emerged as a multifaceted digital companion capable of...

Most employees are excited to use AI at work

A significant 65% of employees said they are excited about using AI at work, according to a survey by Gartner. While C-suite executives often attribute AI’s lack of added business value to workforce resistance to adopting AI tools, that isn’t the case. According to a...

Steep increase in server market revenue

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, the server market reached a record $112,4-billion dollars in revenue during the third quarter of the year. This quarter showed another high double digit-growth rate by reaching a...

Trends impacting infrastructure and operations in 2026

Gartner has highlighted the top trends that will have a significant impact on infrastructure and operations (I&O) for the next 12-18 months. “I&O leaders must be aware of all of these trends and prepare to act on the ones that are most likely to impact their...

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Cassava Technologies secures $310m in funding

Cassava Technologies has announces three milestones: a substantial equity injection; the successful completion of its South African rand debt refinancing; and the finalisation of its legal reorganisation. Cassava has closed an equity investment round of $90-million...

Customers want last-mile delivery transparency

Consumers wanted real-time visibility on their online orders even before the pandemic turned the world upside down and propelled ecommerce to unprecedented heights. The results of a survey published by YouGov and cloud applications provider Infor in May 2020 found...

Keep top tech talent from slipping away

The global demand for ICT skills remains at an all-time high, and while many organisations focus on recruitment, retaining top talent is where the real challenge begins. In a market saturated with opportunities, keeping talent engaged, motivated, and loyal has become...

A strategic approach to AI sustainability in SA

AI’s outsized demand for energy has already become infamous. Here’s how to fix it, writes President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa. With the AI race in full swing, many organisations now find themselves hoarding data in the hopes they will soon find a way to derive...

How to accelerate user adoption

In a digital era characterised by exponential technological advancement, businesses face the challenge of acquiring state-of-the-art tools and ensuring effective integration into day-to-day operations. “We are creating transformative solutions at an unprecedented...

The rise of autonomous data recovery

Escalating cyber threats and attacks constantly put businesses under pressure, increasingly prompting organisations to shift their mindsets towards ensuring continuous operations and thus avoiding downtime and revenue loss. By Modeen Malick, principal systems engineer...

How cloud networking prepares retailers for seasonal success

The festive shopping season kicked off this year with Black Friday, showing a surge in online customers placing immense pressure on retail systems. Reports indicate that at least four major South African banks experienced notable growth in Black Friday activity this...

GenAI: key considerations for cybersecurity teams

The AI landscape is changing faster than ever, and this is especially true in cybersecurity. Many organisations in South Africa are now focusing their investments on application security, putting a significant emphasis on AI-driven solutions to boost their...

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...

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