Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

Safe Online looks to AI for child protection

Continually looking to protect children in today’s digital environment, Safe Online has selected 30 grantees for its next funding round of $8,1-million to develop AI-driven solutions to address the growing and increasingly complex threats now being faced in...

Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 with Intel vPro

Intel has launched its most advanced commercial client portfolio, built for professionals and powering more than 125 designs. The new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 with Intel vPro delivers an optimised PC experience for end users with power-efficient performance, security...

Why governments are stepping in to support Gen Z in the job market

There is a widespread belief that Gen Z is somehow ill-equipped for the modern workplace: unambitious, disengaged, unwilling to put in the hours. It’s an easy headline, writes Mark Dixon, founder and CEO of International Workplace Group, but it is the wrong conclusion...

Promising ICT students win ISPA Inspires scholarships

Three young rising stars have joined the ranks of ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship recipients. Angel Agbugba, Thabo Dladla and Dean Feldman will receive ISPA Inspires funding for the 2026 academic year, according to South Africa’s official internet Industry...

Meta and Google lose in social media addiction trial

Meta and Google face massive fines in a court ruling that has ruled they pose dangers for children and teenagers. Meta could be liable for $4,2-million in damages, and Google for $1,8-million. The so-called bellwether case was brought by a young woman who was a minor...

Mike Lynch estate loses appeal over HPE payment

The estate of Autonomy founder Mike Lynch will be liable to pay Hewlett-Packard Enterprise up to $5-billion. This week the estate was refused permission to appeal a London High Court ruling that it needs to pay the amount originally awarded to HPE. In 2022, the court...

Shane Heraty succeeds David Meads as Cisco MEA-TRC head.

Cisco has appointed Shane Heraty as vice-president and GM of its operations in the Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, Romania, and CIS (MEA-TRC) effective 1 May and responsible for the company’s strategy and commercial business in the region. He takes up the position from...

Huawei debuts next-generation Xinghe updates

Huawei has built an integrated suite of enterprise systems that use the latest technology to connect and secure organisations. Matamela Mashau, chief technology officer: Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa: ICT, network and enterprise, told delegates to Huawei's IP Club in...

CFOs need to rethink the ROI of AI investments

Chief financial officers (CFOs) are misjudging AI investments by treating them as a single ROI problem rather than as a portfolio of very different bets, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. “AI does not follow one cost curve, and it...

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Red Hat unveils Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation Engine

Red Hat has announced the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualisation Engine, a new edition of Red Hat OpenShift that provides a dedicated way for organisations to access the proven virtualisation functionality already available within Red Hat OpenShift....

Social engineering is still the top cybersecurity threat

Almost 70% of data breaches involve the human element. Here’s how organisations can keep their most vital assets – their employees, their finances and their data – safe from scammers. By Anna Collard, senior vice-president: content strategy and evangelist at KnowBe4...

Why managed services have become a necessity, not a luxury

Despite global economic uncertainty, one field that’s set to keep growing steadily is that of managed IT services. By some estimates, it’s expected to grow by 12,7% worldwide – far surpassing the estimated 3,5% growth in overall IT spending. In South Africa, this...

Data and technology trends set to impact business

The new year has dawned and, with artificial intelligence (AI) still dominating chatter about the future, the data and analytics landscape is poised for more transformative growth. Experts from PBT Group highlight several of the data and technology trends that they...

Top tech trends shaping business in 2025

As we step into 2025, the technological landscape is set to undergo some of the most thrilling transformations yet, writes President Ntuli, MD of HPE South Africa. However, with these advancements come new challenges for business leaders. From runaway IT costs to the...

The future of smartphones

Smartphone technology innovation may have appeared to have slowed down, but the telecoms industry is working on some exciting breakthroughs. By Ernst Wittmann, TCL regional manager for southern & East Africa and global operator account manager for Africa From the...

Data breach response readiness is a key business requirement

With the high prevalence of cyber incidents and data breaches in today’s data-intensive and technology-enabled business environment, organisations need to be vigilant about the handling of sensitive and confidential data, and, in particular, in the processing of...

Mimecast achieves AI Management System Standard ISO 42001  

Mimecast has achieved ISO 42001 certification through the certification body Schellman. As the world’s first AI Management Systems (AIMS) standard, ISO 42001 is an international standard that provides a framework for managing AI risks and opportunities, encourages...

A Kiosk System Like No Other

Delivering excellence in self-service, assisted service, and digital signage with Zebra Technologies As Zebra launches its new Kiosk System, we talk to Senior Product Manager Leonardo Borgini, on the functionality it offers versus competing solutions, why Android, and...

Software Engineer (CH1221)

Our client, a leading player in the Industrial IoT space, has an opportunity available for a Software Engineer to join their team in Somerset West.The Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable software...

Business Analyst (CH1202)

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...

Software Engineer (CH1221) – Western Cape Somerset West

Our client, a leading player in the Industrial IoT space, has an opportunity available for a Software Engineer to join their team in Somerset West.The Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable software...

Business Analyst (CH1202) – Western Cape Stellenbosch

Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Business Analyst to join their growing team.This role supports the development and delivery of innovative payment products by translating business needs into clear...

UI Frontend Developer

Step away from the ordinary and dive into the thrilling world of satellite data processing and Earth observation technologies!Work full time on site in the Pretoria's far east and become part of a team that build cutting edge software products used by international...

UI Frontend Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Step away from the ordinary and dive into the thrilling world of satellite data processing and Earth observation technologies!Work full time on site in the Pretoria's far east and become part of a team that build cutting edge software products used by international...

Infrastructure Architect

Role OverviewTo Lead the Design and implementation of the enterprise-wide infrastructure and technology architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, security and operationsl efficiency. Responsibilities Strategic Architecture Development Define...

Infrastructure Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Role OverviewTo Lead the Design and implementation of the enterprise-wide infrastructure and technology architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, security and operationsl efficiency. Responsibilities Strategic Architecture Development Define...

Soil and Plant Solutions Specialist – W.Cape

A dynamic software company that manufactures and supplies highly specialized end-user applications for the agricultural sector, is seeking three Soil and Plant Solutions Specialists to join our team, based in Western Cape, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape.Duties and...

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