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...

Africa moves from AI ambition to action

AI has moved from potential to proven economic value and while ambition setting is near universal across economies, execution speed is the differentiator, according to Boston Consulting Group’s The AI Maturity Matrix 2026: AI Is Transforming How Economies Develop and...

The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Higher education leaders believe AI is the future

Almost all South African tertiary institution leaders view artificial intelligence (AI) as an opportunity rather than a threat but, despite this, only one in five leaders are already incorporating AI in curriculum development - while a similar number are introducing...

SMBs struggle to keep pace with cybersecurity threats

Keeping on top of new threats is the biggest cybersecurity challenge facing small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) today - and more than half are calling for help to manage the risks, according to new global research by Sage. Through the study, Sage says it aims to...

MEA tech industry sees 14,9% rise in deal activity

Middle East and Africa's technology industry saw a rise of 14,9% in overall deal activity during Q2 2020, when compared to the four-quarter average, according to GlobalData's deals database. A total of 177 deals worth $2,94-billion were announced for the region during...

Securing cloud infrastructure a business priority

Despite more local companies moving to the cloud, they must still ensure effective cybersecurity protocols are in place to safeguard their systems and data. By Sanele Ntoza, Channel Manager F5 Networks Southern Africa Cyber Security and Next Generation Solutions at...

How to strengthen Africa against future shocks

After demonstrating its resilience during the Ebola outbreak and the global financial crisis, Africa is once again facing a severe test of its strength and agility because of the coronavirus pandemic. By Charles Leyeka Lufumpa, acting chief economist and...

Robot arm to assist patients with spinal injuries

Intel and Accenture are supporting an Intel Neuromorphic Research Community (INRC) project led by the Neuro-Biomorphic Engineering Lab at the Open University of Israel in collaboration with ALYN Hospital, to develop a wheelchair-mounted robotic arm to assist patients...

Businesses brace for more Covid-19 impacts

The novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will likely transform the geopolitical landscape, according to Aon's 2020 Risk Maps report. Extraordinary public health measures and a precipitous drop in global trade will continue to exert significant pressure on economies...

A closer look at Transparent Tribe

In January 2019, Kaspersky started an investigation into an ongoing campaign launched by a group known as Transparent Tribe to distribute the Crimson Remote Access Trojan (RAT). The attacks started with malicious Microsoft Office documents being sent to the victims...

Microsoft, Universal to cloud-optimise production

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership to cloud-optimise live-action and animation productions. The partnership aims to empower the creative community with cloud-based production workflows that enable frictionless...

Stringent conditions for expats returning to SA

While expats are allowed to return to South Africa, many are reluctant to do so due to the stringent requirements that need to be met to get permission from the Department of Home Affairs. This is according to Leetasha Govender, immigration specialist at Xpatweb, who...

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