Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired

As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...

IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

Tech enables abuse in the form of stalking and doxing

Kaspersky has launched a report on tech-enabled abuse based on its global study*, which reveals that 8.5% of respondents had experienced digital stalking, and 5.4% reported being doxxed. The report also includes an analysis of dark web offerings related to stalking...

Mobile services in China set for modest growth

China’s mobile services market is set for steady, but modest revenue growth through 2030 as rising mobile data service revenues offset the continued decline in voice and messaging revenues, says GlobalData. The research group’s China Mobile Communications Forecast (Q4...

Computing power is the new arms race

The market was left stunned as the Magnificent Seven or Big 7 tech giants (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla) reported results recently and outlined capex plans, projecting 40%-plus increases in their investment budgets for 2026. By Peter...

AI research aims to help children with epilepsy

After nearly a decade of uncontrolled seizures and repeatedly being told their child’s brain scans were “normal”, Matthew and Jenny Sanan have launched a BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign to fund Project Unseen, a South African research initiative exploring how...

SA young scientists recognised at Taiwan International Science Fair

Two exceptional young scientists from Limpopo and the Western Cape have been recognised for their innovative research projects at the prestigious Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF). Karabo Mpuru, a former learner at Northern Academy in Polokwane, and Yu-Yao...

What salary should you be earning?

What is your job worth to employers? To answer that question, online recruitment platform Pnet has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report, including the 2026 Salary Guide. Based on actual salary offerings from thousands of vacancies posted across the company’s...

Fixing the broken STEM pipeline for women and girls

South Africa has made undeniable progress in opening STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to women. Classrooms are fuller, graduation ceremonies are more representative, and policy frameworks are more ambitious than ever before. Yet beneath these...

Non-biologic processes don’t fully explain Mars organics

In a new study, researchers say that non-biological sources they considered could not fully account for the abundance of organic compounds in a sample collected on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity rover. In March 2025, scientists reported identifying small amounts of decane,...

Safer Internet Day: how to protect children

Born between 2010 and 2025, Gen Alpha aren't just growing up with technology – they're actively living it. These digital natives are already wielding smartphones, tablets, and AI-powered tools with the confidence of seasoned users, navigating everything from gaming...

Safer Internet Day: enterprise resilience is the real issue

Safer Internet Day, globally celebrated on 10 February 2026, is often framed around awareness: safer passwords, smarter clicks, and better online behaviour. But for enterprise leaders, the most pressing internet risks don’t come from individual mistakes, they come...

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Business continuity and data management key for healthcare

Ransomware attacks are a growing concern for healthcare facilities worldwide, with attacks wreaking havoc, including encrypting complex patient records, cancelling appointments, delaying life-saving surgeries, and even rerouting ambulances. By Hemant Harie, group...

Powering modern data centres for sustainability

South Africa’s continued expansion of data centre capacity is a clear testament to the exponential growth in data generated by an increasingly digitised economy. Driven by intelligent systems, data centres are also energy hungry, more so than traditional computer...

FMCG e-commerce continues to deliver growth

It may feel like there are more grocery delivery bikes than other vehicles on the road and that there are more delivery pickers than ‘real’ shoppers in our supermarkets. However, in South Africa, grocery e-commerce is still a tiny fraction of both total e-commerce and...

The role of people and technology in building security resilience

South Africa’s corporate and public sectors are under immense pressure to uphold the security practices and values that go hand-in-hand with digital transformation. As industries evolve, so too does the nature of the threats they face. By Gert Janzen, product manager...

The role of secure self-service solutions in tourism, hospitality

The travel and tourism industry could undergo a significant transformation as secure self-service solutions become integral to enhanced traveller or guest experiences and operational efficiency. “Travellers could benefit from far greater convenience while...

Can a risk mindset mitigate cybersecurity skills shortages?

South Africa needs a larger cybersecurity skills base and more professionals in the field to combat the escalating threat of cyberattacks. Yet, with a global shortage of skilled cybersecurity practitioners, initiatives to grow the skills pool through training and...

Gear up to deal with insider threats

A startling 76% of organisations have detected increased insider threat activity over the past five years, yet less than 30% believe they are equipped with the right tools to handle them. By Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4 These findings from...

Embrace diversity to build high-performing teams

The world is changing at a breakneck pace, and organisations that do not adapt to the shifting demographics of their workforce and customer base are at risk of becoming obsolete. Embracing diversity is no longer optional; it's a business imperative for success, writes...

Reimagine communication with frontline workers

The evolution of workplace communication demands innovative solutions to reach deskless workers effectively, writes Merel van der Lei, CEO of Wyzetalk. Limitations of traditional communication methods In many companies, connecting with frontline employees is in danger...

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