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...

Security threats are holding back innovation

A massive 64% of IT leaders believe that cybersecurity concerns are negatively impacting their organisation's willingness to invest in innovative tech, according to research by HPE Aruba Networking. This is part of a broader trend locally, with studies showing that...

Teenage cyberbullying: A toxic side-effect of online socialisation

Teenagers fall prey to bullying while using the Internet - a platform that provides safe haven for bullies - according to a questionnaire-based study by Wolters Kluwer published in a recent issue of the journal Medicine. "Cyberbullying represents a major concern...

Attitudes toward diversity vary in emerging economies

Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, many emerging economies grappled with challenges linked to diversity and changing demographics, according to a new Pew Research Center report. But people who interact more with those who are different from them - whether religiously,...

Adult content sees growth in use and malware

With 'stay at home - stay safe' being the new motto for 2020, and adult content platforms experiencing an influx of visitors, security risks in this field have never been so relevant. A review of 2019 threat activity by Kaspersky researchers demonstrates that the...

African cities are getting more expensive to live in

The majority of African countries have risen in ranking in terms of expenses and cost of living for expatriates, according to Mercer's 2020 Cost of Living Survey. This year, Victoria, Seychelles (14) takes the lead as the most expensive city in Africa while Ndjamena,...

Cisco debuts SecureX for integrated security

Cisco's SecureX, touted as the broadest and most integrated cloud-native security platform, will be available globally on 30 June, included with all Cisco security products. Organisations face the challenge of managing business and security challenges at unprecedented...

Tourism restart signals hope for millions

It’s more than three months since the World Health Organisation declared the Covid-19 pandemic, and the crisis continues to threaten jobs and livelihoods in tourism and beyond. The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)is leading a Global Tourism Crisis...

SA’s youth concerned about a range of issues

As South Africa celebrates Youth Day, results from a sweeping pan-African survey reveal that the country's youth have rising concerns about the future of the country and weakening trust in the power of democracy, while unemployment and corruption are considered the...

Economy now top concern for SA consumers

Unemployment and the economy have displaced Covid-19 as the top concerns for South African consumers as they personally experience the economic squeeze after weeks of lockdown. This is according to new Consumer Pulse research from GfK South Africa into the behaviours...

Changes to company operations could become permanent

Since the Covid-19 outbreak, almost all IT and IT enabled services have adopted a new work culture by allowing employees to work from home. Remote working over the last three months has positively impacted productivity and if sustained over the long term, it can have...

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