Global cloud infrastructure spending climbs 25% to $102,6bn

According to new research from Omdia, global spending on cloud infrastructure services reached $102,6-billion in Q3 2025, representing 25% year-on-year growth. Market momentum remained stable, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which growth has remained above...

Technology, talent and trust will define the workplace in 2026

With companies increasingly prioritising their employees, they are also recognising that productivity and engagement are driven by how, when and with whom they collaborate rather than solely where they work. Organisations of all sizes are embracing flexible and hybrid...

Swift action needed to unlock AI’s $1trn opportunity for Africa

The African Development Bank has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Developed under the G20 Digital Transformation Working Group, Africa’s AI Productivity...

AI, geopolitics reshaping the future of global energy markets

S&P Global Energy has released its Top Trends report identifying the pivotal developments shaping clean energy technology, sustainability, and growth in global energy markets in 2026. "In 2026, AI's surging power demand growth will be testing grid limits, revenue...

Call for removal of cross-border trade barriers

SMEs and startups are the driving force behind South Africa's economic future, and removing barriers to international trade is crucial for their success. Cross-border payments provider Verto South Africa says local businesses should be able to compete on a level...

Cell C returns to profitability

Cell C has announced an update for the financial and operational performance for its full year period June to May 2025, recording a return to net profit and broad-based growth across the business. The year also delivered growth across key revenue lines and improved...

Beware of SAPS impersonation scam

Since 2023, global reports have painted a picture of South Africa being transformed into a hotbed for fraud, with scammers and fraudsters going to great lengths to carry out elaborate schemes that are convincing enough to transform even the most vigilant person into...

AI-powered cybercrime and defenses on the rise

Check Point Software Technologies has launched its inaugural AI Security Report at the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco, offering an in-depth exploration of how cyber criminals are weaponising artificial intelligence (AI), alongside strategic insights for...

Crypto crime surges in 2025

The 2024 crypto bull run fueled a surge in crypto-related crimes, a trend that has carried into 2025. Over the course of last year, cybercriminals stole $1,73-billion worth of digital assets, making 2024 the fourth-worst year for crypto crime on record. But that...

IBM, Scuderia Ferrari enhance Formala 1 fan experience

IBM and Scuderia Ferrari HP have introduced a new mobile app experience designed to bring the passionate global fanbase of nearly 400-million Tifosi closer than ever to cars, drivers and races. Now available in English and – for the first time – Italian, the app...

PMI shows another decline for manufacturing

The latest Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for April 2025 points to a deterioration in manufacturing sentiment. The index remained in contraction for a sixth straight month. The seasonally adjusted PMI fell by 4 points to 44.7 in April, the weakest reading since...

Machine learning helps protect endangered whales

SAS is helping Fathom Science Inc North Carolina State University tech spin-off that is building digital twins of the ocean, validate its whale location prediction model so vessels can avoid striking critically endangered North Atlantic right whales. Fathom Science...

AI makes privacy more complex than ever

With data privacy critical to establishing business value and trust, a complex landscape is emerging where the demand for local data storage intersects with reliance on global providers’ expertise. The eighth edition of Cisco’s Data Privacy Benchmark Study, conducted...

Doug Woolley exits Dell

Doug Woolley, GM and vice-president: sales for southern Africa at Dell, is leaving the global IT vendor after a 10-year tenure. Having joined Dell in 2015, Woolley has led the local company through a number of changes, including the merger of Dell and EMC in 2016....

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Energising Africa’s potential key to prosperity, sustainability

A number of dedicated events and exhibitions took place in Africa this year to spark discussions and inspiration to see the continent rise. Among them were top energy and infrastructure gatherings that confirmed Africa could become the world's largest energy market....

MTN SA launches Skills Academy

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Entersekt acquires Modirum 3-D Secure

Entersekt has acquired the Modirum 3-D Secure software business from digital payment security provider Modirum, for an undisclosed sum. Modirum is a leader in enabling authenticated, card-not-present payments with a history dating back 25 years. Modirum's cloud-based...

Vertiv acquisition boosts liquid cooling portfolio

Vertiv has announced that subsidiaries of the company have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of CoolTera Ltd, a provider of coolant distribution infrastructure for data center liquid cooling technology and certain assets, including...

A snapshot of the FAANG landscape

It has proved to be a mixed quarter for the mighty FAANG+ stocks (comprised of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google and Microsoft). Fred Razak, chief trading strategist at CMTrading, shares the influences shaping their trajectories and offers insights into what...

CIO challenges – and how to fix them

Across industries, as technology becomes more central to business operations the role of a CIO is increasingly broad. By Dean Wolson, GM:  Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group, southern Africa From digital transformation to the carbon footprints of data centres, CIOs...

Key factors in processing payroll in Africa

The workplace has undergone rapid transformation and as businesses transition to compete in the digital economy, business leaders have to take into consideration the impact on core disciplines - especially human capital management and payroll. When it comes to Africa,...

Managing data critical to maintaining a competitive advantage in retail

Adaptability is critical in the retail space, and in today's world, if you do not have an online presence, you are losing out on a significant opportunity. When making the move online, it is essential to deliver a consistent experience for users - as there is nothing...

MTN SA, Huawei combat loadshedding for SMEs

MTN Business, in collaboration with Huawei and Verteco, has launched the Power-M inverter and battery solar solution tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). An advanced loadshedding solution, HUAWEI Power-M is designed to provide a space-efficient and...

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