Intel showcases AI-ready network vision
With 6G on the horizon, operators are clear that success won’t come from architectural resets, but from evolving the strong compute foundations already built in 5G. Moreover, progress will come from deploying intelligence responsibly and at scale across existing...
Drones damage AWS data centres in UAE
Drone strikes have hit and damaged at least two Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centres in the Gulf region. Two facilities in the United Arab Emirates have been struck, with significant damage. One strike was on Sunday, in a Bahrain data centre, which suffered fire...
Bigger businesses have bigger security blind spots
As organisations scale, their human-centric security governance appears to weaken, creating significant business risk. This is one of the findings from KnowBe4’s 2025 Africa Human Risk Management Report. Other key findings from a continent-wide study of business...
All IT work will involve AI by 2030 – the trick is to find value
By 2030, CIOs expect that 0% of IT work will be done by humans without AI, 75% will be done by humans augmented with AI, and 25% will be done by AI alone, according to a July 2025 survey of over 700 CIOs by Gartner. This means that organisations need to focus on a...
AI Pacesetters are already turning pilots into profit
A small but consistent group of companies outperforms peers across every measure of AI value. These Pacesetters - about 18% of organisations in South Africa, and 13% globally – have been consistently ahead of the pack, according to the third annual Cisco AI Readiness...
Resilience key for cybersecurity
As digital transformation accelerates, so too does the complexity and frequency of cyber threats particularly those originating from within organisations. In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Kearney’s latest report, “Securing the Inside: Insider Threat...
PassiveNeuron cyberespionage targets Windows servers
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) have uncovered an ongoing cyberespionage PassiveNeuron campaign, that targets Windows Server systems in government, financial and industrial organisations across Asia, Africa and Latin America. The activity has...
UCT, CISPA advance cybersecurity, AI research in Africa
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security have signed a landmark agreement that will see the two organisations collaborate on cutting-edge research and capacity building in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The...
Yaga secures R80m in global funding
South African online resale fashion platform Yaga has raised €4-million (about R80-million) in a pre-Series A global funding round, securing investment from Specialist VC, H&M Group Ventures, Trind Ventures, Startup Wise Guys, and a group of angel investors....
NTT Data acquires Alchemy Technology Services
NTT Data has acquired Alchemy Technology Services, a specialist insurance technology consultancy. In addition to strong consultancy and Guidewire credentials, Alchemy has expertise in the specialty insurance market, particularly in supporting complex and regulated...
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Africa’s cultural renaissance fuses creativity and innovation
Our continent is rich with ideas - let's continue to work to support its creative youth towards social upliftment and global dominance, writes Skinder Hundal, global arts director of the British Council. As we stand at the crossroads of cultural transformation and...
Tips to improve your backups
Backups are crucial. Whether you are worried about a ransomware attack or some other disaster taking out the information that keeps your business running, backups are the best way to mitigate data loss risks. Yet, organisations are often unsatisfied with the value...
Anatomy of a phishing attack
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Are printers included in your business cyber security strategy?
With cybercrime rates in South Africa skyrocketing, businesses are increasingly conscious of the need to protect their in-office and remote IT set ups from ill-intentioned hackers. Yudheer Harbhajun, business print sales manager for Epson South Africa, says that while...
AI’s double-edged sword requires a human security approach
Artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in both promise and peril for organisations needing to combat cyber threat actors. As ESET Southern Africa chief technology officer Adrian Stanford notes: "AI is reshaping the battlefield between cyber attackers and defenders,...
Debunking payroll and HR outsourcing myths
Increased efficiency, risk mitigation, access to specialist expertise and the latest technology - the benefits of payroll and HR outsourcing are undeniable. But while the burgeoning demands on these departments have prompted many businesses to outsource their payroll...
Telcos grapple with revenue challenges
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How retailers can prepare for the R100bn e-commerce market
South African retail has experienced profound transformation over the past few years, with digital platforms and e-commerce reshaping consumer expectations. However, we are just in the earliest phases of digital transformation and SME retailers will need to be agile...
How to spot social media job scams
As social media becomes more intertwined with our daily routines, sly cybercriminals are using it to trick people with fake job offers. What are these social-media recruitment scams, and how can you spot the red flags? With over 32% of South Africans struggling to...
Seagate and ASBIS Africa: Meeting the growing demand for advanced surveillance solutions
In today's interconnected world, the demand for real-time information has reached unprecedented levels, driven by our insatiable thirst for data. Nowhere is this more evident than in the surveillance industry, where data analysis is more crucial than ever. The...
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