SoftBank Group and Intel in $2B investment deal
SoftBank Group and Intel have signed a definitive securities purchase agreement, under which SoftBank will make a $2-billion investment in Intel common stock. Masayoshi Son, chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group, comments: “Semiconductors are the foundation of every...
AFSUG appoints Corlia van Zyl as vice-chair
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) has announced appointment of Corlia van Zyl as the new vice-chair of the AFSUG board of directors. Van Zyl currently serves as digital and technology director at Heineken Beverages, and has been an active AFSUG Board Member since...
$4,8trn AI opportunity could widen inequality gap
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming economies and creating opportunities - but it also poses risks of greater inequality. UN Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Technology and Innovation Report 2025 warns that while AI can be a powerful tool for progress, it is...
Intel Core Ultra helps Deloitte speed routine tasks
A 50% reduction in processing time for routine tasks from a single tech change? How about increased productivity, speed and cost efficiency, reduced error rates, and much greater security and privacy because of the same technology tweak? These are the types of...
IBM tees up watsonx for the 2025 Masters
IBM and the Masters Tournament have announced a series of digital fan features returning to the award-winning Masters app and Masters.com ahead of this year's Tournament. The watsonx AI-powered capabilities – the latest in a 30-year collaboration between IBM and the...
Vumacam helps make the inner city safer
Afhco, a property company specialising in affordable housing in Johannesburg’s inner city and greater Gauteng, and long-standing partner Vumacam, have joined forces with Jozi My Jozi to help make the inner city a safer, more inclusive space. In line with Afhco’s...
Top cryptocurrencies see volume drop
After an explosive February marked by record-breaking trading volumes, March saw a dramatic turn in the crypto market, reflecting investor caution, regulatory pressure, and macroeconomic concerns. According to data presented by CryptoPresales.com, the combined monthly...
How does tobacco, alcohol use impact households?
New research by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) PhD candidate Zunda Chisha has shown that tobacco and alcohol use in South Africa have profound economic and health consequences at both the household and child health levels. Chisha graduate this week with a PhD in...
AI solutions and services to generate $22,3trn global impact
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to have a profound impact on the global economy, according to a comprehensive analysis from IDC. According to IDC, investments in AI solutions and services are projected to yield a global cumulative impact of $22,3-trillion by 2030,...
Network attackers are more likely to log in than break in
The primary way that cyber attackers gain initial access to networks, accounting for 56% of cases, is by exploiting external remote services, which include edge devices such as firewalls and VPNs, by leveraging valid accounts. This is the headline finding from the...
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What security monitoring can tell you about your business
Security monitoring technology continuously logs and analyses data from network points and nodes, enabling security teams to detect and respond to incidents faster and, while this is crucial, it's not the full extent of its usefulness. By offering continuous...
Innovation, competition fueling disruption in trade credit insurance
South Africa's trade credit insurance offerings have largely retained their European roots making them less than ideal for the local market, says Gareth Joubert, MD at Hollard Trade Credit. "We have a matured trade credit insurance market, but the product is still on...
Mustek adds IBM to security portfolio
Mustek's Cloudshop has partnered with IBM's ReaQta division to expand its cybersecurity threat detection and response capabilities. IBM 's ReaQta's endpoint security solutions are designed to leverage AI to automatically identify and manage threats while remaining...
Frogfoot goes on the acquisition trail
Frogfoot Networks has acquired two fibre specialists - Garden Route Networks and Route Networks - to extend its connectivity and infrastructure capabilities along the South African coast. The acquisition allows for the organisation to seamlessly improve its...
Trends shaping financial inclusion in insurance
South Africa stands as one of the most unequal societies in the world - underscoring the critical importance of financial inclusion in the nation's progress, writes Vis Govender, co-founder of Everything Insure and CEO of FirstEquity Group. Beyond growth and...
Dealing with SA’s neglected human capital potential
South Africa finds itself amidst a complex web of social, economic, and environmental crises, writes Bonga Ntuli, executive board member and director of strategy and digital services at Royal HaskoningDHV Southern Africa. While some strides have been made toward...
The power of regular ERP updates for manufacturers
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, staying ahead of the competition requires constant adaptation and optimisation. Tempting as it is to stick to the 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' credo, one crucial aspect of maintaining a competitive edge lies in regularly...
A unified approach to compliance, risk, and culture
In today's interconnected digital environment, ensuring the security of sensitive information and maintaining a resilient infrastructure has never been more crucial. By Ryan Boyes, governance, risk and compliance officer at Galix The amalgamation of compliance, risk...
The hidden costs of meaningless meetings
Meetings have been a part of the business landscape and company calendar for as long as anyone can remember - and, indeed, have played a valuable role as a forum to communicate, collaborate, and innovate. However many, perhaps even most meetings today, no longer serve...
Embedded payments drive better online retail customer experiences?
With South Africa's online retail space now worth more than R50-billion and growing continuously, the sector is only going to become more competitive. That's true for online retailers of all sizes too. By Joel Bronkowski, country lead: South Africa at Paystack At the...
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