Solid growth for ESS market
The external OEM enterprise storage systems (ESS) market showed a solid performance in the fourth quarter of 2025 reaching $9,7-billion in vendor revenue led by positive growth from top vendors and across most of the regions, according to IDC’s latest Worldwide...
The main malware threats to SA
Spyware attacks in South Africa increased 117% YoY making it the biggest malware threat in the local market, according to Kaspersky, with password stealers running a close second – growing 116% YoY. Exploit attacks were detected 20% more often in South Africa, while...
Global AI spending will surge to $1,5trn this year
Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total nearly $1,5-trillion in 2025 according to Gartner. "The forecast assumes continued investment in AI infrastructure expansion, as major hyperscalers continue to increase investments in data centres with AI-optimised...
Digital divide hinders service delivery to poor communities
The spread of digital technology has changed how services are delivered, but not always in ways that benefit everyone equally. At present, the system often tilts in favour of service providers and wealthier groups, leaving poorer or rural communities at a...
Cyberattacks on SMBs nearly double in 2025
There has been a dramatic escalation in the number of cyberattacks targeting SMBs who faced nearly twice as many weekly incidents in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year. This is according to cybersecurity organisation Guardz’s Mid-Year...
Infostealer and ransomware on the rise in SA
Understanding the growing and sophisticated cyberthreat landscape is now a prerequisite for day-to-day cyber defence in South Africa, according to Maher Yamout, lead security researcher for the Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) at Kaspersky, who unpacked...
In the age of GenAI, preemptive capabilities are the future for security
By 2030, preemptive cybersecurity solutions will account for 50% of IT security spending, up from less than 5% in 2024, replacing standalone detection and response (DR) solutions as the preferred approach to defend against cyberthreats, according to Gartner....
Agentic AI gains prominence in boardroom discussions
Corporate boardrooms are buzzing with a new artificial intelligence (AI) narrative. There are notable company discussions around agentic AI in 2025, as firms shift from basic automation and generative AI (GenAI) pilots toward autonomous, decision-making AI systems...
Google looks to Africa’s youth for the future
Looking to reaffirm its commitment to Africa – particularly its youth – Google has initiated a number of projects focused on empowering the continent’s next generation through AI, unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. New...
AI-based supply chain forecasting will predict future demand by 2030
Seventy percent of large-scale organisations will adopt AI-based forecasting to predict future demand by 2030, according to Gartner. Achieving touchless forecasting that eliminates the need for frequent manual inputs and regular human interventions provides a unique...
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How to rebuild labour market trust and productivity
South Africa's labour market is under pressure. Operating models are changing in response to changing client needs, mainly through digitisation. This is causing an increase in demand for skills not readily available A deteriorating macro environment combined with high...
Vodacom Group to list and trade on A2X
Vodacom Group will trade as a secondary listing on the A2X Stock Exchange at market open on Thursday 26 October 2023. Holders of Vodacom Group's ordinary shares can be traded on A2X from the date of listing. The group will retain its primary listing on the...
Nutanix celebrates partners with 2023 channel awards
Nutanix celebrated its partners at the recent .NEXT on Tour event held in Johannesburg South Africa. Partners were recognised for their commitment, leadership and sales excellence, as well as their innovation in serving customers across the region. "At Nutanix we are...
Nokia talks about the power of n
At Gitex Technology Week 2023, Nokia's Network Infrastructure (NI) is demonstrating how disruptive network technologies for infrastructure are pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability to open up new opportunities for the telecom industry. The global B2B...
Shumani opens Cape Town office
Shumani Industrial Equipment has officially launched its Cape Town regional office, under the management of Cray van Staden. "With his deep understanding of the industry, having van Staden onboard will significantly benefit our organisation," comments Shumani MD...
Belva Digital partners with Infobip
Belva Digital, a marketing technology company based in Kenya has expanded and enhanced its product portfolio through its participation in the Infobip Partner Connect Programme, which has enabled it to widen its customer network. While Belva Digital had the...
Navigating cybersecurity challenges in transport and logistics
The African transport and logistics sector is a rapid adopter of industrial automation, embracing technologies such as the internet of things (IoT) and operational technologies (OT) to enhance efficiency. However, cautions Ben de Klerk, Eastern Cape branch manager at...
How to benefit from AI-driven cybersecurity
South Africa leads the rest of Africa when it comes to cybercrime. In 2022, 230-million threats were detected in the country, well exceeding Morocco in second place with 71-million threats. By Steven Kenny, architect and engineering program manager: EMEA at Axis...
The complexity of data sovereignty in a multi-polar world
The importance of data sovereignty and security creates complexity in a world where sharing such information across borders generates huge social and economic benefits, writes Andrew Cruise, MD of Routed. It is clear that in the digital age, data sovereignty is...
Ericsson opens regional 5G Core Excellence Centre
Ericsson has announced the opening of a 5G Core (5GC) Excellence Centre serving the Middle East and Africa region. Through interactive demonstrations and use cases that exemplify the real-world applications of 5G technology, Ericsson will leverage the Excellence...
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