In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

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...

Manufacturing to lead public cloud spending jump

Combined spending on public cloud infrastructure and software services in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is expected to grow 27% year on year in 2021, rising to a value of more than $5-billion, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC's new Worldwide...

3D printer shipments recover

Shipments of high-end Industrial and Design 3D printers continued to recover in Q1 2021 as deliveries into the US and Europe began to mirror the recovery previously seen in China, according to Context. In the Industrial price class - which accounted for 52% of global...

The rise of the chief digital officer

The race to drive competitive advantage and improved efficiency through better use of information assets is leading to a sharp rise in the number of chief data officers (CDOs). As a result, Gartner predicts that 90% of large companies will have a CDO role by the end...

Gamification can make contact centres better

The rapid growth of Gamification and the computer game culture are helping to create more efficient and profitable contact centres. This is according to strategic back office workforce optimisation consultant Graeme Gabriel from Verint, who conducted seminars in...

Crowdfunding to solve Africa’s finance dilemma

While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the primary job creation engine in Africa, accounting for over 95% of firms and 60% to 70% of employment, African SMEs report access to finance as the biggest obstacle to growth. There is no lack of good ideas, but...

Stay safe online on Safer Internet Day

According to statistics from McAfee's Global Cost of Cybercrime report, cybercrime costs the South African economy about R5,8-billion a year. In light of Safer Internet Day celebrated tomorrow (9 February 2016), consumers are urged to practice safer internet habits to...

AdaptIT increases turnover and profits

Adapt IT has reported increased turnover and profit for the six months ended 31 December 2015. “We have been consistent in pursuing diversification through an organic and acquisitive growth strategy which has contributed to this positive set of results for Adapt IT,”...

Orange supports Cape Town’s French Tech status

Orange Business Services has welcomed the French government’s decision to award the French Tech label to the city of Cape Town recently. The announcement came as part of the "French Tech Hub" programme launched a year ago, which promotes the vitality of the...

AXA provides insurance services to Jumia users

Africa Internet Group and AXA, a leader in insurance and asset management, have announced a partnership whereby AXA will become the exclusive provider of insurance products and services through Jumia and other AIG online and mobile platforms in Africa. Going forward,...

CRM programmes miss a trick

South African consumers are demonstrating an appetite for customer loyalty programmes - but shun the programmes that are on offer. The 2016 Truth Loyalty white paper shows that 26% of economically active South Africans use customer loyalty programmes more than they...

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