Confidence in business data is key
Business data has never been as available – perhaps even as unavoidable – as it is today, with every expense tracked, every transaction sliced and diced, and every client described down to the finest nuances of their purchasing history and personal preferences. In...
HP Inc brings in AI to replace up to 6 000 jobs
HP Inc, whose profit for the year fell short of estimates, will replace between 4 000 and 6 000 employees with artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These job cuts could save the company as much as $1-billion a year. “It’s something we have to do to make sure the...
What supply chain leaders should prioritise
Advanced data visibility and the insights gained from scenario planning can enable chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) to be a driving force to navigate risk and uncertainty for their organisations, says Gartner. During the opening keynote at this year’s Gartner...
Smart cities set for boom period
Thanks to government initiatives and emerging technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, big data analytics, and IoT, the global smart cities market is anticipated to reach $3 757,9-million by 2030 – growing at a CAGR of 29,4% - according to a new report by Grand View...
‘Recalibration’ of SETA board chair appointments on shaky ground
Even the creative reframing of the withdrawal of 20 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) board chair appointments – “as an example of democracy in action” – can’t disguise the fact that governance failures like these could be easily avoided, according to...
Intel shows new GPUs for AI and workstations
At Computex 2025 in Taiwan, Intel has unveiled a new lineup of graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI accelerators designed for professionals and developers. Intel’s announcements include: New Intel Arc Pro B-Series GPUs: Intel announces Intel Arc Pro B60 and Intel...
Consumer spend slows despite economic recovery
The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for Q1 2025 reveals a noticeable deceleration in card spending growth, even as broader economic indicators show signs of improvement. While overall card spending and transaction volumes grew by 7% and 10% respectively in Q1,...
These are the top industries taking SA talent to the US
The presence of South Africans in the US has increased from over 75 000 to at least 133 359 migrants over the past 10 years, according to the US Census Bureau – with skilled, experienced, and high-qualified professionals in key fields being offered everything from...
Quantum computing investment surges
New research from Naoris Protocol reveals that IT directors at major global corporations are significantly increasing quantum computing budgets in anticipation of transformative industry impacts. Eighty-four percent of IT directors expect quantum computing to have...
Why Africa can’t trade freely until payments are borderless
Despite decades of trade blocs and policy frameworks, intra-Africa trade still accounts for a reported 18% of total trade, compared to 59% in Asia and 68% in Europe. One major reason is the result of moving money across borders which remains costly and fragmented. But...
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Online retailers must service customers where they demand
We have heard it said many times before but it doesn't change the fact that it is true: technology is, and will continue to be, crucial to an online retailer's competitiveness and success. By David Meintjes, CEO of Telviva Retailers know that today's consumer, and no...
Retailers must accommodate consumers who use cash
With recent research showing that only 14% of South African consumers are ready to go completely cashless, retailers should be looking at ways to accommodate their customers' preferred way to pay, while also reducing their operating costs. Leading retailers are...
Embrace UCX to improve customer engagement, raise brand awareness
Modern consumers have become accustomed to communicating with brands over their preferred communication channels, whether this is chat, voice or other virtual experiences, meaning that offering a unified customer experience (UCX) is key for businesses to build...
Create an environment for your CHRO to operate in high-res
Over two years beyond the pandemic, the skills gap remains high, affecting productivity. Leaders now focus on leveraging the full potential of data, technology and people to speed transformation and growth. They've put it at the top of their agenda, and according to...
The value of an ecosystem in the complex cloud environment
As the cloud landscape grows and sprawls, it's becoming increasingly complex for users to keep up with all the moving parts, processes, and new developments. The cloud 'ecosystem', as it's called, refers to all these multiple building blocks that make up a cloud...
Opportunities for business expansion in the evolving payments landscape
South Africa could experience some turbulence in 2023 due to high levels of inflation and the Reserve Bank being unlikely to move away from its rate hike cycle - including the most recent increase of 25 basis points - overall leading to a rather bearish outlook. This...
Hard core or hard code? Traits of a successful software developer
What makes a successful software developer? Is it the number of degrees or certifications that they have, or the number of years of experience they have accumulated? By Craig Williams, technical director at Webtonic These certainly can be important, however, there are...
EziPay partners with MFS Africa
Cross-border remittances and digital wallet company EziPay, has partnered with digital payments gateway MFS Africa to bring last mile connectivity for remittances and collections to and from mobile money wallets and bank accounts in Africa. The partnership comes at a...
Student accommodation player increases investment in local startup
Student.com has increased its stake in South African tech start-up DigsConnect.com. Student.com initially invested an undisclosed amount in mid-2022, with founder CEO Luke Nolan saying that Africa offers exciting growth avenues for Student.com. "Finding student...
Datacentrix scoops six HPE partner awards
Datacentrix has received four company awards at the recent Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Partner Awards 2022, including Overall Partner of the Year, as well as two individual accolades. Wimpie Jansen van Rensburg, Datacentrix business unit manager: enterprise...
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