First pan-African quantum challenge launched
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SA’s business liquidations skyrocket
South Africa’s corporate sector is under siege with the latest report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealing that 145 businesses were liquidated in September - pushing the 2025 year-to-date total to 1 180 closures. This marks a 23,9% spike compared to...
AFHRI recovers on the back of marginally lower interest rates
The results of the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the fourth quarter of 2024 have been released, confirming a modest improvement in the financial position of South African households - mainly due to three cuts of 25 basis points each in the repo...
Pinnacle signs up as IBM’s second distributor in SA
Looking to leverage the vendor’s innovations in AI, hybrid cloud, data analytics, and cybersecurity, Pinnacle ICT has signed to become IBM’s second major distributor in South Africa. At the heart of this collaboration is Pinnacle’s mission to provide businesses with...
CEOs believe their executive teams lack ‘AI savvy’
Only 44% of CIOs are deemed by their CEOs to be “AI savvy” according to a survey by Gartner.The Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey of 456 CEOs and other senior business executives worldwide was conducted from June to November 2024 and measured CEOs'...
The impact of Trump’s tariffs on the supply chain
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has been accompanied by aggressive trade policies including expanded tariffs on Chinese imports, universal import levies, and uncertainty around multilateral trade agreements which are reshaping global supply chains....
Phishing scam targets MS Dynamics 365 Customer Voice
Check Point Research has identified a new phishing campaign that exploits Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Customer Voice, a customer relationship management software product. It’s often used to record customer calls, monitor customer reviews, share surveys, and track...
Steady growth for UC&C market
In 2024, the worldwide Unified Communications & Collaboration (UC&C) market revenues grew 7,8% year-on-year (YoY) to $69,2-billion, according to the International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Unified Communications and Collaboration Tracker....
Key actions to build employee trust amid times of disruption
HR leaders must take four strategic actions to strengthen employee trust and stave off negative talent outcomes and decreased productivity in today's rapidly changing business landscape, according to Gartner. “Trust is crucial for organisations’ success,” says Ned...
The danger of corporate email being used for personal accounts
Employees may also use corporate emails to register for personal accounts on marketplaces and social media, increasing the risk of account theft and corporate security breaches, according to a study by Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence. Kaspersky experts...
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Customer convenience is now king
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Data management must be top of mind for modern enterprises
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Environmentally friendly battery recycling for SA on the cards
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What to expect from AI in the new year
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Business communication compromise predictions for 2023
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