Veeam aims to put trust back into the data platform
Kathy Gibson reports from the Veeam ProPartner Summit 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted enterprises’ relationship with their data, which could expose that data to new threats. To plug this emerging gap in enterprise resilience, Veeam has added a new...
These are the pioneers building next-era AI infrastructure
The World Economic Forum has announced its 2026 Technology Pioneers cohort, recognising 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries that are developing breakthrough technologies with the potential to transform industries and societies. The cohort reflects the growing...
$2,5trn in crypto exposed to quantum attacks
Although several major blockchains started working on quantum security this year, the total value of cryptocurrency exposed to these attacks remains high. According to data presented by TechGaged.com, none of the world`s 20 largest blockchains is fully...
Headwinds challenge global telecom services
Worldwide spending on Telecom Services and Pay TV Services reached $1,551-trillion in 2025, expanding by 2% year-over-year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. IDC expects that the worldwide spending on...
The time to act on AI fluency, workplace transformation is now
Foundational AI models are trained primarily on Internet data — and Africa's voices, languages, and cultural contexts are significantly underrepresented in that data. This is the word from Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering...
Youth Capital calls for labour market refunding
This week’s release of Statistics South Africa's Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q1:2026 should end any remaining pretence that South Africa's labour market is in a slow recovery. It is not recovering. It is being hollowed out, hitting young people first and the...
AI, emerging tech can shape smarter, resilient, sustainable cities
As urbanisation accelerates and cities face growing challenges, 20 United Nations organisations and a group of leading urban experts have called on governments, mayors, and the private sector to unlock the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Economic activity moderates amid rising fuel pressures
Reflecting mounting economic pressure, the PayInc Economic Index declined in April 2026, signalling the impact of the fuel price adjustments on households and businesses. The index tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, together with a...
SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide
South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...
Unemployment stats reflect market pressures
The Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the first quarter of 2026, released yesterday by Stats SA, points to an unemployment rate now standing at 32,7%. Frank Blackmore, lead economist at KPMG, points out that employment, like GDP, tends to fluctuate seasonally, so some...
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The growing importance of sovereign AI in a globalised digital economy
Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a futuristic concept to a vital component of our daily lives. It is no longer a futuristic concept; it has become deeply woven into everyday life, powering everything from online recommendations to financial risk...
Using AI to protect data is crucial
The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly changing, with hackers increasingly utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to carry out sophisticated attacks on their targets, writes Hemant Harie, group chief technology officer at Data Management Professionals South Africa. To...
When FOBO meets IT talent strategy, professionals must build capability
Over the past year, a new acronym has emerged that captures the mood of many people: FOBO, or the fear of becoming obsolete. Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus As AI evolves, cyber threats grow, and automation reshapes work, many professionals are asking whether...
2026: the year of AI execution for SA businesses
As we start 2026, artificial intelligence in South Africa is entering a new era defined not by experimentation, but by execution. Across the region, the conversation is shifting from “how do we build AI?” to “how do we power, govern, and scale it responsibly?” By Dean...
How to overcome IoT’s security and privacy concerns
There can be little doubt that the Internet of Things (IoT) offers a wide range of benefits to both organisations and consumers – from automation and predictive maintenance in industry, to fitness trackers and smart homes in the consumer space. However, the benefits...
The user experience revolution: What WiFi 7 means for end users
WiFi 7 transforms the network edge and challenges traditional design assumptions. What do those advances mean for everyday users and where does the technology become tangible? By Martin May, business development: Networking at Duxbury For most people, WiFi is judged...
Voice is the new VIP channel for business
In a technology landscape increasingly dominated by automated agents and chatbots, the humble telephone call was predicted to become obsolete. However, as we settle into 2026, South African businesses are finding the opposite to be true. According to Nic Laschinger,...
Be aware of these AI risks before your technical debt is too high
According to research house, McKinsey, while 64% of workforce report using generative AI (GenAI) tools, it is not yet impacting the value at an enterprise level. While a large majority are in experimental stage, often piloting use, this has not translated into value...
How to secure the public-private partnerships revitalising SA’s critical infrastructure
Good roads, efficient ports, well-run rail networks, as well as reliable electricity and water supply are all part of a well-developed infrastructure that’s critical for economic growth and prosperity. By Martin Fernandes, business development manager (Africa):...
Acer expands connectivity product lineup
Acer has expanded its connectivity product lineup with four new networking devices that bring next-generation WiFi 7 and 5G performance to more usage scenarios. The new lineup includes the Predator Connect X7S 5G CPE, the Acer Connect Ovia T360 Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band Mesh...
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