How South African businesses can unlock ROI from investment into AI
Artificial intelligence has reached a tipping point. Globally, the AI market is expected to surpass $1,8-trillion by 2030, with generative AI alone attracting nearly $34-billion in private investment this year. Companies across sectors are racing to embed AI into...
Lombard and Credeq pioneer Gemini Enterprise
Lombard and Credeq are among the first companies in Africa to successfully deploy Gemini Enterprise, Google’s newest enterprise-grade AI enabler service, collaborating with Synthesis and Google Cloud Africa. “This is a brand-new enterprise offering from Google, and we...
IoT can deliver advanced and optimised transport systems
Integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) with EVs offers a range of benefits to users, manufacturers and charging station managers – ultimately helping to deliver a greener, more sustainable future. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is well underway, driven by the...
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...
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 rise of the Autonomous Enterprise will redefine business in 2026
A powerful shift is reshaping how organisations operate, compete and grow, writes Sergio Maccotta, senior vice-president and GM of SAP Middle East and Africa – South. The era of digitisation is giving way to something more profound: the Autonomous Enterprise - a...
AI levels the playing field for SMEs
In many small businesses, the owner often starts out as the bookkeeper, the customer-service desk, the IT technician and the person who steps in when a delivery goes wrong. By Linda Saunders, country manager and senior director: solution engineering, Africa at...
There’s a smarter way to manage your tech budget
Buying laptops and desktops outright ties up cash in assets that lose value fast. Device-as-a-Service (DaaS), also known as full-maintenance rentals, replaces large upfront purchases with a single monthly operating cost that includes the hardware, support, insurance,...
How secure modern networks unlock the true power of AI
AI is rapidly becoming the primary driver of growth and innovation, transforming industries and reshaping value creation. By Kamil Hurriparsad, networking architecture executive at Cisco South Africa Yet, despite ambitious plans, many companies aren't fully prepared...
Data readiness is the silent barrier to AI success
While South African organisations rush to deploy artificial intelligence, many are finding their efforts slowed by a lack of basic data readiness. This is according to Daniel Acton, chief technology officer at Accelera Digital Group (ADG), who adds that the...
Why every board needs an AI expert
Artificial intelligence is no longer a niche tool. It sits inside core workflows, decision systems, and customer experiences. For boards in South Africa and beyond, that raises a key question: who on your board can interrogate AI decisions with the same rigor used for...