The rise of response-ready cybersecurity
If there’s one thing the current threat landscape has made clear, it’s that prevention and response readiness aren’t mutually exclusive – instead, you need both. Preventative controls are essential, but the uncomfortable truth is that they’re never a guarantee of...
Sage expands AI agents across finance, HR and operations
Sage has announced the advancement of AI agents across finance, HR and operations, embedding intelligent automation directly into core business systems. Sage is bringing these AI agents directly into the systems that businesses and accountants rely on, automating...
Bitexen launches in SA
Digital asset platform Bitexen is formally entering the South African market after 18 months of building a regulated presence, establishing banking relationships, and laying the groundwork for broader digital asset infrastructure Bitexen serves more than 4-million...
CMC Networks partner with Avant Communications
CMC Networks has partnered with Avant Communications, an IT decision-making platform and technology distributor, to support enterprises with connectivity across EMEA. The partnership provides Avant’s global partner network of advisors and enterprises with streamlined...
CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era
The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...
Business activity, new sales drive PMI recovery
The seasonally adjusted PMI increased to 52.6 in April, from 49.0 in March, marking a meaningful rebound at the start of the second quarter. The improvement was driven by stronger business activity and a sharp recovery in new sales orders, pointing to firmer near-term...
Workload piles up for HR managers
Forty-seven percent of managers say that more is expected of them, and they must work harder today compared to one year ago, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 2 947 employees and managers from November and December 2025 to uncover the managerial...
Bitcoin tops list of quantum-exposed blockchains
Quantum computing is moving faster than expected, and crypto isn’t keeping up. This is according to new TechGaged.com research, based on qLABS data, which shows a clear divide in readiness - with Bitcoin ranking as the most vulnerable blockchain and Cardano emerging...
SMEs can compete for skilled staff against high-paying corporates
As South Africa marked Workers’ Day on Friday 1 May, many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing increasing pressure to retain scarce skilled talent in the face of steep corporate salary competition. However, while bigger firms may have the upper hand when it...
Beware of bogus World Cup sites
Millions of football fans around the world are gearing up for the World Cup, and cybercriminals are seizing the moment to exploit the heightened interest. Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered various types of scams that mimic official tournament resources or leverage...
Microsoft equips non-profits with AI skills
Microsoft South Africa today announced the launch of the AI for Non-profits Signature Credential as part of Microsoft Elevate, unveiled at the Women in Tech Global Summit 2026 in South Africa. The new credential is designed to equip non-profit professionals with...
Sea Monster partners with King’s Trust International
Launched in 2011, Sea Monster uses gaming as an instrument for change. Over the past 15 years, with more than R16-million investment from growth funding partner Edge Growth across multiple funds, it has made significant progress. As a small business development...