Massive growth ahead for humanoid robot market
The global humanoid robot market size is expected to reach $40,5-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 38,2% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The global market for humanoid robots is poised for substantial growth due to rapid...
As debt soars, know what your total exposure it
South Africa is seeing a marked rise in civil debt litigation, with new case data pointing to sharply higher volumes of default judgments, consent orders and summonses for consumer debt. According to Hammond Pole Attorneys, the trend reflects mounting financial...
Cell C restructuring hits Blu Label earnings
Blu Label has issued a trading statement for the year ended 31 May 2026, warning shareholders that earnings will decrease by more than 20% compared to the previous year. The group reports that it would have reports revenue of R9,4-billion, gross income of...
Breaking news: It’s not always the network
Businesses continue to invest millions in networks, firewalls and cybersecurity, yet many overlook the technology sitting directly between their users and their most critical applications. That blind spot is becoming increasingly expensive, writes Kurt Goodall,...
When is your payroll software a security risk?
"It won't happen to us because we're too small." Many small and medium-sized businesses rely on this logic when it comes to cybercrime risks. Surely criminals will target a business that is larger, promising a handsome payoff for their efforts. Why would they care to...
What the OpenAI security incident teaches us about workload identity
The recent disclosure by OpenAI of a security incident involving Hugging Face has offered a practical, real-world illustration of what can happen when an autonomous system is given a goal, access to tools, and enough authority to pursue that goal across technical...
Shadow AI the next evolution of Shadow IT
Shadow IT, the use of technology systems, software, applications, devices or cloud services without formal approval, management or monitoring, emerged as a by-product of speed and autonomy. By Bryan Hamman, area vice-president: Africa at NetScout When employees moved...
Strong AI oversight and governance will shape the financial services future
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become deeply woven into every aspect of financial services, from customer onboarding and fraud detection to transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and risk assessment. By Chanal Subramoney, group senior compliance manager at...
AI won’t fix a broken customer experience
South African businesses have embraced digital transformation at an unprecedented pace. Artificial intelligence, automation, and new technology platforms are being introduced with the promise of faster service, greater efficiency, and happier customers. Yet many...
The channel should demand proof before recommending protection
Every cybersecurity recommendation carries the reseller’s name with it, writes André Kannemeyer, CEO technology officer at Duxbury Networking. When a platform performs well, the customer sees a sound technology decision. When it generates noise, misses activity,...
Bowmans joins SA AI Association Advisory Board
The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) has announced that law firm Bowmans has joined its Advisory Board. SAAIA is an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South Africa by uniting practitioners across...
Connected healthcare needs a digital backbone
By Henry Adams, Country Manager at InterSystems South Africa - South African healthcare is being pushed to do more with the systems, people, and budgets already under strain. Public and private organisations may face different pressures, but both are working to...