May 2025 sees continued salary moderation
The average take-home pay slowed for the third consecutive month in May 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), which tracks approximately 3,8-million salary earners in South Africa. This trend reflects the impact of a subdued economic...
Microsoft aims to create enablers for SA’s future in AI
Microsoft South Africa hosted its AI Skilling Day, bringing together more than 2 000 learners, industry leaders, customers, partners, government officials, and community stakeholders dedicated to advancing the future of South Africans. AI is already reshaping...
HPE partners with Nvidia on AI factories
At HPE Discover in Las Vegas, HPE announced new solutions to supercharge the creation, adoption and management of AI factories across the AI lifecycle and for every type of organisation. HPE is expanding its Nvidia AI Computing by HPE portfolio of AI factory solutions...
Donating blood preferential to handing over health data, survey finds
While 69% of Americans are comfortable sharing their health data to improve their own care, only 40% are comfortable sharing that same data with tech companies for AI-driven products. This is according to new Qlik research, which also finds that, despite growing AI...
SAS Hackathon open for registration
While artificial intelligence (AI) remains the hottest area in business and technology, many people and organisations struggle to use it effectively to deliver value. The fifth annual SAS Hackathon, open for registration now through 31 August 2025, provides a way for...
Failure to spot financial crime red flags costs businesses billions
Despite efforts to improve compliance, South African businesses remain highly vulnerable to financial crime - with an estimated R182-billion lost annually to money laundering and related illicit activity. This is according to Global Financial Integrity, a US-based...
Print innovation: the often-overlooked driver of business competitiveness
In an era where digital transformation dominates boardroom discussions, print and document technology rarely makes the headlines. Yet, it remains one of the most quietly effective tools in helping businesses enhance productivity, improve security, and adapt to the...
The importance of DEI initiatives in an African context
Africa is often described as a great melting pot – and with good reason. This vast continent holds a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and ethnicities. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa However, across the continent historical, political, and economic...
The road to responsible AI is paved with data efficiency
Discussions surrounding the responsible adoption of AI are increasingly taking centre stage in boardrooms across Africa. A significant number of CEOs are grappling with the ethical complexities inherent in implementing this powerful technology. One pressing issue...
Data centres and the need to protect against unpredictable disruptions
In today's data centre environment, outages – whether related to power, water or fibre optics – are a daily reality. However, it is not just about responding to these events; it is about being prepared and capable when they occur. By Jacques De Jager, chief operations...
What does a good cyber security incident response plan look like?
It doesn't matter how large your organisation is, you are at risk. Sooner or later cyber criminals will try to attack you. It’s not a matter of whether your organisation will face a security incident, but rather when. That's why a robust incident response plan is...
Disrupt first, ask questions later
Attackers don’t wait for board approval. They slip through a mis-configured firewall at 02:00 on a Sunday or phish a distracted employee just before quarter-end. By Ryno Le Roux, cyber operations manager at NEC XON At that moment, every control you’ve bought is judged...