Resilience vital as SA’s supply chains come under pressure
As the global economy reels from yet another round of trade shocks, South Africa’s supply chains are once again caught in the crosshairs of disruption. A recent US court decision to overturn former President Donald Trump’s tariffs has triggered confusion among global...
Mobile device-as-a-service fills enterprise niche
Mobile device-as-a-service (MDaaS) market is rapidly expanding, driven by enterprises' increasing demand for sustainability, flexibility, and comprehensive device management solutions. As organisations prioritise operational efficiency and employee satisfaction, MDaaS...
Applications open for AWS 2025 Generative AI Accelerator
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened applications for the third cohort of the AWS Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA), an eight-week global program designed to scale early-stage startups building foundational generative AI technologies. Forty promising startups from...
AI boosts Wimbledon fan engagement
The All England Lawn Tennis Club and IBM have announced new and enhanced AI-powered digital experiences coming to The Championships, Wimbledon 2025. Making its debut is 'Match Chat', an interactive AI assistant that can answer fans' questions during live singles...
Strong rebound for AR/VR market
The global AR/VR headset market posted a strong rebound in the latest quarter, growing 18,1% year-over-year, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The resurgence was led...
Sun releases strong flare
The Sun emitted a strong flare on Tuesday (17 June 2025). NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. The image shows a subset of extreme ultraviolet light that highlights the extremely hot material in flares...
The future of SA’s tech sector depends on young talent
If you ask any South African tech leader what keeps them up at night, chances are the answer will not just be the country’s unreliable energy grid or regulation. Ralph Berndt, head of sales and marketing at inq South Africa You can add skills to that list as well. Or...
How to get maximum benefits out of DevOps
These days, a company’s software ecosystem is a strategic business decision, not just a choice around tools and technologies. By Nic Evans, head of business agility at iOCO Digital Many organisations have found that off-the-shelf tools often don’t match their...
New mandate for the C-suite: lead with data, scale with AI
One of the most pressing decisions facing today’s C-suite is where to invest in technology to drive sustainable value, writes Shaun Vorster, digital transformation officer at Forvis Mazars South Africa. When done right, digital transformation doesn’t just modernise...
E-registration will reshape SA property transactions
After years of anticipation, the South African electronic deeds registration system (eDRS) launched on the 1st of April and is set to modernise property registration in the country and improve turnaround times. In a world where AI is already transforming the real...
What Africa’s renewable investment wave needs is design
There are established markets, and then there are conditions that precede them. Africa’s renewable energy sector finds itself suspended between the two – an area where assets have begun to accumulate, but where the mechanisms for scaled capital reallocation remain...
The untapped opportunity in corporate computer refurbishment
Africa is at a pivotal moment in its digital journey, writes Wale Arewa, CEO of Xperien. With a rapidly growing youth population and increasing demand for affordable technology, there's a pressing need to address the mounting electronic waste (e-waste) challenge....