Threat actors are exploiting the AI boom
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) continues to capture global attention, threat actors are quick to exploit AI’s capabilities and popularity. From deepfake scams to impersonation attacks, the rising trust in AI-powered platforms has created new openings...
Telecoms industry at centre of SA’s digital fraud tsunami
The scale and sophistication of digital fraud in South Africa is reaching crisis levels - with the telecommunications sector at the centre of the storm. Speaking at the recent SAFPS International Fraud Summit, Thokozani Mvelase, CEO of the Communication Risk...
Dell unveils next-gen AI solutions with Nvidia
Dell Technologies aims to help enterprises accelerate AI adoption and achieve faster time to value through a number of new innovations across the Dell AI Factory with Nvidia, designed to. As enterprises make AI central to their strategy and progress from...
Old Mutual sounds alarm on skyrocketing deepfake scams
Old Mutual has urged South Africans to be on high alert as deepfake scams become increasingly sophisticated and widespread, with scammers now using artificial intelligence (AI) to create convincing fake videos, voices, and images to defraud unsuspecting individuals...
Chris Norton joins Kaspersky as GM: sub-Saharan Africa
Kaspersky has appointed Chris Norton as its new GM for sub-Saharan Africa, with the goal of driving Kaspersky’s expansion across the continent. Kaspersky has been operating in Africa since 2009. In 2024, Kaspersky’s business in Africa achieved standout performance,...
Asokan Moodley to lead NTT Data’s AI efforts in MEA
NTT Data has announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as gead of GenAI and industry advisory for Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 May 2025. In this strategic role, Moodley will spearhead NTT Data's artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives across the MEA...
Qlik launches Open Lakehouse
Qlik has announced the launch of Qlik Open Lakehouse, a fully managed Apache Iceberg solution built into Qlik Talend Cloud. Designed for enterprises under pressure to scale faster and spend less, Qlik Open Lakehouse delivers real-time ingestion, automated...
SAS AI offers governance resources
As AI accelerates the pace and proliferation of innovation, the need for AI governance has never been more urgent. Lack of visibility into AI governance puts trust, compliance and successful AI deployments at risk. To help organisations confidently navigate their AI...
Westcon-Comstor certified as a Great Place to Work in SA
Westcon-Comstor has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work in South Africa. Great Place To Work is a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviours proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased...
Acer Gadget unveils AI-powered wearables
Acer Gadget, a subsidiary of Acer, unveiled two of its latest innovations at COMPUTEX 2025 — Acer FreeSense Ring and Acer AI TransBuds. The new products reflect the company’s growing expansion into AI-powered wearables and real-time communication tools. The Acer...
Enhance audit confidence with accurate financial reporting
In an era where financial scrutiny is higher than ever, the accuracy and consistency of financial reporting have become non-negotiables, as investors, regulators and stakeholders demand reliable financial disclosures, placing significant pressure on finance teams and...
SA’s national cyber defence gap is showing – again
South African Airways (SAA) on Wednesday shared details of its preliminary investigation into the recent cyberattack on its digital systems, but it is just the latest national public entity to fall victim to an accelerating pattern of targeted breaches. By Stephen...