Cybersecurity is the top risk businesses face in 2025
The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 highlights the increasing complexity in the cyber landscape, which has significant implications for organisations and nations. This complexity arises from the rapid growth of emerging technologies,...
Retailers ready to fully embrace AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of innovation in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries. Forward-thinking companies are using AI to reimagine their entire business models, from in-store experiences to omnichannel...
New scam targets businesses on social media
Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses that promote their pages on Facebook. Scammers send emails allegedly on behalf of Meta for Business – Facebook’s platform for businesses – claiming the recipient’s page contains prohibited...
Data loss concerns will limit GenAI access for developers
Enterprises are expected to tighten restrictions on generative AI (GenAI) usage among developers, citing proprietary data concerns. Meanwhile, agentic AI is emerging as a critical upskilling opportunity for IT professionals, and open-source software (OSS) technologies...
50 years ago, Intel 8080 kick-started an industry
The Intel 8080 didn’t revolutionise microprocessors – it created the microprocessor market. “The 4004 and 8008 suggested it, but the 8080 made it real,” says Federico Faggin, Intel’s lead designer for the 8080 and its predecessor processors, the 4004 and 8008. Prior...
Can we really fight AI cybersecurity threats with more AI?
In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being weaponised by cybercriminals, the question of whether we can effectively combat AI threats with more AI is not just a technical inquiry, but a pressing global concern, writes Lisa Strydom, senior...
Ensure uninterrupted business with cyber readiness
In an era where cyber threats are constantly evolving and are happening faster and more frequently than ever, organisations must prioritise cyber readiness in the form of cyber resilience. By Graham Brown, country manager for Commvault SA/SADC Cyber resilience goes...
Helium and Its potential alternatives
Helium is sourced as a byproduct of natural gas, which is produced naturally through the radioactive decay of uranium and thorium. It is mostly found and commercially produced from gas deposits in the US, Qatar, Algeria, Russia, and Canada, and is subsequently...
Don’t let phishing emails steal your data
Email has become an integral part of daily life, but it’s also a prime channel for cybercriminals. Phishing scams – malicious emails designed to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information – are among the most prevalent threats. In South Africa, where...
LG CEO outlines 2025 strategy
LG Electronics’ (LG) CEO William Cho and key company executives outlined the company’s 2025 business strategy during a press conference last week on the sidelines of CES 2025. The CEO emphasised the need to build structural competitiveness and accelerate qualitative...
How the property sector is evolving
The past year has been challenging for property investors, with a sluggish economy slowing residential rental escalations in most regions in 2024. By Waldo Marcus, director at TPN from MRI Software Rental escalations are likely to be applied cautiously in 2025 to...
Leading IT trends shaping businesses in 2025
In 2025, IT trends are revolutionising the business landscape, fuelled by rapid technological advancements across all sectors. At the heart of this transformation is AI, alongside a suite of emerging trends that are becoming indispensable for any forward-thinking IT...