Why it’s hard to safely deliver value from AI
A Gartner survey of 451 senior technology leaders in the second quarter of 2024, found that 57% of CIOs said they are tasked with leading an AI strategy in their enterprise. However, four emerging challenges are making it difficult for CIOs to deliver value with AI....
Government optimism on GenAI outpaced by ability to deploy
Government agencies lag well behind other sectors in the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), however, 60% of government respondents believe GenAI will drive innovation - and those that have begun using it are already seeing improvements in employee...
What kind of salary increase can you look forward to?
South Africans can look forward to an average salary increase of 6% in 2024/2025. This is the word from Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist and executive committee member of the South African Reward Association (SARA), who says: “There is a glimmer of hope...
Google, ALX host hardware hackathon
Google has partnered with ALX South Africa to kick-off the sub-continent’s first Hardware Hackathon on 1 November at ALX’s hub in Braamfontein. Looking to foster innovation in the hardware and networking industry, the initiative is part of Google’s broader outreach...
The metaverse, NFTs and the New World Order
The transformative power of the metaverse, blockchain, and NFTs are revolutionising product authenticity, digital ownership, and the convergence between real-world and digital assets. This is the word from Evan Luthra, tech maestro, non-fungible token (NFT)...
Datatec celebrates 30 years on the JSE
Datatec is celebrating its 30th anniversary of being listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) which its CEO, Jens Montanana, says is a significant milestone that underscores the company’s growth, innovation, and resilience. Since its listing in 1994, Datatec...
Government departments owe SABC R30m
Government departments have been flouting the law by failing to pay their television licenses - with their outstanding bills topping R30-million. Solly Malatsi, deputy minister of communications and digital technologies, is taking up the fight to get the public sector...
Demystifying payment orchestration
In today’s fast-paced digital economy, the payments landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Businesses are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to streamline their payment processes and enhance customer experiences, writes By Tripti Pande, payments...
SafeQuip launches lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers
SafeQuip has launched the SANS 1910-2022 approved Lith-Ex fire extinguisher range, which carries NTA 8133:2021 (KIWA/POOO55865) test approval, In today's tech-driven world, lithium-ion batteries power various devices, such as mobile phones, power tools, and electric...
Why you should amp up cybersecurity efforts this holiday season
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Trend Micro’s Zaheer Ebrahim, solutions architect Middle East and Africa, takes a closer look at one of the most vulnerable times of year for cyber-attacks – the upcoming festive season It’s safe to say October is officially the...
Navigating the challenges, maximising the benefits of cloud AI
As businesses increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and efficiency, leveraging cloud computing becomes essential. By Arno Hanekom, digital strategist: digital business solutions at Datacentrix The synergy between cloud computing and AI...
Cybersecurity and cyber resilience vital for a robust cyber risk management strategy
Organisations continuously face numerous cyber threats in today's digital landscape and while many prioritise cybersecurity to safeguard digital assets, their strategies for cyber resilience often become neglected. By Graham Brown, country manager of Commvault SA/SADC...