European orbiter detects hints of volcanic activity on Mars
New evidence from gas seeping above volcanic rifts suggests Mars is not geologically dead deep inside, but merely sleeping. Fresh fissures along the Alba Mons region hint at active spots under the surface, where gases from inside the planet may be making their way up...
How to future-proof the C-suite
C-suite capability gaps are every organisation’s biggest risk, and the CHRO is the leader best equipped to mitigate it, according to Gartner. Ingrid Laman, vice-president analyst in Gartner’s HR practice, shared three emerging capabilities that differentiate highly...
Access to energy stymies supply chain growth
Supply chain growth is increasingly being constrained by energy availability, according to Gartner. As electricity demand rises, and energy infrastructure faces mounting capacity and reliability challenges, organisations may encounter higher operating costs, delays in...
Higher energy costs will push telecom costs up
Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1,585-billion in 2026, showing an increase of +2,3% year-on-year, according to IDC Research’s (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Telecom Services Tracker. The latest forecast is slightly more optimistic...
Study finds psychiatric service dogs ease loneliness and rebuild confidence
Specially trained psychiatric service dogs may help adults living with mental health conditions ease loneliness, rebuild social connections and regain confidence in everyday life, according to a new qualitative study from the University of Cape Town (UCT) published in...
Almost a third of online learners lose money to scams
Digital education tools and services are now considered an effective choice for studying online, but a new Kaspersky survey reveals that almost 63% of people in the META region who pursued online or hybrid education in the past 12-months experienced at least one...
How autonomous agents are being carrying out attacks
Check Point Research (CPR) has analysed Artex, an AI-powered penetration testing platform increasingly adopted by cybercriminals. The result: rare visibility into how attackers use autonomous agents from inside their own operator consoles. The findings show that...
AI drives supply chain headcount down
Nearly half of supply chains have reduced headcount by an average of 10,5% over the past two years - primarily due to the impact of AI, according to Gartner. Additionally, 66% of supply chain leaders report headcount reduction is concentrated at the entry-level, more...
Turn disability inclusion into real careers
Disability Rights Awareness Month runs from 3 November to 3 December. It is a time to talk about dignity and inclusion. For South African employers, it should also be a time to act. The numbers are stark. Unemployment among persons with disabilities is estimated at...
AI investment needs a more informed boardroom
Artificial intelligence has moved onto the board agenda faster than many boards have developed the skills to oversee it. The issue for boards is no longer simply whether their organisations should invest in AI, but whether they have sufficient literacy to distinguish...
Nutanix expands Elevate Partner Program
Nutanix has expanded its FY27 Elevate Partner Program, representing its largest investment in the programme to date. The updates bring systems integrators into Elevate, add incentives for referrals, renewals, and customer expansion, and increase support for...
Stop optimising technology in silos
Reliability, delivery speed, security, cost and application experience are often managed by different teams. The customer, however, experiences only one service, writes Byron Phillips, head of managed operations at Synthesis. Modern technology operations have become...