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Why retailers everywhere must prepare for the next wave of cyberattacks

Recent cyberattacks on major UK retailers like Marks & Spencer and the Co-op aren’t just headline-grabbing stories, they provide a cautionary tale of the evolving threat landscape facing modern...

Turning compliance into competitive edge – how South Africa’s cloud policy fuels digital leadership

The introduction of the National Data and Cloud Policy just over a year ago signalled a major step for South Africa in terms of digital transformation. While on the...

Boosting education technology in Africa

Africa’s population is 1,5 billion today, 70% of which is under 30 years old, making it the world’s youngest. Yet, in the sub-Saharan region only, 98 million children are...

SA Startup Khoi Tech Puts Soweto on the Global Tech Map at London Tech Week 2025

Johannesburg – 30 June 2025 – In a defining moment for South African innovation, Soweto-based technology company Khoi Tech has made international waves after participating in London Tech Week...

New Slack Research: Daily AI Usage Among Workers Surges 233%

Salesforce’s latest Slack Workforce Index revealed a significant increase in AI adoption and excitement among desk workers, with daily AI usage higher by an astounding 233% in just six months. The survey of 5,000 global desk workers also found that AI has emerged as a clear...

From forged IDs to AI: How businesses must evolve fraud prevention measures

Identity fraud is evolving at an alarming rate, with stolen data, synthetic IDs, deepfakes, and traditional password and document checks failing more frequently than ever. Companies must shift from...

Build your AI skills: SAS Hackathon now open for registration

 While artificial intelligence (AI) remains the hottest area in business and technology, many people and organisations struggle to use it effectively to deliver value. The fifth annual SAS Hackathon, open for...

Global South again showing higher adoption of AI, BCG report finds

Johannesburg, June 26, 2025 — AI is now woven into the fabric of daily work, with 72% of global respondents using it regularly. But the true value of AI is...

Americans Would Rather Donate Blood Than Hand Over Their Health Data, Qlik Survey Reveals

New research uncovers stark trust gaps about AI and health data privacy, highlighting openness to data sharing for personal health contrasted with deep scepticism about AI-driven commercialisation Philadelphia, PA,- Qlik®, a global...

HPE unveils new AI factory solutions built with NVIDIA to accelerate AI adoption at global scale

LAS VEGAS - HPE Discover Las Vegas 2025– HPE (NYSE: HPE) today announced new solutions to supercharge the creation, adoption and management of AI factories across the entire AI...

Kaspersky has discovered SparkKitty: a new Trojan spy on App Store and Google Play

Tuesday, 24 June 2025; Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android. It sends images from an infected phone and information...

Data centre guardians – protecting your business and customers from South Africa’s unpredictable disruptions

In today's data centre environment, outages – whether related to power, water or fibre optics – are a daily reality. However, it is not just about responding to these...
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Kaspersky reveals how generations discover sales offers and shares online security tips

A recent global Kaspersky survey highlights that Gen Z finds sales offers through creators and social media (48%), while Boomers prefer search engines (38%)...

More Than “A Human in the Loop”

Good grammar, perfect spelling, and beautifully constructed sentences were once hallmarks of a great copywriter. But as AI becomes increasingly capable of mastering these...

Zoho simplifies multichannel marketing with a rebuilt Campaigns platform and AI agent capabilities

The enhanced platform brings email, SMS and WhatsApp marketing together, helping businesses streamline campaign management, improve customer engagement and automate marketing workflows.  Zoho today announced...

Capitec puts scam detection tool in 26 million clients’ hands

Capitec is introducing Scam Checker, an AI tool that gives an assessment on suspicious links and SMS messages before they click, reply or pay....

How sovereign data governance will drive Africa’s economic independence and technological innovation

Data and digital sovereignty are no longer abstract or distant concepts for Africa. They are active, pressing conversations, prompting governments, companies and institutions to...
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