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Your transformation dashboard is green. So why has nothing changed?

It is Monday morning, and the programme steering committee is reviewing another transformation update. The milestones are on track, training has been completed, communications have gone out, system performance...

The business case for GenAI is no longer theoretical

A few years ago, many boardroom discussions about Generative AI (GenAI) centred on possibility. Today, those conversations are becoming far more practical. Business leaders are asking tougher questions: Where...

Nutanix to demonstrate enterprise AI innovations for the agentic AI era at AMD Advancing AI 2026

Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, will showcase its vision for enterprise Agentic AI at AMD Advancing AI 2026, demonstrating how organisations can build scalable AI infrastructure while improving...

AI can’t replace humans in mental health treatment

As more people turn to artificial intelligence (AI) agents for answers to everyday questions, mental health professionals warn that “helpful” advice from chatbots on issues such as stress, anxiety...

From IDs and personal photos to work emails: Kaspersky survey highlights the need for smartphone security

Kaspersky’s latest global survey shows that 48% of survey participants from South Africa now claim their smartphone is the main device they use to access the Internet. But as...

Can AI help solve South Africa’s logistics crisis?

South Africa's logistics challenges have become one of the country's biggest constraints on economic growth. Congested ports, rail bottlenecks, infrastructure limitations and supply chain disruptions continue to affect exporters,...

Missed incidents and threat response gaps: Insights from Kaspersky compromise assessment report

A new report from the Kaspersky Compromise Assessment division highlights that many organisations are missing cybersecurity incidents due to reactive approaches, insufficient monitoring, and operational deficiencies. The report reveals that...

AI Appreciation Day: why trust, not automation, will determine AI’s success

With organisations in South Africa preparing to mark AI Appreciation Day on 16 July, conversations around AI should turn their focus to a more important question: Can organisations trust...

Kaspersky security for mail server elevates protection against next-gen threats

The latest update of Kaspersky’s email security solution enhances threat detection and mail visibility. Key improvements include advanced heuristics for AI-driven phishing and the detection of list-linking attacks. It...

The real AI divide in South Africa Isn’t digital — It’s human

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries across the world, a recent World Economic Forum article highlights a truth business can no longer afford to ignore: the biggest barrier to progress is...

AI-backed platform targets inequality in South Africa’s early learning system

South Africa's early childhood development (ECD) sector is facing mounting pressure to improve learning outcomes amid persistent educational inequality and a deepening literacy crisis. In response, The Unlimited Child,...

AI is changing the role of the enterprise resource platform

Legacy ERP infrastructure is becoming an active constraint on the company’s ability to invest in, and benefit from, AI’s capabilities, says Courtney Hounsell, Client Experience Manager at Braintree. Migration is...
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Where should businesses draw the line when using AI to vet potential clients?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable business tool. From summarising information and identifying patterns to accelerating research, AI has transformed the way organisations...

One fan, one customer, one relationship: Why CX and fan engagement are finally converging

Fan engagement is undergoing a pivotal shift. In a year when billions of fans are glued to the biggest football stages on earth, too...

SA AI Association welcomes pre-eminent African law firm, Bowmans, to Advisory Board

The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) today announced that pre-eminent African law firm, Bowmans, has joined its Advisory Board. SAAIA is an industry body...

Nutanix puts Agentic AI into action for enterprises

MCP server for Nutanix Cloud Platform brings secure, natural-language, agentic AI automation to hybrid multicloud environments without sacrificing control Nutanix (NASDAQ: NTNX), a leader in hybrid cloud,...

Cyber resilience now a critical priority for manufacturing amid rapid digitalisation, Kaspersky and VDC report shows

As 60% of manufacturers race toward full digitalisation, cyber risk is increasingly manifesting as a business risk, according to a new global report by...
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