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AI readiness starts with data architecture, not algorithms

Most South African organisations we engage with say they are exploring artificial intelligence (AI) but far fewer can explain how their existing data architecture will sustain it. The current...

Study: Only 11% of banks globally have cracked the code on trustworthy AI

Even as AI spending surges, few banks have established the necessary governance and guardrails – and nearly half misjudge their own AI readiness.  In banking, trust isn't optional – it's...

Deepfake fraud escalates as detection technology enters South Africa

Partnership with Certified AI Access and Reality Defender delivers real-time detection of AI-generated fraud across voice, video, image, and text for South African financial institutions.  Certified AI Access, a South...

AI projects are failing at alarming rates, and the problem started long before AI

As organisations around the world accelerate their investments in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and data analytics, a growing number of industry experts are warning that many companies are still...

Africa’s developer surge highlights a gender gap and opportunity

BCG analysis finds that scaling Africa’s software developer base could unlock major economic value, competitiveness and long‑term growth across the continent, with the inclusion of women representing one of...

Why AI voice agents are being met with open arms

For years, the South African contact centre industry has been building the foundations of digital customer service. While the traditional automated systems that aided them have served us well, we...

How to hire front-end developers in 2026: Skills, costs & screening process

Hiring front-end developers in 2026 costs between $25 and $120 per hour depending on region and seniority. The actual rate depends on experience, product complexity, and performance expectations. Modern...

Top Education Software Development Companies in 2026: How to Choose the Right Partner

In 2026, building education software requires scalable architecture, solid user experience, and deep domain experience. Software being developed today will rely heavily on personalization of the experience, analytics, and...

Infobip South Africa appoints Lauren Potgieter as new Country Manager

Infobip South Africa, a communication platform for businesses and a leader in omnichannel customer engagement, has appointed Lauren Potgieter as Country Manager in a strategic move to accelerate growth...

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity reshapes options for remote, resilient networks

As enterprise dependency on always-on digital services continues to grow, organisations operating in remote and infrastructure-constrained areas are re-evaluating how they design resilient networks. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite...

Soweto-Based Tech Entrepreneur Marks 10-Year Knowledge Journey with Launch of AI-Powered Business Operating System Set to Disrupt SME Software and Advisory Industries

After more than a decade of research, coaching, writing, and testing practical SME development strategies, Soweto-based digital transformation expert and tech entrepreneur KK Diaz has officially launched an advanced...

Lenovo Accelerates Production-Ready Enterprise AI with NVIDIA—From AI Inferencing to Gigawatt-Scale AI Factories

Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage™ with NVIDIA helps operationalise AI through faster deployment and real-time inferencing across workstations, edge, data centres, and emerging AI factories. At NVIDIA GTC, Lenovo unveiled new Lenovo Hybrid...
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Africa’s white-collar crime landscape: How cross-border reality is reshaping risk, regulation and corporate responsibility

White-collar crime in Africa is no longer a predominantly domestic concern; it has expanded to an international stage, so too has the corporate exposure...

Global surge in AI interest among children, including in South Africa

With Internet penetration in South Africa high, and children accessing digital platforms at increasingly younger ages, digital safety has become a key concern for...

TFG accelerates recovery by 80% as retail data demands push infrastructure to the limit

In retail, systems are always under pressure. Stock, payments, and customer transactions all move in parallel, leaving little room for delays or failures. For...

AI is making work faster. But speed without judgment is just expensive noise

A few months ago, one of my team leads submitted a first draft of a client strategy document in under two hours. It was...

Vertiv Expands Liquid Cooling Portfolio in EMEA to Accelerate AI-Ready Data Centre Deployments

Vertiv™ CoolChip CDU 2300 and Vertiv™ CoolChip Fluid Network Row Manifolds to be showcased at Datacloud Global Congress Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in...
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