Data readiness is the silent barrier to AI success: five priorities for the C-suite
According to Daniel Acton, chief technology officer at Accelera Digital Group, the sophisticated use cases promised by AI require a robust foundation of high-quality data.
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The growing importance of sovereign AI in digital economy
As the digital economy accelerates, sovereign AI is becoming less of an option and more of a necessity.
2026 Predictions: evolving data centres for an AI-driven future
As adoption deepens, AI won’t simply support business functions, it will transform industries.
Why using AI to protect data from cybercriminals is crucial
To defend against AI-driven threats, organisations must adopt data protection solutions that harness AI – essentially, “fighting fire with fire, says Hemant Harie, Group CTO at Data Management Professionals South Africa.
Smart Hands in Africa: On-the-ground expertise is essential in AI-centric networking
Smart Hands and on-the-ground expertise are now more critical than ever as Africa’s digital economy accelerates, according to Hugo Fourie of CMC Networks.
How quantum computing, AI are driving the next wave of cyber defence innovation
According to Saurabh Prasad of In2IT Technologies, cyber defence is no longer optional in the age of quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
Excuse me while I slip on past your security
Security protocols need to be bolstered by independent defence layers to ensure that the business has more than one level of protection in place, cautions Richard Frost from Armata Cyber Security.
Why financial crime risk demands regulation
Regulation is not a “nice-to-have”; it’s the safeguard that separates legitimate innovation from systemic risk, says Japhet Gana from Yellow Card.
From Cables to Clouds: Revolutionising DCS with Edge I/O and AI for Industry 4.0
With the advent of Edge I/O technology, a seismic shift is underway, revolutionising the landscape of industrial automation as we know it.
Stablecoins are fixing remittances, cross-border payments
Stablecoins are already fixing remittances and cross-border payments - now let them finish the job, says Jonathan Katende CEO of Lipaworld.
PCI DSS compliance is a business essential, not an IT task
According to Simeon Tassev of Galix, incorporating PCI DSS into daily operations maximises its benefits.
Vocational training centres key to powering SA's automotive era
As South Africa prepares for new automotive manufacturers to set up local operations, colleges will become even more important in equipping learners with the skills they will need for automated factories.