How judgment and influence is the new gold
Nicole Ramos Dodd of REDi Recruitment explores why human judgement, influence, connection and the ability to understand people may become our most valuable competitive advantages in an increasingly automated world.
From connected industries to competitive advantage
This thought leadership piece challenges the common assumption that success is about adopting more technology. Instead, it argues that competitiveness increasingly depends on how well organisations connect data, infrastructure, AI and operations to make faster, smarter decisions.
Information is everywhere. Financial know-how is not
The internet has put extraordinary amounts of financial information within reach of ordinary consumers, and artificial intelligence is taking this a step further.
When the hype around GenAI settles, where will the value begin?
The companies that gain real value from GenAI are not necessarily the fastest movers. They are the ones who move with clarity and end with measurable results.
Cyber insurance is forcing organisations to take compliance seriously
Cyber insurance is no longer just a ‘nice to have’. It has become essential to business operations and is a critical tool for demonstrating effective risk management.
Stop renting intelligence. Start building it
Don’t rent intelligence. Build it. That is how South African firms will become frontier firms in the age of AI.
From idea to impact: growing successful, sustainable business
Sustained business impact comes from listening carefully, measuring honestly, and making decisions that create holistic value for clients, employees, and society.
What 2026 is teaching us about AI and quantum
Shain Rahim of Cisco East Africa argues that AI has been layered onto fragmented networks and legacy infrastructure, creating challenges for enterprises in 2026.
The era of physical AI and the role of flash storage
As physical AI becomes the latest sector to develop at lightning speed, the growth and success of humanoid robots will inevitably depend on a foundation built on flash storage.
What South Africa’s betting boom demands from technology
Mariia Halaida of SOFTSWISS explores new research showing how South African betting behaviour differs from markets such as Brazil, and why those differences should shape everything from product design and KYC to fraud detection and compliance.
East Africa shows why Africa’s digital future will be decided inland
Africa’s digital transformation has been fuelled by billions of dollars in subsea cable investment, but getting data to the coast is no longer the defining infrastructure challenge. The next competitive frontier is inland.
SolarWinds accelerates partner growth across Africa
The company is expanding its channel presence across Africa, giving partners new opportunities to grow their businesses, says Sheetal Kalra, channel account manager for META at SolarWinds.