South African businesses must turn AI into impact
Organisations must identify where AI can improve workflows, rather than adopt tools without a clear purpose.
AI can write your code. but who is checking what it writes?
AI may generate the code, but accountability for its security, quality, compliance, and production impact stays with the organisation and its developers.
Why the next Wi-Fi era is moving to reliability
Wi-Fi is moving from a contest over speed to one of reliability, and for most companies, the right investment is a combination of cost-effective connectivity that matches real-world requirements, says Craig Blignaut of Vox.
Viral AI trends are creating new visibility gaps in the workplace
As AI becomes more embedded in daily work, managing how it is used is essential to both cybersecurity and good corporate governance.
The next frontier of AI in South African banking
For South African banks, the next frontier of AI lies in improving the operational processes that keep the business running.
AI has changed the speed and scale of cyber risks, but not the fundamentals
While AI can support teams in finding and patching vulnerabilities, it cannot provide a risk-based security strategy.
Why projects fail to deliver and what process industries can do differently
Successful automation projects will prioritise clear business goals, strong operational ownership and adaptable architecture over ambitious technology roadmaps.
eSIM is here. Are South Africa’s MVNOs ready?
While demand for eSIMs has developed more slowly in many African markets, the opportunity is there for savvy MVNOs to position their business to tap into future growth in this space, says Warren Alberts of VAS-X.
Governing AI in African markets: from principles to practice
Several countries have adopted national AI strategies, and the African Union endorsed its Continental AI Strategy in 2024. The priority now is implementation, says Kadi Diallo of Africa Tech Festival.
AI will change jobs, but people will determine whether it works or not
According to Quintus Sliep of Worldwide Staffing, AI and automation are reshaping work across industries, from warehousing and manufacturing to recruitment, administration and customer service. But investing in new technology does not automatically boost productivity.
ALNET Technologies empowering logistics and supply chain business leaders to drive growth
Fragmented systems and spreadsheet reporting are holding logistics finance teams back from strategic decision-making, says Gary Govender, head of business development at ALNET Technologies.
How to tell emergencies and scams apart in the age of AI
With October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Richard Ford, Group CTO at Integrity360, insights into how scams are escalating from fake phone numbers to full account hijackings and AI voice cloning.