Technology

When a financial institution moves Jira, Confluence, or Jira Service Management into the cloud, part of the operational burden shifts to the provider. Atlassian runs the platform and maintains the underlying infrastructure. Meanwhile, the customer gains the service capabilities that come with software as a service (SaaS). However, moving to the cloud does not eliminate the institution’s responsibility to manage technology risks and meet regulatory requirements.

Twenty years ago, PC procurement was pretty straightforward. Business leaders would evaluate hardware specifications and then set off to compare vendors. This process was generally rooted in a single, simple transaction. It was one and done. Fast-forward to now, and this is no longer the case.

Backup, disaster recovery, and operational resilience are often used interchangeably in boardroom conversations. However, they are three distinct disciplines. Each carries its own risk if organisations leave it unaddressed. Organisations that conflate the three are frequently the ones caught out when ransomware strikes.

As artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes recruitment at every level, we are cautioning boards and organisations against assuming the technology can do the same work at the top of the house that it does elsewhere in the hiring funnel. AI adoption in recruitment has accelerated sharply over the past two years. Industry data shows that usage has roughly doubled in the past year alone. The vast majority of companies now use some form of AI somewhere in their hiring process.

Across East Africa, momentum is building around grid digitisation. Smart meters, automation and AI-enabled energy management are increasingly positioned as viable ways to establish efficient, sustainable and resilient energy provision. But there is a fundamental reality that cannot be overlooked - digitisation cannot compensate for gaps in basic infrastructure.

Samsung has launched three folding phones at once, each aimed at a different kind of customer. It is the clearest indication yet that foldable phones have become a market of their own. The Galaxy Z Flip8 folds into a compact square. The passport-shaped Z Fold8 opens into a screen intended mainly for content. Meanwhile, the Z Fold8 Ultra targets productivity and high-end photography.

Your firewall cannot save you because the workplace it was designed to protect barely exists anymore. Employees work from anywhere. Applications sit in the cloud, while data moves between platforms and devices. Businesses also increasingly rely on third parties and connected services. The office may still have a firewall, but the business itself has long since moved beyond its walls.

The benefits of precision feed milling were highlighted at the AFMA Forum 2026, which took place at Sun City from 8 to 10 September 2026. During a panel discussion, I explained how real-time data and automation can help feed manufacturers better manage raw material variability, optimise production, and improve feed quality.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly evolved from a novelty into a regular workplace tool. It helps with tasks such as drafting emails, summarising documents, coding, and data analysis. AI-powered platforms are changing how people work. As more employees use these tools, a less visible trend is emerging: the rise of shadow AI.

As the global automotive industry transitions at pace and scale to more Electric Vehicles (EVs), battery innovation is driving sector evolution. This shift affects both passenger and commercial categories. Manufacturers now face pressure to deliver faster charging and higher energy density batteries. They must also improve battery lifetimes.