Technology

As businesses accelerate the use of generative AI tools, cybersecurity teams face a growing reality. Traditional Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls were never designed for the way employees now use Artificial Intelligence (AI). For years, DLP strategies focused on monitoring structured data. They tracked information moving through predictable channels such as email, USB devices, printing, and file transfers.

South Africa's payments ecosystem has evolved rapidly over the past few years. At the point of sale, a consumer can tap or insert a card, open a banking app and make a PayShap transfer, scan a QR code, or split the purchase across three interest-free instalments using PayJustNow or Payfex. They can also tap their phone to pay via digital wallet.

In many South African mid-market businesses, the IT team is now expected to operate with the discipline of an enterprise technology function. However, it must do so without the depth of resources that larger organisations can bring to bear. That leaves a small team moving between Microsoft 365 licensing, cloud workloads, user support, backup checks, endpoint protection, email security, connectivity issues, vendor escalations, procurement, compliance requests, and the first questions around AI governance.

From the Stoics and Ancient Egypt to Rome and Artificial Intelligence (AI), perhaps the greatest wisdom lies in learning to distinguish appearance from reality

Building inclusive leadership pipelines is a business imperative, not a diversity exercise. South Africa’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries sit at the centre of economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness. They shape the technologies, systems, and infrastructure that drive business and society forward.

South Africa’s founder-led tech ecosystem is deeper than it has ever been, but it is still structurally thin at scale. The most recent data tells a clear story. The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association 2025 VC Industry Survey recorded R13.35 billion in active venture capital investments across 1,325 deals. ICT accounted for nearly two-thirds of total deal value.

A patient in an underserved community may begin their care at a local clinic. They may then receive a referral to a district hospital, have tests processed elsewhere, and later need specialist treatment or follow-up in another province. At every handover, the next care team needs enough context to understand what has already happened and what should happen next.

As fans take the action beyond the stands, Digital Out-Of-Home (DOOH) gives brands a way to become part of the game-day experience. We all love the vibe of game day – everyone in their team jerseys, bars and restaurants pumping, the braai sizzling, the socials going off. Everybody is in a good mood and discussing tactics like they’re Rassie’s best friend. By the time the players walk on the field, the game has already been going on for hours.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer something financial institutions are preparing for. It is already embedded in how decisions are made, how products are designed and how risk is managed. Whether through fraud detection, algorithmic trading, customer engagement or compliance monitoring, AI is steadily reshaping the financial services sector.

As industrial automation becomes increasingly software-driven and AI-enabled, the channel partner's role is undergoing a profound shift. The next generation of partners will be evaluated not on the products they sell, but on their ability to design, integrate, and support outcome-based solutions in complex, connected environments.