ITWebSAFA puts referee training ahead of VAR rollout
The football governing body works to resolve the issues that delayed implementation of video assistant referee technology.
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ITWebITWebiOCO targets AI, cyber security, cloud acquisitions
The company establishes a centralised acquisitions function to identify tech businesses that can strengthen its capabilities.
ITWebBloody agents
Deploying agents turns out to be the easy part. Proving what they are worth is where projects are coming undone.
ITWebBridging the gap between data confidence and proven resilience
Findings from a recent Veeam-ITWeb survey on data confidence and AI readiness highlight a significant gap between confidence and operational readiness.
ITWebR172m digital education deal gets shareholder nod
The sale of Generation Education to an Old Mutual-managed fund follows weaker growth and a decline in the school group’s valuation.
ITWebMeet the mLab CodeTribe graduates who built InvestSA’s One Stop Shop website
Through their work on the website, CodeTribe graduates Hanna Sebolai, Felicia Tlhareseng, Muhammed Davids and Galaletsang Morokonyana helped bring this service to an online audience.
ITWebParatus Zambia delivers Starlink connectivity to thousands of children in Family Legacy schools
The company completed Starlink installations in 18 Family Legacy Lusaka schools to provide high-speed, reliable internet access for more than 10 000 vulnerable children.
ITWebThe next big shift in business messaging
Kero’s latest white paper provides guidance for brands navigating SMS, WhatsApp Business and RCS for Business as channel, geographic coverage and consumer preferences evolve.
ITWebHolograms add another layer of security to digital KYC
Softidoc is using hologram verification as an additional layer of security to the know-your-customer process.
ITWebBringing IT all together: Why consolidating tech vendors is better for business
Businesses can benefit from simplifying their technology environments by working with fewer, more capable technology partners, says Wayne D’sa, CEO at CipherWave.
ITWebDatacentrix Agri Indaba highlights collaboration and technology as catalysts for agricultural growth
The 2026 Agri Indaba explored the role of data, AI, connectivity, automation and cyber security in helping agricultural businesses respond to changing operating conditions.
ITWebHow to perform paperless FICA
Biometric identity verification, liveness detection and third-party address database checks can help companies verify clients remotely.
ITWebFrom alert-driven SOCs to intelligence-driven security operations
The incident count should stop being an SOC's headline number. Report time from detection to containment, how thoroughly incidents were eradicated and how avoidable they were instead, says Cyberrey.
ITWebThird-party suppliers have become the new enterprise vulnerability
Third-party supply chain risk is an overlooked entry point that attackers exploit through misplaced trust, says Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security.
ITWebCyber Insight urges businesses to test what happens when AI-enabled security gets a decision wrong
The company calls for enterprises to judge AI-enabled security by how well it controls actions and limits the consequences of an imperfect decision.
ITWebCyber security starts in the way work gets done
Effective cyber security depends on business processes, governance and a culture that enables people to make secure decisions under pressure, says SoluGrowth.
ITWebUCT gets R26m Google grant for AI drug research
UCT is among 17 organisations worldwide selected for Google.org’s “AI for Science” challenge, sharing a $36 million funding pool.
ITWebAmpath downplays data breach claims
The pathology lab disputes claims that 80 million patient records were exposed in a cyber attack, as forensic investigations continue.
ITWebFrom AI to Autonomous Networks: Mobileum Spark Highlights the Next Frontier of Telecom Intelligence
Mobileum Inc. ("Mobileum"), a leading global provider of telecom analytics and network solutions, brought together telecom operators and industry leaders during its Mobileum Spark events series in Lisbon (Portugal) and Frankfurt (Germany), to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI), Agentic AI and…
ITWebiQmetrix and Stratus HR Partner to Give Wireless Retailers a Complete, Outsourced HR Department
Stratus HR, a full-service human resources outsourcing provider, today announced a partnership with iQmetrix, the Intelligent Commerce Operating System for telecom.
ITWebeM Client 11 Launches Across Africa: Affordable, AI-Powered Outlook Alternative for Businesses and Professionals
eM Client, the European developer of an email and productivity application used by millions worldwide, today announced eM Client 11, its most significant release to date.
ITWebToluna Appoints Amy Fenton as Chief Executive Officer
Toluna, a global leader in consumer insights and market research technology, today announces the appointment of Amy Fenton as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15, 2026.
ITWebResponsible AI for Children: IEEE Delivers a Trusted Safety Formula to Help Protect Kids Online
The IEEE Standards Association, the global, consensus-building standards development organization of IEEE – the world’s largest technical professional organization and public charity dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity – today advanced its Responsible AI for Children…
ITWebSA streaming market faces affordability pressures
South Africa’s over-the-top video market is forecast to grow 7.6% annually to 2030, trailing Kenya and Nigeria, says PwC.
ITWebHPE SA MD President Ntuli steps down
President Ntuli decides to take a career break, as he considers the next chapter of his career, says the company.
ITWebSA-made Milkor combat drone deployed in Middle East
South African defence manufacturer Milkor reports a growing order book, as it expands production capacity amid escalating regional conflicts.
ITWebCreating tomorrow through education in Gauteng
Mint Group reflects on the power of digital innovation to strengthen public services and improve access to education for citizens across Gauteng.
ITWebData sovereignty in South Africa is not an address
Residency is now something you can buy, and South Africa is a good place to buy it, says Johan Lamberts, MD of Ascent Technology.
ITWebLifelines across the continent: How Motorola Solutions continues to build on its African legacy
Motorola Solutions’ integrated ecosystem plays a vital role in helping African organisations build their long-term operational resilience.
ITWebThe US $1.5m scam that never looked like a scam
The only way to prevent cyber damage in the modern world is to have visibility because you cannot protect what you cannot see, says J2's John Mc Loughlin.