Africa’s AI advantage will be built in production
AI has become remarkably easy to demonstrate, yet deploying it well remains a far harder test. A convincing prototype can now be
How to control runaway expenditures around Generative AI
As long as consumption cannot be traced back to its source, Generative AI usage remains an expense without a basis for control.
Cogniviti Labs expands to South Africa to drive AI procurement transformation
Singapore-based AI firm Cogniviti Labs has launched operations in South Africa to accelerate digital transformation in procurement and finance. Led by industry
Optro launches Optro Partner Connect to boost global GRC ecosystem
Optro has launched Optro Partner Connect, a modular partner programme designed to scale its AI-powered GRC Intelligence Platform. The initiative offers Advisory
Check Point Research: AI shifts from assistant to autonomous attack operator
Check Point Research’s 2026 report reveals a critical shift where AI now operates autonomous cyber attacks rather than just assisting. Key findings
MAHE Dubai launches new health, MBA and AI engineering programmes
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has expanded its academic offerings to align with the UAE’s strategic focus on healthcare, AI,
Cloudflare launches Precursor for continuous behavioural bot defence
Cloudflare has launched Precursor, a continuous behavioural validation engine designed to combat sophisticated bot traffic. Unlike traditional CAPTCHAs that only verify a
Rapid7 partners with Mindware to expand Middle East cybersecurity reach
Rapid7 has announced a strategic distribution partnership with Mindware to expand its cybersecurity operations across the Middle East. Covering key markets like
Why enterprise technology leadership can no longer operate in silos
South African companies must be able to modernise legacy systems, control costs, strengthen cybersecurity, improve collaboration, support hybrid work, prepare for AI,
Sophos launches Sophos Fusion as first AI-native cyber defence system
Sophos has unveiled Sophos Fusion, an AI-native cybersecurity defence system designed to unify security controls and data sources. Rebuilt on an open
UAE consumers most digitally engaged despite cyber risks, IDEMIA finds
A study by IDEMIA Secure Transactions highlights a significant gap between digital adoption and security awareness in the UAE. While 97% of
World Cup drives home entertainment boom in UAE, dubizzle data shows
Residents across the UAE are upgrading home entertainment systems for the World Cup finals. New dubizzle data highlights a significant spike in
