Good governance vital for AI resilience

Kathy Gibson reports – Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving massive disruption in the IT world, with implications for security and resilience. Time Pfaezer, GM and senior vice-president: EMEA at Veeam, points out that it is driving more and faster data...

All cyberthreats are in the increase, Kaspersky warns

Kathy Gibson reports from AI Everything x Gitex Kenya – Africa is once again showing that it’s not afraid to innovate in a world of rapidly changing technology. Gitex Kenya last week showcased the energy that the region is known for, with a thriving ecosystem of...

Climb has big plans for SA

By Kathy Gibson – Climb Channel Solutions is a relatively unknown name in the South African and broader African market, but the distributor is hoping to change that as it targets the region as its next growth phase. The company has launched in South Africa as a...

Dell closes the AI gap

Dell Technologies has announced a broad set of advancements to the Dell AI Factory with Nvidia, delivering the foundation enterprises need to move from AI ambition to realised outcomes. With more than 5 000 customers already deploying the Dell AI Factory, these...

The role of distribution in Africa

By Kathy Gibson – Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) is showing healthy growth – expected to surpass 4% this year and hit $3,3-trillion. And, as the continent flexes its economic muscles, new opportunities are opening up. Healthcare, education,...

Identify the gaps to tailor skills development

CompTIA, the largest global vendor-neutral certification provider, is conducting a survey among Employers across the African continent to ascertain where organisations see skills gaps – and what they are doing to stay current. The certification provider aims to...

AfCFTA will ease continental trade

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to create a single, unified market for goods and services across the African continent. It is a flagship project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, aiming to accelerate economic diversification and regional...

Technology and the African opportunity

By Kathy Gibson – With its growing population and structural needs, the possibilities for Africa are almost limitless. This is the word from Craig Dawson, commercial business development: Africa at AMD – and a veteran of the African market – who says that...