by Kathy Gibson | Apr 17, 2026 | Trends and Analysis
Geopolitics, commodities and supply chains are rewriting trade credit risk in South Africa. By Frank Knight, CEO of Debtsource We are moving into a phase of the global economy where disruption is no longer episodic. It is becoming continuous, layered and increasingly...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 17, 2026 | Thought Leadership
Licensing models and costs have undergone significant changes over the past year, leaving companies at an expensive crossroads if they don’t modernise and manage their licensing effectively”, writes Chris Badenhorst, head of Azure Core Services at Braintree. Changing...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 17, 2026 | Trends and Analysis
In a November 2025 report, procurement fraud was experienced by 56 percent of African respondents, dwarfing cyberfraud at 23 percent. This is according to “Combatting fraud in a perfect storm”, published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). By...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 17, 2026 | Trends and Analysis
More than three years after the launch of ChatGPT, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment remains largely invisible in aggregate statistics. However, it is beginning to emerge on the fringes in certain segments of the labor market, particularly in...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 17, 2026 | Trends and Analysis
AI is everywhere – in earnings calls, boardrooms, conferences and dinner conversations. In Nvidia’s latest earnings call, the term “AI” was mentioned 114 times. By Nic Andrew, managing executive: asset management at Nedbank and MD of Nedgroup Investments Since I...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 17, 2026 | Product Showcase
Vertiv has launched a range of compact uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems for connected homes and workspaces. The Vertiv PowerUPS 200 family, available in 600 to 2200 VA capacities, combines modern design with enhanced usability for workstations, point-of-sale...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 17, 2026 | Product Showcase
Motivair by Schneider Electric has introduced a new 2.5MW Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU). Using Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure software, Motivair’s CDUs operate as a centralised system, and can scale to 10MW+ for next-gen HPC, AI and accelerated computing...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 17, 2026 | Product Showcase
SafeQuip’s latest product launch introduces two compact, disposable fire extinguishers designed for fast response, minimal upkeep, and everyday use. The new 0,6 kg Disposable Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguisher and the 0,6 L Disposable Foam Fire Extinguisher offer a...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 17, 2026 | Product Showcase
NetScout has added WiFi 7 support (backwards compatible with WiFi 6E, 6, and 5) to the existing Ethernet support in new nGenius Edge Sensors. The company has enhanced certificate monitor capabilities in nGeniusONE to provide real-time insights to maintain valid SSL...
by Kathy Gibson | Apr 17, 2026 | news
Global semiconductor revenue is projected to exceed $1,3-trillion in 2026, exhibiting the highest growth in the last two decades, according to Gartner. “Amid high demand for AI processing, data centre networking and power, and memory price inflation (memflation), the...
