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AI-powered scams and identity attacks become top cyber threats in 2026

AI-driven social engineering, deepfake scams and identity-based attacks are emerging as leading cyber threats in 2026, increasingly targeting people rather than technology. According to Rowan Swanepoel, organisations must strengthen employee awareness and identity securi...

14 June 2026

ERP is shrinking - and that is exactly why third-party support matters

Enterprise software is increasingly viewed as operational infrastructure rather than a source of competitive advantage, prompting organisations to question rising maintenance costs and vendor-driven upgrade cycles. According to Teko Mojaki, third-party support is gaining...

11 June 2026

Bad partnerships can break good businesses: The case for ongoing risk monitoring

Businesses face growing financial, regulatory and reputational risks from poorly vetted partnerships, making ongoing due diligence and real-time risk monitoring essential. According to Sameer Kumandan, organisations must move beyond once-off checks and adopt continuous r...

9 June 2026

Passkeys are not the end of passwords - they're the next evolution of trust

Passkeys are emerging as a more secure and user-friendly alternative to traditional passwords by reducing reliance on human memory and limiting common attack methods such as phishing and credential theft. According to Wayne Yan, the future of authentication lies not in e...

8 June 2026

Why representation in STEM is no longer optional

Representation in STEM has become a business imperative, with diverse and inclusive talent pipelines critical to addressing skills shortages, driving innovation and ensuring long-term competitiveness. According to Lebo Mosola-Mnjama, organisations must focus on mentorshi...

3 June 2026

AI adoption is exposing a new generation of data security risks

Cyberforensics warns that rapid AI adoption is creating new data security risks that traditional data loss prevention tools were not designed to address. According to Yolande Gething, organisations must strengthen AI governance, monitoring and security controls to protec...

2 June 2026

Vedant Launches Accounting Service Firm Leveraging Technology to Give Businesses Access to Financial Clarity

Vedant has launched an AI-enabled managed cloud accounting service aimed at giving SMEs access to sophisticated financial reporting, business insight and improved financial visibility. According to Shivan Mansingh, combining AI, cloud technology and financial expertise c...

1 June 2026

Leadership appointments position SoftwareOne for next phase in South Africa and across Africa

SoftwareOne has strengthened its African leadership team following the integration of Crayon, positioning the business for continued growth across South Africa and the continent. Led by Werner Wilders, the team will drive cloud transformation, AI readiness, software opti...

1 June 2026

Dariel urges businesses to evolve security policies for the AI era

Dariel urges organisations to evolve existing security and governance frameworks rather than treating AI as an entirely new challenge. According to Wayne Yan, responsible AI adoption requires disciplined governance, controlled permissions and strong accountability to pro...

26 May 2026

Why certified security infrastructure is becoming essential in South Africa’s mining sector

Certified security infrastructure is becoming increasingly important in South Africa’s mining sector as operators seek to improve safety, protect critical assets and ensure operational continuity in high-risk environments. According to Damian Judge, independently tested ...

25 May 2026