Morgan Malyon IBM Power and Storage solutions remain relevant and robust, with upgrades that make them the foundation of the agile, hybrid and AI-enabled enterprise. This is according to experts from IBM and systems integrator TCM, who were speaking during a webinar on transforming IT infrastructure. The webinar outlined how IBM Power and IBM FlashSystem…
Incoming MTN South Africa CEO Ferdi Moolman Charles Molapisi is stepping down as CEO of MTN South Africa, and is being replaced in the role by Ferdi Moolman, who was a key driver behind the telecommunications group’s growth in Nigeria, where he was CEO between 2016 and 2021. At the same time, Yolanda Cuba, currently…
Celebrating 20 years in business. Even Flow Distribution, which positions itself as a trusted leader in value-added distribution for security, networking, unified communication and video collaboration solutions, proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary. This milestone marks two decades of consistent innovation, strategic growth and unwavering dedication to its reseller and systems integrator partner network across southern…
From silos to sharing: Transitioning to intelligent, co-operative security models. In an era where security threats are increasingly sophisticated and interconnected, traditional siloed security models are proving inadequate. The need for a more integrated, intelligent and co-operative approach to security has never been more pressing. The limitations of traditional security models Historically, security operations have…
Stricter and more widespread use of biometric authentication by mobile operators could help reduce the growing Sim-swap fraud menace in South Africa, according to the Communications Risk Information Centre (Comric). Comric is a shared intelligence hub set up by the big operators, including Vodacom, MTN, Cell C and Liquid Intelligent Technologies, as a joint effort…
Nomfundo Khabela. The global health tech market is poised for exponential growth. GlobeNewswire projects it to reach $549.7 billion by 2028, up from $180.2 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25% during the forecast period. Africa’s health tech landscape mirrors this growth, with a market size valued at USD 3.8…
Mark Zuckerberg Meta Platforms is planning its fourth overhaul of artificial intelligence efforts in six months, The Information reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with the matter. The company is expected to divide its new AI unit, Superintelligence Labs, into four groups: a new “TBD Lab”, short for “to be determined”; a products team…
While AI can increase risk, it also empowers cyber security teams. AI – specifically generative AI – is a game-changer in the world of cyber security, demanding new approaches to how organisations mitigate risk and extreme caution in how they adopt AI tools within their business. This is according to security experts at SecureConekt, a…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Xiaomi has walked back a claim that it will launch its superfast SU7 Ultra electric vehicle in South Africa. The company confirmed in e-mail correspondence with TechCentral on Wednesday that it would introduce the vehicle locally. “The vehicle will be coming to South Africa – we just do not have confirmation yet…
Henry Myburgh, Strategic Account Manager at Vertiv Africa. Mining remains a cornerstone of economic output across many sub-Saharan African nations, often contributing a substantial share of gross domestic product (GDP). As the global energy transition accelerates, the demand for critical minerals – such as cobalt, lithium and copper – is placing Africa’s mineral wealth under…
