140 However, some companies, like Volkswagen, have decided to pause the adoption of automation to protect jobs. Many companies have begun adopting automation and artificial intelligence (AI) for various reasons. However,…
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South Africa and Europe must forge new EV value chain, says BMW boss
134 BMW South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen South Africa and Europe should collaborate on building an alternative “value chain” for electric vehicle components such as batteries to reduce dependence on China,…
PMI rebound signals recovery, but job losses and rising costs remain a concern
108 The increase was driven by the domestic market, as global demand remained under pressure and complicated by steep US tariffs. The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 2.7 points to…
Digicloud Africa now an official Google SecOps distributor for Africa
131 In a move set to expand both Digicloud Africa and Google Cloud’s footprint across Africa, Digicloud Africa has been appointed as a distributor of Google security operations (SecOps) products in Africa….
AWS recognises BBD with dual accolades
151 BBD has been recognised with two accolades from Amazon Web Services, demonstrating its exceptional cloud capabilities and commitment to customer success. The company has officially been named an AWS Premier Tier…
South Africa is rapidly becoming a hyperconnected country
110 The capacity and reach of the undersea cable infrastructure connecting South Africa to the world is growing at a rapid pace, with a surge in AI workloads expected to drive further…
RTMC CFO also suspended due to whistleblower allegations
133 Follows CEO Makhosini Msibi being placed on precautionary suspension in July. Whistleblower allegations have now led to Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) chief financial officer Liana Moolman also being placed on…
Disney+ expands in South Africa with live sports
101 Disney+ added ESPN and ESPN2 to its South African streaming line-up on Thursday, giving subscribers access to international sporting leagues at no extra cost. The new channels bring live and studio…
Microsoft cloud migration needs more than a road map
120 There is no shortage of guidance when it comes to cloud migration. Microsoft alone offers a vast ecosystem of tools, templates and frameworks, particularly around Azure, to help customers move infrastructure,…
Fidelity guarantee fund ordered to pay RAF claimant, after attorneys stole payout
101 Fund received 116 claims against Chueu Attorneys valued at R82.7m. SCA says the firm handled 6 000 files with an estimated R6.2bn gross value before its demise. The Legal Practitioners Fidelity…