Governing the AI-driven business
Employees are turning to AI toll's outside of IT's visibility, sensitive company data is moving through unsanctioned platforms and few organisations can say how AI is really being used in their business. First Distribution, Numata and ITWeb Brainstorm hosted a roundtable, on 7 October at Marble restaurant, to explore the implications of this and more. #firstdistribution #numata
From Mine to Tap: The Future of Industrial Operations with AI
IFS partnered with Brainstorm magazine in hosting an executive roundtable on 13 October at Signature restaurant. Several topics were addressed by leaders in their field. Notably, reliability, pressure, asset and field performance, and decision visibility in the AI revolution. #ifs #ai
Technology that drives customer experience
Catalytic and Brainstorm Magazine hosted a roundtable on 16 September at Four Seasons, The Westcliff. The session explored not only how to digitise CX but how to do it in a way that's human, intelligent and future-proof. #catalytic #cx
Nominate an outstanding chief information officer for either the Enterprise or Public Sector CIO of the Year Award by 28 September.
Nominations are now open for the ICT community to put forward their top-performing in-house technology decision-maker.
Sixty percent of surveyed South Africa-based chief information security officers reveal third-party risk remains a major concern, amid an evolving cyber threat landscape.
From tech’s rising stars to C-suite execs, winners across 13 award categories will be announced.
The award honours women whose sustained leadership and influence have shaped South Africa’s ICT sector.
Five cyber security leaders shortlisted, with the winner to be announced on 16 April.
Six outstanding tech leaders are shortlisted for the 2026 CIO of the Year Award, with the winner to be revealed on 16 April.
First for Women is proud to sponsor the Mentor of the Year Award at the 2026 Wired4Women Awards.
This award recognises leaders of tech service provider organisations who excel at driving business growth and service delivery.
The award, sponsored by Vaxowave, recognises female founders of successful tech-driven businesses.
The shortlists across 13 award categories have been announced for the Wired4Women Forum and ITWeb Brainstorm initiative.
Don’t let the women who deserve recognition miss out – make sure they are nominated by Sunday, 8 February.