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Before AI, ask what problem you’re trying to solve

As more AI agents are brought online, it’s important to have the right foundations in place. This means baking security into everything you do, being clear about accountability and starting your journey with a clearly defined problem.

In search of a smart grid

From solar and wind to landfill gas, the case for a diversified energy future has never been more urgent or more achievable.

The real costs of 'doing IT yourself' for South African SMEs

Many South African SMEs avoid outsourcing IT to save costs, but system downtime and reputational damage can quickly erode perceived savings.

SevenC Managed IT Services

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Features

30 Apr

Why smart warehouses still need staff

In South Africa, it's more affordable to employ people in a warehouse than introduce autonomous systems.

Joanne Carew

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Emerging Technologies

28 Apr

AI demands a new kind of financial services business

In a market defined by relentless change, the financial institutions with a clear AI strategy will outdo the competition.

Why Africa needs homegrown AI

Developing AI in Africa is essential to ensure the technology reflects the continent’s realities, priorities, and opportunities.

Cloudy, with a chance of migration

As cloud adoption matures, migrations are becoming more strategic, with local businesses increasingly looking to the cloud to unlock opportunities to create measurable value.

Finding Africa’s next-gen social entrepreneurs

Eleven start-ups pitch their businesses to a panel of judges at Change The World 2026, in Cape Town, in a bid to secure funding and scale.

Why smart warehouses still need staff

In South Africa, it's more affordable to employ people in a warehouse than introduce autonomous systems.

Keys to the kingdom

As cyber risks evolve and industry standards shift, the Public Key Infrastructure industry needs to evolve too.

Keys to the kingdom

As cyber risks evolve and industry standards shift, the Public Key Infrastructure industry needs to evolve too.

The technology keeping Cape Town’s water flowing

Cape Town’s Technical Dispatch Centre monitors the real-time performance of the city’s water and sanitation infrastructure, reducing false alarms and improving response times.

Joanne Carew