Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping IT infrastructure management in South Africa, driving efficiency, resilience, and security across hybrid cloud, on-premises, and edge environments. With only 39% of IT teams enjoying full real-time visibility into device usage, AI platforms such as those deployed by Think Tank Software Solutions (TTSS) and Ivanti Neurons deliver automation, predictive maintenance, and anomaly detection. These capabilities reduce downtime costs—which can reach up to R100,000 per minute—while improving asset lifecycle management and sustainability. Beyond cost savings, AI enhances compliance, strengthens security, and accelerates employee onboarding, with clients reporting ROI above 260%. Despite only 11% of organisations being AI-ready, TTSS enables enterprises to bridge this readiness gap, positioning businesses to transition from reactive IT operations to proactive digital innovation.
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The importance of making room for humans and AI in recruitment OR Successful hiring strategies must combine human judgment with AI insights
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming recruitment, offering speed, efficiency, and cost savings. Yet, while AI tools can optimise candidate assessments and streamline interviews, they still lack the empathy, intuition, and contextual understanding that human recruiters provide. Drawing on real-world examples, including the risks of algorithmic bias and misinterpretation of candidate behaviour, this article argues that AI should not replace human judgment in hiring but rather complement it. By combining AI-driven insights with human oversight, companies can enhance candidate experiences, reduce bias, and ultimately secure the best talent.
AI in Blockchain: Investor Behavior, Trends & Adoption 2025
Study reveals 80% of crypto investors bought AI tokens, 23% of projects integrate AI, and 67% lack usable products. Insights on adoption, skepticism & trends.
AI-fuelled retail media opens new frontier in performance marketing for South African brands
AI-driven retail media is transforming performance marketing for South African brands. As ecommerce platforms like Takealot, Checkers Sixty60, Makro, and Woolworths invest in retail media, brands gain powerful opportunities to reach high-intent shoppers with personalised, measurable, and data-driven campaigns. AI enhances targeting, product recommendations, and closed-loop reporting, making retail media the next big growth frontier.
Why Humanity Still Matters in the Age of AI Marketing
Jacques Du Bruyn, Co-CEO at Flume Digital Marketing, discusses why the human touch remains essential in the AI-driven marketing era. While AI excels at tasks like data analysis, audience persona creation, and ad optimization, it lacks the cultural nuance, emotional intelligence, and diversity of perspective needed to create truly resonant campaigns. In a landscape overflowing with AI-generated content, the brands that succeed will be those that combine AI’s efficiency with authentic human insight to forge deep, lasting connections.
Epiq Unveils Agentic AI Platform as Part of the Epiq Service Cloud
Epiq has unveiled a cutting-edge Agentic AI platform integrated into its Service Cloud, designed to transform the legal industry. By combining proprietary Epiq technology, third-party tools, and human expertise, the platform enhances decision-making, efficiency, and effectiveness for legal professionals. With applications across contracts, litigation, compliance, cyber response, and more, the Agentic AI platform accelerates complex legal workflows, reduces costs, and offers rapid, insightful results.
Unleashing Possibilities: How Meta AI Empowers Everyday Life in Nigeria
In Nigeria, “I dey make am” is more than a catchphrase — it encapsulates the spirit of resilience and creativity that drives everyday people to overcome obstacles and chase their dreams. Meta’s new campaign, Make Am with Meta AI, highlights how Nigerians are leveraging Meta AI to unlock new possibilities in their daily lives. From students using AI to conduct research, to entrepreneurs generating marketing ideas, to creators transforming their visions into reality, Meta AI has become an indispensable tool. Available for free on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger, Meta AI empowers users to learn, create, and innovate, driving progress in both individual lives and communities.
Using the Domain OnlineBanking.mobi in Fintech, Cryptocurrency, Stablecoins, AI, and Online Banking: Opportunities for Profit
The domain OnlineBanking.mobi is a powerful asset for businesses in fintech, cryptocurrency, stablecoins, AI-driven financial services, and mobile-first banking. With the rise of mobile payments and digital financial services, this domain offers immense potential for launching profitable ventures targeting mobile users. The .mobi extension makes it especially valuable for mobile-optimized platforms, positioning your business for success in a fast-evolving market. This article explores how to capitalize on OnlineBanking.mobi to create innovative financial solutions and maximize revenue opportunities.
Digital Cooperation Organization Launches AI Ethics Evaluator Tool to Promote Ethical AI Worldwide
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has launched the DCO AI Ethics Evaluator, a policy tool designed to help governments, organizations, and developers assess and mitigate ethical and human rights risks in AI systems. Introduced at the AI for Good Summit 2025 and WSIS+20 in Geneva, the tool operationalizes the DCO’s Principles for Ethical AI through a structured self-assessment, offering tailored recommendations for ethical AI implementation.
Cerebrium Raises $8.5M Led by Gradient to Scale the Leading High-Performance Serverless AI Platform
Cerebrium, a serverless AI infrastructure platform founded in Cape Town, has raised $8.5 million in a seed funding round led by Gradient, Google’s AI venture fund. The platform enables teams to build and scale multimodal AI applications without traditional complexity or cost. This funding will support Cerebrium’s growth and expansion, with the aim of meeting increasing demand in enterprise AI. Backed by Y Combinator and other investors, Cerebrium is already powering companies like Tavus and Deepgram, providing high-performance solutions for real-time voice, video, and data analytics applications.