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The author, Richard Frost, is head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security AI-powered phishing has become the most virulent security threat to the business world. Threat actors are now using advanced generative models to create highly personalised and convincing e-mails that are capable of bypassing traditional security measures. The pervasiveness of the threat is recognised in the World Economic Forum 2025 global cybersecurity outlook, which found that 66% of companies expect AI and machine learning to be the root cause of vulnerabilities. 47% said that artificial intelligence was the likely driver of increasingly sophisticated attacks, particularly with…

Glenn Wilkinson, CEO and co-founder of Agger Labs. ITWeb has compiled a comprehensive agenda for the Cape leg of its 21st edition flagship Security Summit. The event will shed light on critical issues, including deepfake-enabled identity threats, the influence of AI on strategic workforce planning, how to implement a zero trust architecture and more.The ITWeb Security Summit 2026 Cape Town will take place on 25 and 26 May at Century City Conference Centre.With the theme: Redefining security in the face of AI-driven attacks, fragile supply chains and a global skills gap, the event will feature keynote presentations from local and international…

Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi Starlink’s proposed entry into South Africa is facing mounting political backlash, driven by concerns over owner Elon Musk’s conduct and public statements. Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi and parliament’s communications & digital technologies portfolio chair, Khuselo Diko, have both taken to social media to voice their opposition to Musk and the SpaceX-owned Starlink. Last month communications minister Solly Malatsi issued a policy directive to communications regulator Icasa urging it to align its ownership regulations with the ICT black economic empowerment sector code. This includes recognition of equity-equivalent investment programmes, which are already lawful under the…

Andrew Cruise, MD of vendor-neutral cloud infrastructure provider, Routed. South African neutral cloud platform provider Routed is set to be acquired by international IT solutions firm, Evoila. According to a statement, the deal builds on the German-based firm’s plans to reach growing regions, including SA and the wider continent, as well as strengthening its cloud portfolio.For Routed, the acquisition marks a new growth phase for the business and enhances its ability to scale across the continent, says the company. Routed managing director Andrew Cruise says the acquisition will accelerate the company’s mission, while preserving its technical depth. “Routed was built…

Many of South Africa’s JSE-listed technology companies performed well in 2025, with the likes of Weaver Fintech, Blu Label Unlimited, MTN Group, iOCO and Telkom improving their share prices by over 70% over the course of the year. At the bottom end, however, some of South Africa’s biggest technology firms performed poorly, with the likes of Mustek, Altron, Reunert, Lesaka Technologies and Bytes Technology Group all showing a decline in value – excluding dividends. TechCentral’s analysis looks at the share prices of the 12 companies listed under the technology sector on the JSE and includes others that are not in…

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. (Image source: GCIS) Presidency minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has condemned the photoshopping of her X (formerly Twitter) account with vulgar images and misinformation, saying it is distasteful and shameful.This comes as X’s artificial intelligence (AI) tool Grok faces growing backlash for allowing users to create and publish sexualised images.In a statement, Ntshavheni says: “In a country that is battling with a scourge of gender-based violence, the continued use of sexual images to tarnish women is deplorable at the least. The cowards responsible for the photoshop [material] represent the worst sexists and gender-based violence perpetrators.” Acting…

China can narrow its technological gap with the US driven by growing risk-taking and innovation, though the lack of advanced chip-making tools is hobbling the sector, the country’s leading artificial intelligence researchers said on Saturday. China’s so-called “AI tiger” start-ups, MiniMax and Zhipu AI, had strong debuts on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange this week, reflecting growing confidence in the sector as Beijing fast-tracks AI and chip listings to bolster domestic alternatives to advanced US technology. Yao Shunyu, a former senior researcher at ChatGPT maker OpenAI, who was named technology giant Tencent’s chief AI scientist in December, said there was…

Dell is launching two world-first UltraSharp monitors: an ultra-wide curved 132cm 6K productivity powerhouse for financial traders, executives, engineers and data professionals; and an 81cm 4K QD-OLED display for creative professionals who demand perfect colour accuracy. Both feature cutting-edge innovations, best eye comfort technology and industry-leading sustainable designs.For more than a decade, Dell Technologies has led the way in display innovation. The UltraSharp line-up has become the standard for professionals who demand the best.Dell is expanding this legacy and introducing two new trailblazing monitors – the new Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor and the Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED…

OpenAI has launched a ChatGPT Health tab that answers health-related questions and lets users upload medical records and connect wellness apps such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal. The move expands ChatGPT’s capabilities by providing users a dedicated space to access health information, which is one of the most popular uses of the chatbot. More than 230 million people globally ask health- and wellness-related questions on ChatGPT every week, OpenAI said. More than 230 million people ask health- and wellness-related questions on ChatGPT every week ChatGPT Health can be used for tasks such as understanding recent test results, preparing for doctor appointments,…

Acumatica AI – a core competitive advantage. In today’s fast-moving business world, simply having a cloud ERP system isn’t enough. What sets leading companies apart is how they use the data inside those systems to make smarter, faster decisions. That’s where Acumatica AI steps in.At its simplest, Acumatica AI is the suite of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities built directly into the Acumatica Cloud ERP platform. It’s designed to unlock value through responsible, industry-specific AI solutions that enhance human expertise and deliver meaningful results.What makes Acumatica AI a game-changer for mid-market businesses is threefold:Seamless Integration – AI features are…