Insight

Newly appointed chief information and security officer (CISO) at the University of the Witwatersrand Galeboe Mogotsi discusses the important role security officers must play in shaping the country’s cybersecurity laws.

From certifications and hard skills to leadership, IT leaders break down the most sought-after skills this year, and offer sound advice for the class of 2023.

In the dynamic and ever-changing world of business, maintaining a competitive edge and maximising efficiency requires the integration of innovative IT projects that hold the promise of transformation. However, the path to successful adoption of these projects is complex and riddled with obstacles.

Yasvanth Singh and Kurt Kruger explain why it’s time South African CIOs get on board – or get left behind.

EOH's Ziaad Suleman talks about the emerging technologies that will give businesses a competitive edge.

AI tools are developing at lightning speed and require that we consider their implications, writes Jon Foster-Pedley.

Building yourself and your team to become business leaders.

To comprehend the last month's cybersecurity theme of "See Yourself in Cyber", we need to understand that it all starts with you.

This is because the work is becoming less transactional and more about complex problem-solving and creative work.

Kurt Kruger and Stefan Bauer share insights on how IT leaders can retain tech talent.

As digital transformation sees more companies digitise their businesses and processes, cybersecurity must be a top priority for companies to ensure cyber and informational safety.

AI, robotic and process automation are underused in the profession, he says.

Today’s rapidly evolving economy involves a deep interweaving of the worlds of technology, science and business – although the connections are not always obvious.

As with all new technologies, figuring out the maturity of VR applications is part guesswork, part hindsight and mostly experimentation and review.

She believes that technology makes things possible, but people make them happen.

Industrial espionage is at an all-time high, says John Mc Loughlin, J2’s CEO.

Keyrus’s Stephen Coull says cost transparency enables fact-based decision making.

Having proved their mettle in Covid-19, CIOs have their boards’ attention, says Sage’s Gerhard Hartman.

Richard Shaw explains that, with constantly changing regulations, CIOs need to actively manage compliance.

So, whose job is digital transformation? Who is ultimately responsible?