Technology of the future

To understand the legalities, challenges, and opportunities of AI in South Africa, CIO South Africa interviewed a law expert and three leading CIOs.

Galeboe Mogotsi, chief information and security officer (CISO) at the University of the Witwatersrand, discusses the imperative to fortify the cybersecurity foundations of generative AI. 

Hamzah Asmall, the GM for digitalisation at Al Baraka Bank, explains how consulting paved the way for his career in IT, how his religion keeps him grounded, and underscores the fulfilment derived from paying it forward.

It was the unexpected gift of a keyboard from his aunt that ignited Mbusiswa Nyuswa's passion for technology, which he still displays to this day.

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.

Berdine Viljoen has a three-step process to ensure each division has the support it needs.

The investment will include a subsea cable into Africa, low-interest loans for small businesses and more.

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

The nationwide optical network will connect all major South African cities, large data centres and network hubs.

Members and stakeholders across the ICT sector have a crucial role to play

IOTIC’s Pieter Pienaar says IoT is a force to be reckoned with, now more than ever.

Will Africa benefit fully from 5G despite its lack of connectivity and limited infrastructure?

Teraco’s Michelle McCann says the increased capacity will bring a direct benefit to data-driven organisations.

SAS’s Oliver Penel explains that without trust, there is no adoption and consequently no value to AI.

CIO Johnson Idesoh says digitalising the customer and employee experience makes it easier to engage with Old Mutual.

According to Bluegrass Digital’s Nick Durrant, every business must embrace contactless payment for ecommerce.