The economics of desktop computing have, for the first time in the PC’s long history, been broken by the data centre.
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Industry body says the fiscus-first model is starving the very sector South Africa depends on for connectivity.
A row over guaranteed annual payments has reportedly delayed a major Microsoft data centre project.
Many mergers and acquisitions will now escape Competition Commission review – but a senior lawyer sees a tech blind spot.
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Broadcaster-only election rules leave South Africa exposed to the AI-driven disinformation already shaping votes elsewhere.
As the so-called Magnificent Seven pour billions into AI, the chip makers selling them hardware are getting rich.
Altron’s continuing-ops Heps is now seen rising 31-37%, with group-level outlook upgraded more meaningfully.
JSE-listed Datatec expects headline earnings per share to rise more than 50% for the year ended 28 February 2026.
A generation of software engineers who never develop foundational competencies has become a genuine concern.
Adjusted earnings per share more than tripled to R1.80, with consumer and enterprise segments leading growth.
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ChatGPT maker OpenAI is pushing voice AI beyond transcription, towards agents that can act in real time.
Elon Musk has cast his OpenAI lawsuit as defence of charity, while Sam Altman’s lawyers say he wanted the top job.
Four tech giants pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into AI report results this week – and investors want signs of returns.
OpenAI has fallen short of its goals for new users and revenue in recent months, according to a new report.
