EDITOR ’ S NOTE
Greetings to the readers of Intelligent CIO Africa . This month ’ s edition is packed with forecasts , predictions and outlooks for African enterprises in 2025 . Says Paul Colmer from Wireless Access Provider ’ s Association , Wi-Fi technology is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation , and 2025 will likely be remembered as the year when Wi-Fi Everywhere became a reality .
However , the key innovation is not just about GHz speed , it is about latency . By significantly reducing latency , Wi-Fi can deliver exponentially faster and more seamless experiences .
For African enterprises , data literacy is critical for organisations to unlock the real value of their data , make more informed decisions quickly , and foster collaboration between technical and non-technical teams . By embedding data literacy into their cultures , companies can improve both data quality and analytical capabilities , ultimately gaining a competitive edge says PBT Group ’ s Andreas Bartsch .
Improving data quality and implementing robust observability strategies will be vital in 2025 . Data literacy will be important as companies look to ensure that data products align with business standards and expectations while fostering continuous improvement .
Says Soon-Ee Cheah at Xero , we are on the cusp of a revolution with AI . What once felt like a futuristic , magical tool is quietly weaving itself into our daily lives . In the same way , we now wonder how we ever lived without the Internet ; soon , we will wonder the same about AI .
In 2025 , AI will no longer be something we discuss in abstract terms . It will be something we interact with as naturally and routinely as checking an email or getting directions . It will become the new normal , so embedded in our lives , humming along in the background , that it will hardly be noticed .
Turn these pages to read more about the digital transformation that is taking place across Africa .
As the world of cyber security threats becomes more challenging and automated , what are the new features being embedded in modern cyber security solutions that African CIOs and CISOs should evaluate as a proactive measure against AI driven threats ? Executives from ManageEngine , SANS Institute , Sophos , BeyondTrust , and Acronis , share their insights for this month ’ s Editor ’ s Question .
We wish you the best of transformative business success in the month ahead .
Arun Shankar Managing Editor arun @ lynchpinmedia . com
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