Business · South Africa
Many African Firms Plan for AI in Cloud but Few Scale Up
TechCentral · 2026/02/24
Summary
Many South African and African companies recognize the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing for their business growth. According to recent reports, most firms see AI, especially agentic AI, as a key part of their cloud technology plans. However, only about one-third of these companies are actually expanding and integrating AI solutions into their daily operations. This shows a gap between planning and action when it comes to adopting new technologies. Businesses are interested in AI for its potential to improve efficiency and competitiveness but may face challenges like cost, expertise, or infrastructure that slow down real implementation.
OnABudget takeaway: While many companies plan to use AI and cloud tech, limited adoption means costs and benefits are still emerging. Small businesses and consumers should watch for growing AI tools that could bring smarter, more affordable services soon.