Three-phase solution to avoid agentic AI FDE catastrophe
By 2028, 70% of enterprises will abandon agentic AI built by vendor forward-deployed engineering (FDE), trapped by soaring costs and unable to evolve it on their own, according to Gartner. Vendor FDE is a model in which vendor engineers work directly with customers to...
Futurist outlines an AI vision
Artificial intelligence (AI) will have a profound impact on various aspects of human life. This is the word from futurist Rohit Talwar, a strategic adviser and CEO of Fast Future, speaking at the Moscow Startup Summit. AI and business: The new role of humans...
Women urged to seize the AI opportunity
Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is more than an exciting new technology – it has the potential to be a game-changer for women entrepreneurs. Christina Naidoo, chief operating officer of Huawei SA, tells delegates at the Huawei Women in Tech...
AI dominates the corporate risk landscape
AI-enabled discovery of cyber vulnerabilities emerged as the most critical emerging risk facing organisations worldwide in the second quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk Report series compiles insights and perspectives from...
Securing AI the next big growth market
The market for securing AI is growing rapidly, projected to reach almost $4,8-billion in 2027, a 68,7% increase over 2026, according to Gartner. By 2028, the market is forecast to reach almost $7,7-billion. "This surge is driven by the urgent need for enterprises to...
Telecomms sector under attack as fraud surges
South Africa’s telecommunications sector is facing a rapidly intensifying wave of fraud, cybercrime and interconnected operational threats, with subscription fraud cases surging 307% in a single year. This is according to the new Communications Risk and Information...
New dual-architecture chip marks milestone for enterprise computing
Marking the first processor milestone from its collaboration with Arm, IBM has announced the first dual-architecture mainframe processor - designed to enable enterprises to run operating systems and applications on both the IBM and Arm compute platforms in future IBM...
Intel outlines architectures for Agentic AI
At Hot Chip 2026, Intel is showcasing three architectures for Agentic AI and enterprise-scale workloads, combining the Diamond Rapids processor for high-performance orchestration, the Crescent Island GPU for efficient inference and the Wildcat Lake SoC for intelligent...
How flexible working unlocks part-time talent and reduces costs
New research from IWG says CFOs and senior business leaders are now realising that hybrid and flexible work models are becoming a strategic advantage in attracting and retaining part-time talent – while also supporting measurable productivity gains. A growing number...
Hygiene? We’ve heard of it …
On average, users take more actions to keep their mobile devices clean and updated than their PCs, according to new research from Kaspersky comparing the hygiene habits for smartphones and PCs. The global survey showed that smartphone users are noticeably more...
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Building the data foundation for AI that actually listens
What are the many AI voice bots that are about to start helping companies with customer engagement actually going to say? For all the hype and buzzwords around AI, what really counts is everything behind the voice, writes Bruce von Maltitz, CEO of 1Stream. There’s a...
Check Point to integrate AI Defense Plane with Google Cloud
Check Point Software Technologies will serve as a launch partner with Google Cloud to integrate Check Point's AI Defense Plane with Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform. The integration combines centralised agent control with contextual intelligence and...
Southern Sun deploys HPE SD-WAN, wired and wireless networks
The Southern Sun hospitality groups has modernised its network infrastructure with the HPE self-driving network. Built on an AI-native, cloud-native network architecture with integral security, the intelligent network delivers a wireless experiences to guest and...
Insurance as an innovation enabler: why progress needs a safety net
Companies and individuals at the cutting edge of technology and advancement should not view insurance as an afterthought or grudge purchase, but rather as one of the most powerful enablers of innovation in the modern economy. This is the message from iTOO special...
Man in the middle – the silent threat hiding in encrypted traffic
For most South Africans, the padlock in a browser bar feels like a seal of trust. It’s a comforting sign that says, “Your connection is secure”. But in the digital age, that confidence can be dangerously misplaced, writes Saurabh Prasad, senior solution architect at...
How to confront SA’s procurement fraud crisis
In a November 2025 report, procurement fraud was experienced by 56 percent of African respondents, dwarfing cyberfraud at 23%. This is according to “Combatting fraud in a perfect storm”, published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). By...
Fighting fraud with intelligence
In its 2024 Annual Report, the Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB) warned that fraud and organised crime costs South African insurers up billions if not actively disrupted. The actual true cost of fraud echoed by the ICB extends far beyond financial losses, it impacts...
SARS diesel rebate overhaul: Data is now a priority
As the South African Revenue Service (SARS) rolls out the biggest change to the diesel refund system in 25 years, local primary producers are facing a major shift in how they claim diesel rebates. From 1 April 2026, on-land primary sectors - including farming,...
Realising Tanzania and Uganda’s digital workforce transformation
Tanzania and Uganda are at an important stage in their economic development, where infrastructure investment and digital transformation are beginning to converge. By Josiah Habwe, GM: Tanzania and Uganda at Schneider Electric Both countries are expanding...
MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience is back
Now in its fourth year, the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience 2026 series presented by Hyprop in partnership with MTN rolls out across eight shopping centres nationwide from April through to August, building to National Finals at Canal Walk in August with a total prize pool...
Scrum Master
Job DescriptionThe Scrum Master serves as a servant leader and facilitator, enabling the team to deliver value effectively by removing impediments, promoting collaboration, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. The Scrum Master creates the conditions...
Junior Data Engineer (SQL, SSIS, QlikView, Power BI) (CPT Remote)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company urgently seeks a solutions-driven Junior Data Engineer who will be involved in the design and build of data management solutions. There will also be elements of integrating with Data Science tools allowing business users to...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job DescriptionThe Scrum Master serves as a servant leader and facilitator, enabling the team to deliver value effectively by removing impediments, promoting collaboration, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. The Scrum Master creates the conditions...
Junior Data Engineer (SQL, SSIS, QlikView, Power BI) (CPT Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A leading FinTech company urgently seeks a solutions-driven Junior Data Engineer who will be involved in the design and build of data management solutions. There will also be elements of integrating with Data Science tools allowing business users to...
Security Analyst at Adapt IT
Introduction Are you passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy investigating threats, responding to incidents, and strengthening security environments?We are looking for an experienced Security Analyst to take ownership of the day-to-day monitoring, investigation, and...
Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...
Security Analyst at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction Are you passionate about cybersecurity and enjoy investigating threats, responding to incidents, and strengthening security environments?We are looking for an experienced Security Analyst to take ownership of the day-to-day monitoring, investigation, and...
Junior-Mid Software Developer (C#.Net) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of an ambitious Junior-Mid Software Developer with strong C#.Net skills is sought by a dynamic provider of world-class Outsourced and Incident Management Services based in Tokai. You will help design, develop and maintain various...
Sales Pursuit Lead (Germiston)
About the RoleThis is a senior technical sales and business development position and is not a general sales role. The successful candidate will combine a strong engineering background with extensive commercial experience and a proven ability to develop, position and...
Automation and DevOps Engineer (Centurion)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading provider of Electronic Systems seeks the technical expertise of an Automation and DevOps Engineer who can understand complex systems and break down requirements into manageable components. The ideal candidate for this role will have the strategic...
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