Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

Vodacom calls for 2026 Early Careers applications

Vodacom is inviting applications for the 2026 intake to its Early Careers programmes, which aim to develop talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and offer meaningful employment and education opportunities. “With digital technology reshaping...

How Intel and HP engineered next-gen AI PCs

AI PCs are a new class of laptops designed to deliver AI-enhanced experiences — from productivity to creativity — that adapt to users’ needs and enhance people’s lives. For HP’s Intel-based AI PCs, Intel contributed more than just hardware like its Intel Core Ultra...

Opportunity as tech, AI stocks tumble

The market turbulence, which saw major US stock indices experience their worst day in over 18 months last Wednesday (24 July 2024), created a buying opportunity for savvy investors, particularly in the technology and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. Nigel Green,...

Accelerated growth for Chinese smartphones

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China's smartphone shipments grew 8,9% year over year (YoY) to 71,6-million units in 2Q24. The third consecutive quarter of growth led to...

Carbon capture, storage market set to hit $5,61bn

The global carbon capture and storage market size is expected to reach $5,61-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7,3% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. This growth is attributed to the presence of favorable government policies...

Webb images show a cold exoplanet 12 light-years away

An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have directly imaged an exoplanet roughly 12 light-years from Earth. While there were hints that the planet existed, it had not been confirmed until Webb imaged it. The planet is...

E-commerce hubs drive up air pollution

An unexpected side effect of e-commerce is the increase in air pollution - particularly nitrogen oxide - around warehousing hubs. This is among the findings a new study, funded by NASA and published in Nature, that aimed to measure the air pollution associated with...

Cybercriminals are ready for the Olympics. Are you?

Major sporting events like the Olympics attract billions of viewers and are prime opportunities for cybercriminals. Over the past decade, cyberattacks targeting major events have surged, increasing from 212-million documented attacks at the London 2012 Games to...

Africa Data Centres adds 6MW in Cape Town

Africa Data Centres is expanding its CPT1 facility in Cape Town, adding three halls in new areas on the campus that provide another 6MW of IT load. This effectively doubles the data centre's current capacity. The new expansion was implemented with support from the US...

Crowdstrike and Microsoft stocks down but global searches soar

Worldwide searches for "CrowdStrike stock" and "Microsoft stock" have surged 3 054% and 981% respectively over the past week after the global IT crash. However, each corporation's daily stock value dropped on 19 July. This is following an outage that spread globally...

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Nokia to lead the EU’s 6G project Hexa-X

Nokia is the overall project leader for Hexa-X, the European Commission's 6G flagship initiative for research that will drive the overall 6G vision. The project goals include creating 6G use cases and scenarios, developing fundamental 6G technologies and defining a...

What you need to know about a 13th cheque versus performance bonus

As the year quickly draws to a close, the South Payroll Association (SAPA) has been inundated with queries regarding their expected annual bonuses in December. Jethro Malapane, executive committee of SAPA, says that many of the enquiries stem from employees who don't...

Covid-19 impact on video streaming services and cloud DVR

The way people consume media has overwhelmingly shifted towards over-the-top (OTT). In addition to live TV, the number of video streaming platforms l has grown rapidly. Along with the near unlimited choice of content, consumers have come to expect a seamless user...

SA’s mobile ecosystem is rife with opportunity – and challenges

South Africa is not only the largest telecoms market in Africa, but also is one of the most advanced ecosystems on the continent with 80 active tech hubs across the country. Similarly, with mobile penetration at 176% and internet penetration climbing steadily at 55%,...

What e-learning did for corporate training

The global pandemic and subsequent lockdown halted traditional learning and training opportunities for many organisations. This disruption forced key-decision makers to re-think traditional training methods and how to upskill their employees while they worked...

FNB App offers SME marketplace with 3m potential customers

As agile SMEs look to re-shape their business models and evolve their offerings to counter the negative impact of Covid-19, FNB has launched a digital marketplace on its app that gives businesses providing home services solutions access to 3-million potential...

Fibre joins sustainability in redefining SA’s property market

Research in the US shows fibre internet connectivity can add almost R80 000 to the price of the average home, roughly half the value of a bathroom. Shane Chorley, head of sales and marketing at Frogfoot Networks In South Africa, the situation is more complex. It is...

Nutanix extends storage services to hybrid cloud

Nutanix has announced new hybrid cloud capabilities for its unstructured data storage offerings, Objects and Files. With these advanced features, Nutanix customers can now deploy an easy-to-use, scale out storage fabric across their different cloud environments to...

The role of digitalisation in kick-starting African economies

The digital revolution has officially engaged a higher gear, raising a great deal of curiosity and speculation on technological innovation, adoption, AI and the future of the digital economy. By Tau Mashigo chief technology officer: group IT at Standard Bank As the...

Personal cyber cover now as vital as insurance for physical risks

As e-commerce and reliance on digital banking and transactional platforms grows, so too have the risks for fraudulent payment scams and cybercrime. Cyberattacks now cost the world more than natural disasters, while malicious hackers attack computers and networks at a...

Field Support Technician

Join our dynamic team as a Junior Field Support Technician! The Field Support Engineer is a pivotal position designed to nurture and develop service excellence. This role focuses on providing hands-on technical support. The successful candidate will be trained by the...

Systems Analyst II – Western Cape Cape Town

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Systems Analyst to join our team in delivering high-quality, business-aligned IT solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for understanding and translating business requirements into effective system designs that drive...

Field Support Technician – Mpumalanga Mpumalanga

Join our dynamic team as a Junior Field Support Technician! The Field Support Engineer is a pivotal position designed to nurture and develop service excellence. This role focuses on providing hands-on technical support. The successful candidate will be trained by the...

Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre

FIC is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified AFRICAN FEMALES applicants in line with our Employment Targets and our commitment to diversifying our workforce.To manage the activities and output related to multi-disciplinary...

Senior Business / Systems Analyst (CH1126)

Our client, in the credit industry, has an opening for a Senior Business / Systems Analyst to join their Communication Technology team.Are you a technically minded problem-solver who thrives on making customer interactions smarter, faster, and more efficient? Do you...

Project Manager at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

FIC is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified AFRICAN FEMALES applicants in line with our Employment Targets and our commitment to diversifying our workforce.To manage the activities and output related to multi-disciplinary...

Senior Business / Systems Analyst (CH1126) – Western Cape Kuils River

Our client, in the credit industry, has an opening for a Senior Business / Systems Analyst to join their Communication Technology team.Are you a technically minded problem-solver who thrives on making customer interactions smarter, faster, and more efficient? Do you...

Scrum Master

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for Scrum Masters to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Guides the Product Owners (POs) in discovery by practicing relevant agile techniques (e.g. journey maps) and...

Senior Software Developer (C#.NET, SQL & Angular) (CH1071)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Senior Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers. We are looking for an individual that takes pride in what they do, is customer focused and takes ownership and...

Junior .Net Developer – Gauteng Midrand

Do you have a passion for Web and Mobile development and a drive to build innovative apps? Join our dynamic team as a Junior .Net Developer, where you'll work with .Net and .Net MAUI/ Xamarin to create cutting-edge web and mobile solutions. This is your chance to...

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