SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

Channel veteran Gary Pickford leaves Tarsus

By Mark Davison - After more than 24 years in various roles at the group, Gary Pickford, CEO of Tarsus Distribution, has resigned from the company. Group chief financial officer Emile Burger will take up the reins of the company from Pickford. “It is with a heavy...

SA not progressing in cybersecurity readiness

Kathy Gibson reports - Cybersecurity readiness remains alarmingly low in 2025. Organisations are still struggling with many of the basics, compounded by new complexities introduced by AI and an ongoing skills shortages. This is according to Cisco’s 2025 Cybersecurity...

Buoyant data centre cooling market reaches for new heights

The data centre thermal management market has outpaced previous forecasts and surged to $7,67-billion, according to new research from Omdia. This unprecedented growth is poised to continue with a robust CAGR of 18,4% until 2028. This surge will largely be fueled by...

Mixed, extended reality to drive AR/VR headset growth

Global shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets declined 67,4% year over year in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset...

HR functions fail to gain business value from tech

Fewer than one-quarter of HR employees (24%) reported that their organisation's HR function is deriving the maximum value from HR technology, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 85 HR leaders in February 2024 found: * Only 35% are confident their current...

Tablets triumph in shopping conversions

Tablet conversion rates have surged to 2,7%, exceeding those of both desktops and smartphones, according to new data from Stocklytics. This unexpected finding suggests that tablets are finding a sweet spot with consumers, potentially becoming a key player in online...

Scammers use Meta infrastructure to hit Facebook business accounts

Kaspersky has discovered a new phishing scheme targeting Facebook business accounts, using legitimate Facebook infrastructure to send deceptive emails with threats of account suspension. Cybercriminals have devised a method to use authentic Facebook functions to send...

Telkom reports stronger performance, better results

Telkom has reported stronger operational performance and improved financial results for the 2024 financial year, with group revenue up 1,6% to R43 230-million. Mobile service revenue is up 6,8% to R19 026-million, with more than 20-million subscribers. Openserve's...

IBM adds GenAI to personalise Wimbledon player stories

IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club has a new feature for the Wimbledon digital experience that will leverage match data with generative AI (GenAI) from IBM's AI and data platform, watsonx, to keep fans updated on the world's leading players as they advance...

Acer sets up local monitor production

Acer has started producing monitors in South Africa as part of its localisation strategy. The new monitor production programme aims to significantly contribute to job creation in South Africa's technology sector. Additionally, the company recognises that providing...

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Business analytics can improve performance, enhance relationships

A key factor in ensuring long-term relationships is quality customer service, writes Chris Kayiya, data and analytics manager at IQbusiness. By using advanced data analytics, you can better understand your consumer base and deliver on expectations while proactively...

HealthCheck debuts on TeacherConnect platform

The Department of Basic Education and E³ have launched the Covid-19 digital pre-screening, risk assessment and mapping tool HealthCheck on the newly-launched platform TeacherConnect. The TeacherConnect platform is being developed as a way to empower and support...

Tech could transform mining in SA

Microsoft South Africa is working with its partner ecosystem and customers to showcase the power of technology, particularly AI and cloud technologies, in helping one of the country's key industries - mining - accelerate digital transformation to reimagine new and...

Solarise Africa lands $10m investment to advance clean energy

Pan-African energy leasing company, Solarise Africa, has landed a further $10-million investment to drive Africa's clean energy expansion. The Series B investment round welcomed French development finance institution, Proparco, alongside existing investors, EAV and...

Telkom signs managed roaming agreement with Telenor

Telkom and Telenor have signed a three and a half year managed roaming agreement that will enable Telkom to improve the roaming retail offering to its end users. Through this agreement, Telenor will be responsible for the full end-to-end wholesale roaming process for...

Synthesis gains AWS Microsoft Workloads Competency status

Synthesis Software Technologies has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Microsoft Workloads Competency status. This adds to Synthesis' list of AWS Competency designations. This designation recognises that Synthesis provides deep expertise to help customers design,...

Take advantage of big data with a data management solution

Big data is invaluable to society - the majority of businesses now understand its importance, even more so with the global events of the recent months, with many now prioritising time and resources to transform raw information into transformative insight and...

SAPICS commits to professionalising supply chain management

At its annual general meeting, SAPICS, the professional body for supply chain management, reaffirmed its strategic focus on the professionalisation of supply chain management in South Africa and across the African continent. The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the...

The mainframe’s role in a customer-centric world

The mainframe has a growing role to play in a world of digital transformation where the customer is king. By Gerard King, CA Southern Africa's mainframe pre-sales and support engineer Businesses around the globe, small and large, are continually striving for customer...

A shadow IT pandemic may follow Covid-19

For as long as users have had access to mobile devices and the Internet, there has been a tension between IT departments and the end-user communities they serve. By Naren Mewa, chief digital officer of Tarsus Distribution On the one hand, IT needs to impose standards...

OpenText AppWorks Software Developer (contract) hybrid (TB)

Provide the following OpenText AppWorks Developer services for the Department: (Projects, Programmes and new Demands):Provide functional support to the users, with specific focus on testing, business analysis, configuration and system setup. Take responsibility for...

Python Developer

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Python Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: The key purpose of this role is...

IT Operations (Mobile Network) (Senior) 3184 – Gauteng Pretoria

IT Operations (Mobile Network) ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Self-motivated & proactiveITIL / IT Service Management process knowledgeSolid IT operations experience (Incident-, Change-, Problem-Management), ideally in enterprise environmentsProject management...

Python Developer – Remote Remote

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Python Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton.What you will be doing: The key purpose of this role is...

System Analyst (KG)

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.• Work with Project Manager and Director, Software Solution in defining system requirements, systems analysis and design for pre-sales, implementation and deployment activities• Perform...

Treasury Management Systems Implementation Specialist

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Implementation Consultant to join a highly successful and innovative company committed to delivering top-tier treasury solutions. You will oversee the implementation of Treasury Management Systems for clients,...

System Analyst (KG) – Gauteng Pretoria

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.• Work with Project Manager and Director, Software Solution in defining system requirements, systems analysis and design for pre-sales, implementation and deployment activities• Perform...

Business Analyst at QES

My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently sourcing for a Business Analyst to join them on an Independent Contract basis Area - Woodstock / 5 Days in office / Supply Chain / Retail We have a resource requirement for a senior Business Analyst, specifically...

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