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The next wave of competitive advantage will come not from individual breakthrough technologies but from the ability to combine and scale multiple technologies across entire operating systems, according to a new World Economic Forum report. As artificial intelligence...

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,...

Teen Accounts aim to keep youngsters safe

Meta is has launched Teen Accounts on Instagram in South Africa, aiming to provide safe, private and positive online experiences for teens across Africa. Parents want to feel confident that their teens can use social media to connect with their friends and explore...

Bitcoin hits new all-time high

The 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day last week was marked by the cryptocurrency attaining a new all-time high of $111 534, On 22 May 2010, developer Laszlo Hanyecz famously paid 10 000 Bitcoin for two pizzas – a transaction worth over $1,1-billion at today's...

Nutanix and Dell collaborate on hybrid multicloud solutions

Nutanix has announced a collaboration with Dell Technologies aimed at accelerating customers' digital transformation journeys fueled by infrastructure modernisation and modern application development. Through this collaboration, joint customers will be able to...

IBM and Pasqal partner on quantum-centric supercomputers

IBM and Pasqal, as leaders in superconducting circuit and neutral atom-based quantum computers respectively, have announced their intent to partner to develop a common approach to quantum-centric supercomputing and promoting application research in chemistry and...

Microsoft takes the global data centre lead

Microsoft has taken the lead with over 300 data centres globally, surpassing AWS. Edith Reads, financial analyst at Stocklytics.com. comments: "Microsoft is ramping up its data center footprint to meet the growing demand for high-performance computing (HPC) essential...

First Boeing Starliner crewed flight en route to ISS

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are safely in orbit on the first crewed flight test aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft bound for the International Space Station. As part of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, the astronauts lifted off at 10h52 EDT on...

Global IT service spend to hit $2trn by 2028

According to Forrester's Global IT Services Market Forecast 2023-2028, global IT service industry spending will reach $2-trillion in 2028. However, despite forecasted growth, IT service firms will face several challenges in the next few years. Key findings include: *...

Regional PC shipments set for growth

The Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which is made up of desktops, notebooks, and workstations, continued to exceed expectations in Q1 2024 with shipments increasing 12,2% year on year (YoY) to total 3,53-million units....

How AI could impact consumers’ future

Movies starring clones of your friends, simulating your future, personal digital assistants, and AI-driven beauty operations are some of the ways AI is expected to impact everyday life in the 2030s, according to technology early adopters. New research from Ericsson...

Survey shows Saffers are happy and flourishing

South Africans generally feel happy and are flourishing. That's according to the findings of the Happiness Survey, undertaken at the end of 2023 by Nedbank in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). Based on over 10 000 data points, the...

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First Distribution expands Kaspersky distribution to West Africa

First Distribution, the leading Pan-African distributor for Cyber Security, Data Centre, Enterprise and Cloud Solutions, has expanded its distribution agreement with Kaspersky, now offering the security software portfolio in West Africa. First Distribution currently...

New chief supply chain officer for KFC

Siya Ngcukana has been appointed as KFC South Africa's chief supply chain officer effective 1 August 2020. Having joined KFC South Africa in February 2019, he has been instrumental in building capability within the supply chain team, enabling best in class supply...

Kaspersky expands product portfolio for security researchers

Kaspersky sandboxing technology is now available for use in customer networks. The on-premises Kaspersky Research Sandbox is designed for organisations with strict restrictions on data sharing, to enable them to build their internal security operations centers (SOCs)...

Workonline grows West African footprint

Workonline Communications, a pan-African provider of IP transit, has selected PAIX's carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre in Accra, Ghana to deploy its first point of presence (POP) in West Africa. The PAIX Accra (ACC-1) data centre (initially founded as...

Top benefits of ERP

The impact of the coronavirus on all areas of the economy has highlighted the need to transform traditional supply chain models. Worldwide, 75% of companies have reported supply chain disruptions as a result of Covid-19. With supply chain fragility top of mind,...

Call for accelerated SDG funding

In a report released by the UN yesterday, 30 CEOs from prominent corporations around the globe, including Dr Leila Fourie, group CEO of the JSE, who make up the Global Investors for Sustainable Development Alliance (GISD) - identify more than 60 concrete measures to...

Standard Bank supports shift away from cash

The shift away from cash and towards digital and contactless payment methods has been accelerated by the pandemic. This, Standard Bank believes, will remain at elevated levels, and continue to grow under the new normal. "Digital payments have now become a critical...

New accolades for SA fintech

South African fintech operator SME Snapshot has achieved further recognition in 2020, being selected as part of the Grindstone Accelerator program for high potential technology businesses. Developed to integrate with your accounting system, SME Snapshot is a powerful...

Infobip SA partners with Praekelt Consulting

Infobip has concluded a partnership, under its recently-launched Partner Connect Programme, with Praekelt Consulting. Praekelt designs and builds human-centred digital interfaces that leverage technology to transform businesses. The company delivers products that aim...

What to expect when a parcel arrives at the door

The courier industry was thrust into the spotlight recently after eNCA reported that a jogger had discovered hundreds of Covid-19 test kits dumped on the N2 in the Eastern Cape. The company transporting the goods was prosecuted, and found to be negligent for putting...

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Senior IT Project ManagerShape the future of tech with us!R 900,000 - R 1,320,000 per annumJoin a leading tech team dedicated to revolutionizing the digital age. Accelerate your career by harnessing your project management expertise in a dynamic environment that...

Root Cause Analyst

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Looking for mid-level data scientist with strong mathematical skills. Specifically, a combination of linear algebra, probability, calculus and applied optimisation techniques. Key Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of work experience or has completed a PhDStrong...

Root Cause Analyst – Gauteng Turffontein

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ASP.Net 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 ASP.Net Developer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing:...

Intermediate Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town Region

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