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...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

Increased demand for air cargo in March

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for March 2025 global air cargo markets showing strong growth – but doubt lingers whether this growth was fuelled by the Trump Administration’s tariff announcements, and whether it is sustainable in...

Momentum warns of deepfakes used for investment scams

Financial services company Momentum Group has warned that scammers are increasingly using deepfake content - seemingly personal WhatsApps and pages on social media platforms like Facebook which fraudulently misrepresent association with the company - impersonating the...

Canal+ ups its Mutlichoice shareholding to 42,47%

Canal+ has acquired a further 3 868 391 Multichoice shares, in on/off market transactions. This brings the French media group's shareholding in Multichoice to approximately 42,47% of the issued share. Canal+ has disclosed the acquisitions to to the Takeover Regulation...

Trading statement from Datatec

Datatec has issued a trading statement for the financial year ended 29 February 2024. Westcon International continued to deliver an excellent financial performance during the second half of FY24. Logicalis International also had a strong second half which included...

Last call to enter the Irish Tech Challenge

High-impact South African startups ready to take their solution to the global stage have until 5 May to submit their applications for the prestigious Irish Tech Challenge. The Irish Tech Challenge South Africa is a partnership between the Embassy of Ireland in South...

SA businesses are dangerously unprepared for cyberattacks

A mere 5% of companies in South Africa rank at the 'Mature' level of readiness which is needed to be resilient against modern cybersecurity risks - down by 19% year-on-year. This is one of the alarming findings from Cisco's 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, which...

These are the data and analytics trends for 2024

Gartner identified the top data and analytics (D&A) trends for 2024 that are driving the emergence of a wide range of challenges, including organizational and human issues. "The power of AI, and the increasing importance of GenAI are changing the way people work,...

AI, cybersecurity, cloud key for hiring

The first quarter of 2024 saw an increase in global job postings and a lesser number of companies laying people off. Major players like Cisco Systems, The Goldman Sachs Group, Microsoft, Citigroup, and X were among the companies that announced job cuts. Despite this,...

AI chip market to grow 10x to become a $300bn industry

The artificial intelligence (AI) chip market has experienced impressive growth in recent years, driven by the surging demand for AI-powered technologies across industries. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the global AI chip market is expected to grow ten...

No-code AI platforms to hit $24,42bn

The global no-code AI platform market size is anticipated to reach $24,42-billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30,6% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The no-code AI is an AI landscape category that intends to...

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Best practices in continuous software testing

In the Capgemini and Micro Focus World Quality Report 2019-2020, ecosystems remain a priority. Smart and connected ecosystems that allow for improved testing across business flows and within teams. It has become something of a buzzword over the past year - ecosystems....

Dangote Group, SAP achieve digital transformation in record time

With two of the continent's most ambitious industrial projects underway, Nigeria's Dangote Group has achieved the seemingly-impossible with an SAP-led digital transformation that was completed in record time. "We want our Refinery to be not just the largest single...

Copy-paste not the way to VOD, OTT success in Africa

The African market is significantly different from North American and European markets, so over the top (OTT) and video on demand (VOD) services for the continent cannot simply copy and paste models that have worked in the US and European markets. This is according to...

How to ensure Zoom security and privacy

With social distancing and quarantine measures implemented around the globe, people quickly started searching for effective means of communicating with each other. With its reported ease of use and attractive pricing, Zoom quickly rose in popularity. However, with so...

Finding resources using big data

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and the German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine have collaborated to build an information and forecasting platform for intensive care beds with ventilators that provides an overview of existing...

Argility expands with investment in Neo Retail Solutions

The Argility Technology Group (ATG) has announced a strategic investment in Neo Retail Solutions, a company that specialises in the development; design and build, plus marketing, of automated retail technology solutions. This is the enterprise software solutions...

NEC XON appoints COO

Viven Bhowani has joined NEC XON as chief operating officer to oversee the organisation's transition as it increasingly digitises services, integrates solutions to exponentially multiply business outcomes, and explores growth into broader markets. Bhowani was formerly...

SAPICS postpones industry event

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management, has announced the postponement of the 2020 SAPICS Conference. New dates for the conference, which was scheduled for the end of June, have been secured from 22 to 25 November...

Braintree develops crisis comms app

Braintree, the consulting and integration division of Vox, has co-developed a crisis communication management app, which South African organisations can use to tackle Covid-19 - including keeping track of employees' health status, and their movements to help with...

The importance of data in times of crisis

While the extension of the South African lockdown until the end of April might not have been unexpected, many are concerned about the long-term impact this will have on the country. This extends to more than the economic repercussions but the human component as well....

C# Developer – Gauteng Houghton Estate

C# Developer C# Developer Key Responsibilities:Design and develop high-quality applications using C#, Blazor (both Server and WebAssembly), and .NET MAUIWork with both web-based and cross-platform mobile/desktop applicationsArchitect scalable, maintainable solutions...

Tax Data Analyst

We are looking for a Tax Data Analyst who will be responsible for validating and reconciling data from multiple sources and applying relevant tax knowledge to ensure extensive accuracy thereof. A basic understanding of investments and tax is therefore necessary....

Technical Lead Software Developer

Technical Lead - Team LeadLead a team to tech success!R 850,000 - R 1,254,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading financial services provider in South Africa that prioritizes customer protection and security. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your technical expertise...

IT Technician and Desktop Support

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company looking to expand our IT team. We are dedicated to providing excellent services and support to our employees and clients. Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking environment where your skills will contribute to a...

System Analyst at Reverside

Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a skilled System Analyst...

Tax Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

We are looking for a Tax Data Analyst who will be responsible for validating and reconciling data from multiple sources and applying relevant tax knowledge to ensure extensive accuracy thereof. A basic understanding of investments and tax is therefore necessary....

Technical Lead Software Developer – Western Cape Western Cape

Technical Lead - Team LeadLead a team to tech success!R 850,000 - R 1,254,000 plus benefitsJoin a leading financial services provider in South Africa that prioritizes customer protection and security. This is an ideal opportunity to harness your technical expertise...

IT Technician and Desktop Support – Gauteng Kya Sand

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company looking to expand our IT team. We are dedicated to providing excellent services and support to our employees and clients. Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking environment where your skills will contribute to a...

System Analyst at Reverside – Gauteng Gauteng

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Senior C# Engineer

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