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...

GenAI could transform core functions

NTT Data has introduced new data that shows manufacturing organisations worldwide are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to establish smart factories, spur innovation, improve productivity, build resilience and gain competitive...

Calls for Icasa to stop mobile number abuse

ISPA, South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body (IRB), has again requested the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) to take firm action to prevent the unlawful use of mobile numbers by call centres operating from fixed...

IT distribution revenues continued to decline

IT distributor revenue experienced a year-on-year decline of 5,5% to $17,85-billion in the first quarter of 2024, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) North America Distribution Tracker (NADT). The market continued to rebalance following pandemic...

Fibre network operators proliferate, but confidence drops

Confidence in South Africa's fibre network operators (FNOs) is slipping. This is among the findings from the FNO perception survey released by Internet industry association ISPA. The February 2024 poll measured the views of about 50 Internet service providers (ISPs)...

Ferrari dons blue livery as it announces HP partnership

As HP and Ferrari announce a major new sponsorship, the racing team is set to switch its iconic red livery for blue in the upcoming Miami Grand Prix (3 to 5 May). The colour switch for the Miami meet is a nod to previous North American Grand Prix races when Ferrari...

Workers are keen on GenAI, but more wary in their personal lives

In a mere five days, ChatGPT amassed a million users, solidifying its status as a household name and highlighting a widespread public fascination with artificial intelligence (AI). According to new research by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), consumers' knowledge and...

Debt burden, resource-backed loans hinder Africa’s potential

Africa's immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt resolution and compromise countries' future growth. "I think it's time for us to have debt transparency accountability and make sure that this whole...

Finance professionals divided about the future of finance

A clear divide has opened up between accounting and finance professionals who work as business partners and those who don't. This is among the findings of a new paper from AICPA & CIMA, which have released their 'Re-defining finance for a sustainable world' white...

Deepfake frauds are on the rise

The artificial intelligence (AI) renaissance, which turned artificial intelligence into one of the hottest topics in both the consumer and business sectors, comes with its dark side, as more and more scammers use AI tools for cyberattacks and data breaches....

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The JSE to trade for Solidarity Fund

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is to donate fees derived across all asset classes traded on Wednesday 15 April and Thursday 16 April as part of a brand-new campaign #Trade4Solidarity to the Solidarity Fund. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the Solidarity...

Collaborative security in a converged environment

In industry, technical evolutions are transforming operations and driving innovation. And at the same time, devices, endpoints, and networks across both IT and OT environments are more connected than ever. By Antoine D'Haussy, business development BD director EMEA of...

Mr D Food delivers medicine for MediRite

Mr D Food has teamed up with Checkers to deliver prescriptions and medication to its MediRite pharmacy customers. Customers can place their prescription and medicine orders with their local MediRite pharmacy and request delivery from Mr D Food. To arrange the delivery...

Preparing for a major cyber attack

The threat of a catastrophic cyber-attack is a daily reality for business leaders, as the exponential growth of data and digital-first organisations increases the cyber-attack surface. The channel must be prepared to support customers along their security journeys,...

IoT poised for growth in 2020

SqwidNet ended 2019 on a high note after seeing an increase in network coverage and uptake during the year. According to Andrew Heuvel, chief technology officer at SqwidNet, the company saw several exciting concepts that use the Internet of Things (IoT), proof of...

Supply chain management support relieves Covid-19 challenges

Amid the Covid-19 crisis, supply chain professionals are responsible for maintaining South African supply chains by ensuring the efficient supply and distribution of food, basic goods and medicines, and mitigating the risks posed by the pandemic, the challenges of...

VMware celebrates Virtual Cloud Network milestones

VMware has announced that the number of Virtual Cloud Network customers now exceeds 15 000, including 89 of the Fortune 100 and eight of the top 10 telecommunications companies, and has grown on average 50% each fiscal year since May 2018. VMware's Virtual Cloud...

Ricoh to make 40 000 face shields a day for UK healthcare workers

Ricoh will produce 40 000 face shields every week for the UK's National Health Service (NHS) to help healthcare workers in their attempts to help Covid-19 patients. The face shields, rapidly prototyped using Ricoh 3D printing technology, are designed to be comfortable...

Expect big growth in contactless payments

South Africa can expect significant growth in contactless payments on the back of Covid-19. It is also likely that the public's newfound (and sensible) aversion to contact will spur additional innovation, especially given the uncertainty around second and third waves....

SD-WAN – modernise or paralyse?

Some of the results that you want to achieve with SD-WAN are cost containment, increased capacity, enhanced security and improved user experiences. In addition, corporates also want to put themselves in a position to leverage cloud and other digital platforms. By Hein...

Senior Oracle Developer

Introduction:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Oracle Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Oracle database solutions that support business objectives. This role...

FullStack Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

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Shopper Data Analyst (12 month contract)

Are you a highly analytical and self-motivated individual with a knack for uncovering valuable insights from complex data? Do you have experience in the FMCG industry and the ability to influence business decisions through shopper insights and data-driven strategies?...

Network Engineer I

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a Network Engineer I who will play a vital role in supporting the organization's network infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity, security, and performance to facilitate the...

Intermediate Software Developer (C#.NET)(CH1092)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for Software Developers (Intermediate Level) 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...

Senior Oracle Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Introduction:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Oracle Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Oracle database solutions that support business objectives. This role...

Shopper Data Analyst (12 month contract) – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a highly analytical and self-motivated individual with a knack for uncovering valuable insights from complex data? Do you have experience in the FMCG industry and the ability to influence business decisions through shopper insights and data-driven strategies?...

Network Engineer I – Gauteng Pretoria

iOCO Infrastructure Services Invites You to Explore Possibilities.We are seeking a Network Engineer I who will play a vital role in supporting the organization's network infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity, security, and performance to facilitate the...

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