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Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic"? A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world​" –...

CEOs are reshaping C-suite roles for the AI era

The accelerating pace of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing CEOs to redesign how C-suite roles are structured to drive greater business impact across the enterprise. In the foreword of a new global study from the IBM Institute for Business Value, IBM...

Net salaries hold steady for now, but uncertainty looms

The PayInc Net Salary Index, which tracks the average nominal net salaries of approximately 2,1-million South African earners, edged higher in March 2026. Remaining above year-ago levels, the data points to a stabilisation in net salaries over the first quarter of...

Technology convergence redefines competitive advantage

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...

Core banking software to hit $21,6bn by 2030

The global core banking software market size is estimated to reach $21,61-billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 10,2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The expansion of the market can be accredited to the upsurge in the embrace of...

Toll road payment technology cuts fraud by 90%

he introduction of a new online toll solution from FNB is reducing fraud related to toll road payment methods. Traditional payment methods on toll roads were inconvenient for motorists and vulnerable to abuse and fraud. Fraudsters were, with little effort, able to...

Data, fintech services key for MTN

MTN has reported that group service revenue grew by 6,9% (13,5% in constant currency after accounting for the impact of the pro forma adjustments) for the year ended 31 December 2023, to R210,1-billin (2022: R196,5-billion). EBITDA (before once-off items) was down by...

Campus switch market declines as backlog normalises

According to a recent report by Dell'Oro Group 4Q 2023 worldwide Campus Switch sales declined by 4% year-over-year (Y/Y), marking the first quarter of decline since 4Q 2020 and signaling the onset of a multi-quarter digestion cycle in the market. Vendor performance...

Justice Department sues Apple

The Justice Department, joined by 16 other state and district attorneys general, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolisation or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The complaint, filed...

E-waste is rising faster than we are recycling

The world's generation of electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling, the UN's fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) reveals. The 62-million tonnes of e-waste generated in 2022 would fill 1,55-million 40-tonne trucks, roughly enough...

Employee pay set to grow faster than inflation

Employee compensation is one of the top areas where chief financial officers are planning to increase budgets, according to a survey by Gartner. In December 2023, Gartner polled 296 CFOs and senior finance leaders to understand how budgets and spending will change in...

Telkom sells off masts and towers

Telkom has entered into an agreement to sell its masts and towers business housed in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Swiftnet, to Towerco Bidco, a new entity to be set up by a black economic empowerment (BEE) consortium. The sale has an enterprise value of R6,75-billion,...

SA operators keep Africa connected despite cable breaks

With only three of the 10 undersea cables that connect South Africa to the world still in operation, it is quite remarkable that the region remains as well connected as it is. This is the view of Edward Lawrence of the Workonline Group, who says: "The cable breaks on...

Social innovation key to addressing inequity

A report by the Schwab Foundation's Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship outlines a series of social innovation solutions for integrating racial and ethnic equity into business practices and unlocking economic growth worldwide. The report, Innovating for...

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Welcome to a new customer experience world

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VMware leads in hyperconverged infrastructure

VMware has been positioned furthest on the completeness of vision axis in Gartner’s’s November 2019 Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure. According to Gartner, a Gartner Magic Quadrant is “a culmination of research in a specific market, giving you a...

How Azure helps Reckitt Benckiser unlock the power of data

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Paratus bridges Africa from East to West

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Multi-million rand investment for GotBot AI

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Why untaken annual leave can cost you

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2020 application trends, opportunities and challenges

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Age Technologies recognised for automation

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Senior Project Manager – Gauteng Houghton Estate

Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. They ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. They coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.Senior...

Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre

Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...

Senior JavaScript Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled JavaScript Developer with expertise in [URL Removed] to join our dynamic development team in the Bryanston area. You will play a key role in building and maintaining modern web applications, ensuring high performance, responsiveness,...

Senior Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects on time, within scope, and within budget? We're looking for a dynamic leader to take charge of critical initiatives and drive excellence from start to finish!...

Business Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria

Job Purpose: To elicit business requirements from business community. Support analysis and design of business processes in accordance with business requirements to support business objectives.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Identify, investigate and analyse problems faced by...

Network Engineer – Hardware and Storage

Network Engineer - Hardware and StorageNetwork Engineer - Hardware and StorageResponsibilities:Network Design and ImplementationDesign and deploy network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.Configure and manage network devices...

Feature Analyst

Feature Analyst - Drive Innovation in Forex and Treasury Are you a seasoned Feature Analyst with a proven track record in the financial services sector, particularly within Forex and Treasury? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can leverage your expertise...

Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Desired Skills: Analytical Change management Stakeholder Management Business Analysis Power BI AI Desired Qualification Level: Degree About The Employer: Learn more/Apply for this position

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