Interconnected systems at risk of a digital pandemic

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...

European companies to up security spend

According to the Worldwide Security Spending Guide published by International Data Corporation (IDC), European security spending is projected to grow by 11,8% year on year in 2025. Geopolitical developments, the intensification of cybercrime activity, and a tightening...

Hubble helps precisely measure Uranus’s rotation rate

An international team of astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has made new measurements of Uranus' interior rotation rate with a novel technique, achieving a level of accuracy 1 000 times greater than previous estimates. By analysing more than a...

Dell partners with Nvidia to debut enterprise AI stack

Dell Technologies has partnered with Nvidia to launch a full stack of enterprise-level artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The company has strengthened its collaboration with Nvidia to help enterprises adopt AI technologies through the expansion of the Dell...

Three trends set to drive cyberattacks

Following two years of high but stable loss activity, 2023 saw a worrying resurgence in ransomware and extortion losses as the cyberthreat landscape continues to evolve, writes Scott Sayce, global head of Cyber Insurance at Allianz Commercial. Hackers are increasingly...

Top cybersecurity predictions for 2024

Gartner has revealed its top eight cybersecurity predictions for the year, highlighting that generative AI (GenAI) adoption will collapse the cybersecurity skills gap and reduce employee-driven cybersecurity incidents; two-thirds of global 100 organisations will...

The race to build a quantum computer is paved with gold

Quantum computing is pitched as enabling exponentially faster drug discovery, battery chemistry development, multi-variable logistics, vehicle autonomy, accurate asset pricing, and much more. In the last decade, the number of companies actively developing quantum...

Sharp growth curve forecast for edge computing

The global edge computing market is expected to reach $155,9-billion by 2030 - expanding at a 36,9% CAGR from 2024 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Artificial intelligence (AI) integration into the edge environment is projected to drive...

SAP, Nvidia accelerate GenAI adoption across enterprise apps

SAP and Nvidia have announced a partnership expansion focused on accelerating enterprise customers' ability to harness the transformative power of data and generative AI (GenAI) across SAP's portfolio of cloud solutions and applications. The companies are...

Cisco completes Splunk acquisition

Cisco has completed the acquisition of Splunk. “We are thrilled to officially welcome Splunk to Cisco,” says Chuck Robbins, chair and CEO of Cisco. “As one of the world’s largest software companies, we will revolutionize the way our customers leverage data to connect...

Elon Musk’s xAI open sources Grok language model

xAI, the artificial intelligence company headed by Elon Musk, has officially made its Grok language model open source. Last week, Musk announced that he was planning to open-source the product, and yesterday (17 March), this was done. "We are releasing the weights and...

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Tips for avoiding ATM scams this festive season

The festive season is almost upon us, and while many are slowing down in anticipation of the festive break, fraudsters are constantly looking for ways to defraud unsuspecting consumers. Lee-Anne van Zyl, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, says: "During the festive season,...

Simple ways to invest your December bonus

If you are lucky enough to get a December bonus that you haven't already spent on Black Friday specials and you're not deep in debt, you might have some money to save. Where should you invest it? Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode which identifies, partners and...

Axiz is Veritas Service Provider Fulfillment Partner

Axiz has been named a Veritas Service Provider Fulfilment Partner. Veritas' Service Provider Program (VSPP) authorises service providers to incorporate Veritas technology into their service offerings and is designed to allow them to source through a Fulfillment...

Data hub, booking tool aims to boost SA tourism

Travel and tourism data management company Jurni has launched the pilot phase of its tourism booking tool and tourism data hub. The Jurni Booking Tool is expected to level the playing field for tourism players in South Africa by empowering all tourism businesses,...

New skills needed for 4IR

ICT professionals will have to cultivate ethics, professionalism and a range of new skills to thrive in future, says IITPSA's Moira de Roche. Education and professional development will need to focus on new areas such as creativity and entrepreneurship in order to...

SearchInform launches security outsourcing service

SearchInform has launched an information security outsourcing service for companies that face the problem of corporate fraud and data leakage. At the same time, organisations do not have the staff or resources for a one-time purchase of equipment and software for...

Dimension Data launches new security business

Dimension Data has launched its new security business, called Dimension Data Security. Dimension Data Security unites all the security offerings previously managed by the other four Dimension Data brands into one business, as well as incorporating the security...

Mimecast challenges Shadow IT

Mimecast has announced the release of added application visibility and control capabilities to its Mimecast Web Security service. Application Visibility and Control will help Mimecast customers overcome the challenge of Shadow IT by uncovering cloud app usage within...

Troye announces new backup version

Managed IT services provider Troye has announced new backup solutions for Microsoft Cloud Platforms. The new Veeam solutions provide Microsoft users with additional data protection, scalability, and enhanced control of their cloud-based data. Veeam recently unveiled...

Direct automated IoT device-to-cloud solution launches

What is believed to be the world's first fully automated, direct IoT 'Device-to-Cloud' solution to simplify the process of onboarding an IoT device into AWS IoT Core securely, was announced by Eseye. Intelligent Cloud Connect, the new joint solution developed in...

ERP/Database Administrator Systems Specialist

Our client, a well-established and progressive manufacturing company, based in Paarl, seeks to employ a Database Administrator/ERP Systems Specialist, with a solid background in cyber security, ERP system integration, ERP system management and managing service level...

Compliance Data Analyst

Join a dynamic team in the financial services sector, supporting investment management, fund services, wealth management, and retirement fund solutions. We're seeking a Compliance Data Analyst to assist in ensuring portfolios meet regulatory requirements like REG28,...

Java Spring Developer (Advanced) 0751 – Gauteng Pretoria

Java Spring DeveloperESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Java Spring bootCloud infrastructure (AWS)SQL (Oracle, Postgres)Kafka & JMS (MQ)DevOps (Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines)Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) CharterADVANTAGEOUS...

ERP/Database Administrator Systems Specialist – Western Cape Paarl

Our client, a well-established and progressive manufacturing company, based in Paarl, seeks to employ a Database Administrator/ERP Systems Specialist, with a solid background in cyber security, ERP system integration, ERP system management and managing service level...

Compliance Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Join a dynamic team in the financial services sector, supporting investment management, fund services, wealth management, and retirement fund solutions. We're seeking a Compliance Data Analyst to assist in ensuring portfolios meet regulatory requirements like REG28,...

UI/UX designer

Job Title: UI/UX DesignerLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleAt our client, they are committed to delighting our customers. We believe in sweating the small stuff, from backend to frontend engineering, from support to customer gifts. As a UI/UX...

Cisco Security Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cisco Security Specialist to design, implement, and manage robust security solutions across our network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will leverage Cisco's cutting-edge technologies to safeguard our organization...

Senior Java Developer (Multithreading) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Core Java and Multithreading, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software development best practices. Key...

UI/UX designer – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Title: UI/UX DesignerLocation: Remote OR Cape Town OR JohannesburgAbout the RoleAt our client, they are committed to delighting our customers. We believe in sweating the small stuff, from backend to frontend engineering, from support to customer gifts. As a UI/UX...

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