Technology, geopolitics, environment add to business risk
There has been a sharp rise in risks associated with geopolitical volatility and a broader shift in how organisations perceive and prioritise risk, according to AON’s 2025 edition of its Global Risk Management Survey, which has tracked the most-pressing risks for...
Bitcoin rallies on US government shutdown
Bitcoin will continue its upward price momentum as the US government shutdown grinds on. This is the prediction of Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group, who points out that the cryptocurrency pushed higher as the US Congress failed to secure a deal on funding,...
Public-private action could bridge cyber protection gap
A new whitepaper from Marsh McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group highlights the critical need for greater public sector involvement to strengthen societal resilience in the event a catastrophic cyber event occurs. The whitepaper, “Closing the cyber risk protection...
Massive security threat looms in the quantum era
Kathy Gibson reports – Quantum computing is going to have a massive impact on how we use technology - and on the economy as a whole – but the power it unleashes is also going to make it much, much harder to secure our systems. Riaz Osman, managing partner at IBM...
These are people defining the AI-powered future of work
Research has uncovered five distinct AI personas that employers need to understand as they implement AI and bring workers onboard “The AI Team” - a workplace where humans and AI agents work successfully side-by-side. According to Slack’s new Workforce Lab research,...
Privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline
The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline, according to new research from cybersecurity specialists NordVPN. Based on 31 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally knew best how to create strong passwords...
Tropic Trooper in new strike on Middle East target
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has discovered a new Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign carried out by the Tropic Trooper group. This operation has been targeting a governmental entity in the Middle East for over a year aiming to conduct...
US execs more pessimistic about their economy
For most of the past year, US business executives have listed inflation as their top concern - yet easing inflation hasn’t improved their outlook: only a quarter or so expressed optimism about prospects for the US economy over the next 12 months, down from more than a...
Microsoft launches AI-ready Surface devices
Microsoft has launched its latest version of Copilot+ PC Surface devices, based on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. Optimised for artificial intelligence workloads, thanks to Snapdragons neural processing unit (NPU) hardwired into the system on chip (SoC), the devices...
Writing on the wall for robust digital signage growth
The installed base of connected digital signage displays reached 91,5-million in 2023 and, growing at a CAGR of 10,3%, the installed base of connected displays is expected to reach 149,4-million units in 2028, says Berg Insight. The research group says market growth...
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Bolt raises €100m from Naya Capital to scale services
Bolt has closed an investment round of €100m as it continues to scale all of its product segments from ride-hailing to micromobility and food delivery in Europe and Africa. The investment comes from Naya Capital Management, the global investment manager founded in...
The shift to remote working for start-ups
Remote working has become the norm for companies of all sizes during these trying times. By Ronald Ravel, director: B2B South Africa at dynabook South Africa Over the past few weeks, we've seen a significant rise in remote workers never seen in the business world...
Compliance: What’s key over the next three months?
Although Covid-19 is not the first pandemic the world has faced over the last 100 years, its effects are unique due to increased globalisation and interconnectivity which have altered the way organisations in every country operate. And, unlike before, workers on an...
The network is vital, but keep it simple
Security has become incredibly complex. With thousands of products available, from end-point security, to device security, application security and network security, there is a lot of security to consider. By Gareth James VMware NSX manager for sub-Saharan Africa With...
Don’t let unstructured data leave your business in the dark
Data is being generated at an unprecedented pace, offering new opportunities for analysis and insight - but only if it can be managed effectively. By Johan Scheepers, country head at Commvault South Africa While we may be generating more data than ever, we also...
UX should help shape valuable minimum viable products
User experience (UX) is fast becoming one of the most vital elements an organisation must incorporate into its product development cycle. By Leigh Whiting, experience design lead at Decision Inc One bad customer experience can easily result in lost business. Equally,...
SA lags in attaining the gold standard in healthcare
Various benchmarking and standards frameworks has resulted in the creation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, aimed at achieving specific strategic objectives in the delivery of healthcare. As an adjunct to this, technology plays a major role in enabling...
Next-generation cloud and today’s business paradigm
The term "futureproofing" has been well used since the advent of cloud and recently the buzzword has proven to have real-world resonance. By Niral Patel, MD and technology leader for Oracle South Africa Cloud has been instrumental in enabling work away from office,...
Datacentrix gains Lenovo Authorised Service Partner accreditation
Datacentrix has extended its partnership with hardware technology company, Lenovo, adding the title of Authorised Service Partner (ASP) to its existing Tier 1 Platinum Partner certifications for Lenovo's PC Group (PCG) and Datacentre Group (DCG). The company is now...
Must expatriates pay provisional tax to SARS?
With the first provisional tax payment being due on 31 August 2020, there is some confusion regarding whether expatriates are deemed to be provisional taxpayers by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) or not. Reabetswe Moloi, expatriate tax attorney at Tax...
SAP Solutions Architect – Retail | S/4HANA Migration Expert at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Seeking an experienced SAP Solutions Architect with deep expertise in SAP Retail and a strong track record of leading migrations to S/4HANA. The role is responsible for designing scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that align with business strategy, technology...
Tester/Test Analyst (Automation & Manual) hybrid (contract) 1355 (TB)
Exploratory testing. QA Team coaching. Autonomous and willing to take ownership. Understanding of systems engineering concepts. The ability to analyze a process from start to finish. Modelling techniques and method. Reporting. Defining and implementing test plan on...
SAP Solutions Architect – Retail | S/4HANA Migration Expert at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
Seeking an experienced SAP Solutions Architect with deep expertise in SAP Retail and a strong track record of leading migrations to S/4HANA. The role is responsible for designing scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that align with business strategy, technology...
Tester/Test Analyst (Automation & Manual) hybrid (contract) 1355 (TB) – Gauteng Midrand
Exploratory testing. QA Team coaching. Autonomous and willing to take ownership. Understanding of systems engineering concepts. The ability to analyze a process from start to finish. Modelling techniques and method. Reporting. Defining and implementing test plan on...
SQL Developer
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a...
Senior Java and Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java and Angular Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java back-end development and Angular front-end development, with a strong understanding of full-stack development...
Business Analyst/BA (hybrid) contract (1857) TB
Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog. Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc. Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...
SQL Developer – Western Cape Bellville
My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a SQL Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Experience Business technology degree (BCom, Information Management qualification)Experience in Financial Services is a...
Senior Java and Angular Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java and Angular Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java back-end development and Angular front-end development, with a strong understanding of full-stack development...
Business Analyst/BA (hybrid) contract (1857) TB – Gauteng Midrand
Requirements managements – create, structure, and maintain product backlog. Update and maintenance of product documentation e.g., user manuals, release documentation etc. Engagement with stakeholders to understand business problems and needs and translate those into...
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