Enterprises forced to redesign AI projects due to token costs and governance demands
The rules of enterprise AI are changing as rising costs, governance demands, and sovereignty requirements reshape how and where organisations run AI, according to a new report from Cloudera. The company’s The State of Enterprise AI 2026: The New Rules of Scale report...
There are blind spots in SA’s enterprise software supply chains
While autonomous AI agents are rapidly moving into enterprise production - with 99% of surveyed South African businesses already deploying agents in production - a critical gap persists between perceived governance and actual operational visibility, according to a new...
SA can benefit from efficient data centres
South Africa needs energy-efficient data centres to pull inefficient business computing out of local offices and homes and funnel it towards better-optimised environments. That’s according to Adriaan Venter, CEO of Cube ICT Solutions, ahead of tomorrow’s International...
IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027
Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...
How to minimise PHP threats
Attackers may have used the PHP security flaws made public on 21 October before anyone else knew about them, says Tomas Stamulis, chief security officer at cybersecurity specialists Surfshark. Also, on sites that haven’t installed the PHP fix yet, attackers could take...
ESG, infrastructure constraints put AI progress at risk as data centre delays mount
Data centre growth driven by demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is colliding with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and infrastructure constraints, according to GlobalData. Annual data centre power consumption is expected to rise from 590 terawatt-hours...
AMD and Intel collaborate to simplify AI development on x86 systems
AMD and Intel are collaborating to combine their x86 CPU optimisation work for PyTorch in oneDNN, an open-source deep learning library governed by the Unified Acceleration Foundation (UXL) that helps AI workloads run efficiently on CPUs. The collaboration gives...
Nvidia focuses on water and power consumption with DSX platform
Nvidia says that some of Europe’s leading ecosystem partners, including CoreWeave, Firmus, Nscale and Google Cloud, are planning to adopt Nvidia DSX AI Factory Platform to build AI factories that minimise water consumption for cooling and use less power for the same...
Lazarus rises again with new threat campaign
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has revealed its findings on a new cyberespionage campaign attributed to the Lazarus APT group – Operation FlashHole. The campaign has already affected at least three organisations in South Korea across the...
AI phishing puts SMEs in firing line, but many still see no need for cyber cover
Micro enterprises face severe financial exposure to cyber risk due to a dangerous perception gap regarding their actual risk - many small business owners falsely believe they are too insignificant to be targeted. However, the rise of AI-powered phishing tools now...
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How SA is making new call centre jobs stick with AI
Frontline voice work has some of the highest churn of any job globally, but South Africa’s growing pipeline of young, first-time workers don’t need to face that reality the same way – or with the same mental health burdens. By Bruce Von Maltitz, CEO at 1Stream South...
With office vacancies at a six-year low, workplace data matters more
South Africa’s office market is showing encouraging signs of recovery. According to the South African Property Owners Association’s (SAPOA) Q2 2026 Office Vacancy Survey, the national office vacancy rate declined to 12%, its lowest level since early 2020. By Mark...
Cybersecurity perimeter extends beyond the organisation’s walls
South Africa recorded 123 reported occupational-fraud cases in the ACFE’s 2026 Occupational Fraud Report, the highest number recorded in sub-Saharan Africa. That represents 31% of the 397 cases reported across sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria was second with 64 cases and...
SA’s datacentres need to be treated like critical infrastructure
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in the systems running the economy, the buildings housing that intelligence become part of its attack surface – whether or not anyone ever finds them on a map. By Gary Peel, cloud business development manager: southern...
Your supplier has a password. Your business has the problem
Your cyber security is only as strong as the people you've allowed through the door, and some of those people don't work for you. That is the uncomfortable reality of third-party risk. By John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software Modern businesses depend on IT providers,...
Logicalis recognised as Canalys Forum EMEA Partner of the Year
Logicalis has been named Canalys Forum EMEA Partner of the Year. The award recognises its growth and commitment to helping customers address complex technology, security and business challenges through managed services, cyber resilience and sustainable digital...
Why psychological safety matters for workplace mental health
This Mental Health Month, organisations are urged to look beyond traditional wellness initiatives and consider whether employees feel safe enough to speak out when something isn't right. South African employees are under immense pressure. SADAG's Working Life Survey,...
Sony launches Africa in Frame Photo Awards
The Africa in Frame Photo Awards, a new regional photography initiative presented by Sony Middle East and Africa has been announced to celebrate Africa's emerging visual storytellers and give photographers across the continent a dedicated platform to showcase their...
Stop selling me cloud. Start solving my problems
Technology spend needs to move from consumption to accountability, writes Brandon Moodley, chief financial officer at Cloud On Demand. I do not need a utilisation report. Tell me what changed in the business because we spent the money. Too many cloud conversations...
Working for an SME could unlock your career potential
South Africa's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a central role in the economy, accounting for around 91% of formal businesses, 60% of employment and 34% of GDP. Yet many jobseekers overlook the potential this sector offers to advance their careers and find...
Security Engineer (.NET Software Development) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Job DescriptionThe Security Engineer is responsible for ensuring that software solutions are designed, developed, tested, and deployed in accordance with secure development practices and organisational security standards. Working closely with software engineers,...
Security Engineer (.NET Software Development) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job DescriptionThe Security Engineer is responsible for ensuring that software solutions are designed, developed, tested, and deployed in accordance with secure development practices and organisational security standards. Working closely with software engineers,...
Senior Business Analyst – Card Payments at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Senior Business Analyst – Card Payments Role Type: 6-month contract Seasoned BA with deep banking and card payments expertise to deliver complex transformation and migration projects. Covers issuing, acquiring, scheme integrations, and processing platforms. Works...
Senior Business Analyst – Card Payments at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Senior Business Analyst – Card Payments Role Type: 6-month contract Seasoned BA with deep banking and card payments expertise to deliver complex transformation and migration projects. Covers issuing, acquiring, scheme integrations, and processing platforms. Works...
Systems Analyst at QES
System Analyst - Contract - Hybrid We are seeking an experienced System Analyst to join a delivery-focused technology team within a leading financial services organisation.This is a 12-month contract role based in Cape Town, offering an opportunity to work within a...
Systems Analyst at QES – Western Cape Bellville
System Analyst - Contract - Hybrid We are seeking an experienced System Analyst to join a delivery-focused technology team within a leading financial services organisation.This is a 12-month contract role based in Cape Town, offering an opportunity to work within a...
Senior Application Developer
A well-established company is seeking an experienced Senior Application Developer to design, develop, test, implement, and support applications that improve business efficiency and enable strategic business outcomes. The successful candidate will work closely with...
Senior Application Developer – Gauteng Sandton
A well-established company is seeking an experienced Senior Application Developer to design, develop, test, implement, and support applications that improve business efficiency and enable strategic business outcomes. The successful candidate will work closely with...
Sales Operations Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
This is a remote position. Contract | Fully remote | South Africa Make quoting and ordering run better, then hand the work over cleanly. A global Business Services team needs a hands-on Business Analyst to own Opportunity-to-Order improvements across quoting, ordering...
Sales Operations Business Analyst at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
This is a remote position. Contract | Fully remote | South Africa Make quoting and ordering run better, then hand the work over cleanly. A global Business Services team needs a hands-on Business Analyst to own Opportunity-to-Order improvements across quoting, ordering...
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