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...

Airline passenger demand increases

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10% compared to January 2024. Total capacity, measured in...

SA’s working class is still growing

South Africa’s working class – households earning between R8 000 and R22 000 per month – has expanded significantly despite the country’s ongoing economic struggles. This is according to The Majority Report 2025, published by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT)...

Finance leaders embrace AI

Sixty-eight percent of finance organisations are using AI or plan to use the technology, according to a recent survey of finance leaders by Gartner. A May 2023 survey of 133 finance leaders found that 39% of respondents are using AI/machine learning (ML), and an...

GenAI levels up game characters

To enhance the gaming experience, studios and developers spend tremendous effort creating photorealistic, immersive in-game environments. But non-playable characters (NPCs) often get left behind. Many behave in ways that lack depth and realism, making their...

African smartphone market resilient

Africa's smartphone market has remained resilient in the face of macroeconomic challenges, high inflation, and forex issues, with shipments increasing 12,8% year on year in Q3 2023 to reach 20,1-million units. That's according to the latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile...

Software testers embrace AI

A new "Future of Quality Assurance 2023" study by LambdaTest of 1 615 software testing professionals from 70 different countries has shed new light on software testing practices in 2023, including finding that 78% have already adopted AI. 2023 has seen a number of...

Tourism ends 2023 at 90% of pre-Covid levels

International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), an estimated 975-million tourists travelled internationally between January and September...

Black Friday sales numbers show consumer strain

Although the volume of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales increased over the sales period, data from Ecentric Payment Systems shows that the value of transactions and the timing of purchases made indicates that consumers are carefully shopping around while also...

Party is over for WLAN as revenues dip

Vendors depleted their backlogs of Wireless LAN (WLAN) orders faster than expected, bringing worldwide revenues down 4% year-over-year (Y/Y) in 3Q 2023. Following an unprecedented stretch of revenue expansion, vendors are now reporting flat or declining orders from...

Modest growth for wearables shipments

Worldwide shipments of wearable devices grew 2,6% year over year during the third quarter of 2023 (3Q23) and reached an all-time high for the third quarter of 148,4-million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...

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Granadilla the first SA insurtech to cover gaming

Insurtech company Granadilla has gamers covered. Jonathan Walker, CEO of Granadilla, explains: "Granadilla is customer-centric so we make everything, from signing up to claiming, as easy as possible. Everything we do is simple, digital and available 24/7. Granadilla...

Looking to study this year? Here’s how …

A recent Capitec Bank Twitter survey showed that 21% of respondents name furthering their education as a 2019 goal. However, how do adult learners overcome the obstacles, such as the additional time and money needed to further education? Online courses offer a number...

Transform travel data into tangible actions

Big data is permeating every business sector in the world today. However, nowhere is the impact of data felt more perceptibly than in the travel industry. Business Travel programmes can deliver huge amounts of data at every step of the traveller's journey from details...

Vox streamlines communications with automated SMS

Vox has announced that it will be providing its customers, running Microsoft Dynamics NAV with automated SMS sending functionality. This feature is as a result of a collaboration between Vox and Braintree, the consulting and integration division of Vox. "Having to...

Vodacom uses technology to help fight rhino poaching

According to a recent report released by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA), 508 rhino were poached in South Africa in 2018. In response to this scourge, and in an effort to help combat this challenge, Vodacom and Celcom have thrown their weight behind the...

Westcon-Comstor extends NetApp distribution

Westcon-Comstor has announced its appointment by NetApp as its distributor for Sub-Saharan Africa effective 1 May 2019. Westcon-Comstor has been a distributor in some territories for many years but can now offer NetApp solutions across sub-Saharan Africa, in South...

Cybersecurity skills shortage a global issue

In March, Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana announced that government was developing a long-term vision to address the cybersecurity skills within South Africa. Kekana advised delegates at the CEO Forum for Cybersecurity that government was looking at...

Finding AI’s role in industry

The digitalisation of the value chain as completely as possible has long been at the top of the agenda for the manufacturing industry. By Fadi Kanafani, senior director: Middle East, Africa and Pakistan at NetApp A self-organised and independently learning production...

Open Source and botnets: we’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto

When it comes to the global threat landscape, the second half of 2018 revealed the equivalent of cyberattacks on steroids. The NetScout Threat Intelligence Report 2018 reports that attackers had bulked up existing tactics, rapidly evolving new performance...

Is your TV ready for digital migration?

South Africa is moving from analogue terrestrial television to digital broadcasting in the very near future (while the deadline is meant to be June 2019, government says it will definitely be before July 2020). The reason behind this is that digital transmission...

OSS System Administrator – Remote Remote

Job Overview:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a OSS system Administrator. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth functioning of our organization by handling various administrative...

Level I Support Engineer (10pm to 6am shift)

Remote Support position available for experienced and qualified Level I Support Engineer to assist international clients with hardware, software and networking support (night shift 10pm to 6am, 100 hours per month). Seeking professional individual with a passion for...

Integrations Developer

Experience:3+ years of experience in systems integration and API development. Experience with message queuing and real-time integrations Soft Skills:Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment....

Senior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer

Company: Kapsch SA Location: Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa | CenturionPosition: Senior Kubernetes and Cloud EngineerPosition OverviewAs a Senior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer at Kapsch, you will play a critical role in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable,...

Level I Support Engineer (10pm to 6am shift) – Gauteng Sunninghill

Remote Support position available for experienced and qualified Level I Support Engineer to assist international clients with hardware, software and networking support (night shift 10pm to 6am, 100 hours per month). Seeking professional individual with a passion for...

Integrations Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Experience:3+ years of experience in systems integration and API development. Experience with message queuing and real-time integrations Soft Skills:Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment....

Senior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Midrand

Company: Kapsch SA Location: Kapsch TrafficCom South Africa | CenturionPosition: Senior Kubernetes and Cloud EngineerPosition OverviewAs a Senior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer at Kapsch, you will play a critical role in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable,...

Lead Software Developer (C#.NET) (CH1015)

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry, has an opening for a skilled Lead Software Developer to join their diverse team of C# developers.The Lead Software Developer will form a vital part of the software development team who is responsible for the...

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Our client, a well-respected and successful Consulting house, is looking for an intermediate level Full Stack Developer to join their established team.As an integral member of their Development team, you will be proficient in both front and back-end coding and...

Junior Kubernetes and Cloud Engineer

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