Acer celebrates 50 years, set for the next 50
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – Acer is celebrating its 50th birthday, kicking off its second half-century by embracing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, debuting a new channel programme, and launching a range of new commercial devices....
Channel still front and centre of Acer’s future strategy
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – As it celebrates its 50th birthday, Acer has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel. Cristine Pez, director of commercial marketing and go-to-market at Acer EMEA, explains that the company’s go-to-market is 100% through the...
OpenAI aims to raise $100bn
OpenAI is reported to be in discussions with tech players Microsoft, Amazon and Nvidia, as well as the investor Softbank, to raise another $100-billion. If it’s successful, the company would have a value of at least $750-billion. The ChatGPT developer is currently one...
How long can the gold rally last?
Gold – which has jumped around 15% this year – is on an impressive run, but there are legitimate concerns about whether the momentum can last much longer. The warning from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, comes as the precious metal hits $5 500 this week amid...
Step out for Flip Flop Day 2026
South Africans are encouraged to put their best foot forward for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer as Flip Flop Day 2026 returns on Friday, 20 February 2026. Led by CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Flip Flop Day is a national fundraising and...
Frogfoot expands its KZN footprint with Mitsol acquisition
Frogfoot has expanded its footprint in KwaZulu-Natal with the acquisition of fibre assets that were built and operated by Mitsol. The transition brings another 19 000 homes on to the Frogfoot network. “Mitsol is a meaningful acquisition for us,” says Richard Henn,...
IT distribution revenues hit record $24,3bn
Sales through the IT distribution channel increased 6% year over year to $24,3-billion in Q4 2025, marking the strongest quarter on record for North American distribution, according to the IDC North America Distribution Tracker (NADT), powered by GTDC. The record Q4...
SA is turning to AI for learning, work and opportunity
A new report from Google and Ipsos shows that South African users are not only embracing artificial intelligence (AI), but increasingly using it as a practical tool for learning, work and major life decisions. The study, “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the hands of...
AI platforms lean towards region-specific infrastructure
By 2027, 35% of countries will be locked into region-specific AI platforms using proprietary contextual data, according to Gartner, which also predicts that platform lock-in will rise from 5% to 35% by 2027. “Countries with digital sovereignty goals are increasing...
Financial strategies to help CFOs achieve efficient growth
Amid ongoing economic volatility, and rising cost pressures, chief financial officers (CFOs) should evaluate four financial strategies to drive efficient growth. A Gartner analysis of more than 1 500 companies across the S&P 500, S&P 400, and S&P 600 has...
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HAVAÍC closes $50m African Innovation Fund 3
Cape Town-headquartered Venture Capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC has announced the second close of its $50-million African Innovation Fund 3. Supported by financial services group Sanlam Multi-Manager and with follow-on investments from cornerstone investors Fireball Capital...
Ghana Msibi is new FNB Business CEO
FNB has announced the appointment of Ghana Msibi as the new CEO for FNB Business. Msibi will report to Harry Kellan, CEO of FNB, and will be a member of the FNB Executive Committee. He was previously CEO of WesBank, a role he assumed in 2022, having joined the company...
NTT Data MEA is Snowflake’s first elite partner in SA
NTT Data Middle East and Africa (MEA) has been awarded Elite Partner status by Snowflake, becoming the first organisation in South Africa to achieve this level of recognition. A spokesperson from Snowflake notes: “Elite Partner status is awarded to organisations that...
Community WiFi, MVNO and the rise of hybrid communications providers
SA Connect is the South African government’s national broadband policy and strategy. This framework aims to deliver universal, affordable internet access to all citizens. By Craig Palmer, CEO of VAS-X Launched in 2013, the initiative seeks to connect government...
Smart cities start with signage
When we talk about smart cities, it’s usually the high-tech aspects that get airtime; our minds usually go first to AI-powered cameras and digital dashboards to smart grids and self-regulating traffic systems . In South Africa, however, where daily realities include...
Only consider reviews that show how solutions perform ‘in the trenches’
For growing businesses, making the right software choice is more than tech – it’s strategy. When businesses rely on disconnected financial tools, they face several key risks: data inconsistencies, compliance failures, and a lack of real-time visibility. These issues...
How to navigate Mauritius’s new anti-corruption landscape
Mauritius has embarked on its most ambitious anti-corruption reform in decades. The establishment of the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC), along with new legal liabilities, suggest a paradigm shift. Yet real-world outcomes, measured in verified convictions, assets...
What the SME really needs from FTTB
Reliable connectivity remains essential to business longevity and resilience, writes Carmen Boshoff, fibre to the business (FTTB) product manager at Frogfoot Networks. South African companies want faster and more reliable connectivity. They also want fair competition,...
Retailers urged to prepare for business unusual
As the retail calendar barrels toward Black Friday and the festive season, brands are bracing for what may be the most volatile and unpredictable peak period in recent memory. The economic landscape is volatile, consumer behaviour is shifting, and external pressures,...
Defy gravity and survive disruption
Will your business still be available in 10 years? Many won’t be. By Alex Galbraith, chief technology officer: cloud services at SoftwareOne The pace of change is such that even Moore’s Law is being left behind. Hyperbole or not, Nvidia’s AI hardware supremo Jensen...
SharePoint Specialist at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
Introduction The candidate will be responsible for SharePoint application development and support. Duties & ResponsibilitiesKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:Provide technical and functional SharePoint support to Mintek users.Designing, coding and implementing SharePoint...
Linux Engineer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – Gauteng Johannesburg
Are you a technically strong Linux professional looking to grow your career within a high-performance managed services environment? Our client is seeking a Linux Engineer to join their dynamic technical team, delivering secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure...
Systems Operations Administrator (Somerset West)
ENVIRONMENT:CONFIGURE and manage network infrastructure, manage and automate software installations while managing Microsoft 365 services as the next Systems Operations Administrator wanted by a dynamic provider of comprehensive IT solutions. Applicants will require...
Senior Java Developer – (Sandton – Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:A leading innovation, services, and support partner to retailers, retail banks, and payment service providers across South Africa and key African markets. They are seeking a Senior Java Developer who will develop and maintain market-leading Java-based...
Systems Operations Administrator (Somerset West) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:CONFIGURE and manage network infrastructure, manage and automate software installations while managing Microsoft 365 services as the next Systems Operations Administrator wanted by a dynamic provider of comprehensive IT solutions. Applicants will require...
Senior Java Developer – (Sandton – Hybrid) – Western Cape Kenridge Heights
ENVIRONMENT:A leading innovation, services, and support partner to retailers, retail banks, and payment service providers across South Africa and key African markets. They are seeking a Senior Java Developer who will develop and maintain market-leading Java-based...
Systems Analyst
Job purposeUnderstand the business requirements, and through a structured process, document, validate and translate it into functional specifications that are used by developers to develop a technical solution. Test and validate the functionality of the technical...
Senior Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Ready to build the digital showroom of the future? As a Senior Front-End Developer, you'll be at the heart of a modern retail sales platform that powers how vehicles are configured, sold, contracted and delivered across global markets. Your mission is simple (but...
Systems Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job purposeUnderstand the business requirements, and through a structured process, document, validate and translate it into functional specifications that are used by developers to develop a technical solution. Test and validate the functionality of the technical...
Senior Front End Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
Ready to build the digital showroom of the future? As a Senior Front-End Developer, you'll be at the heart of a modern retail sales platform that powers how vehicles are configured, sold, contracted and delivered across global markets. Your mission is simple (but...
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