AI automation is having an impact on entry-level hiring

Nearly a quarter (22%) of CHROs report that at least one business leader in their organisation has stopped hiring for entry-level roles due to AI automation, according to Gartner. The 4Q25 Gartner survey of 110 heads of HR also found that 95% of organisations have...

Africa’s young people want jobs, clean government

Africa’s young people are more optimistic about the future of their countries, economies and the continent than at any point since the pandemic - but they are demanding jobs, cleaner government, safer communities, a stronger political voice and a model of democracy...

Even without data centres, Africa faces water bankruptcy

A new United Nations (UN) report says the world has moved past a water crisis into water bankruptcy – and Africa’s utility numbers already show what that looks like.

How technology is changing decision-making in mining

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and particularly AI, is no longer a pipedream in South African mining - technology is already influencing how decisions are made, how risks are managed, and how value is created. It’s a critical period for the local mining...

Check Point to acquire Veriti

AI-fueled attacks and hyperconnected IT environments have made threat exposure one of the most urgent cybersecurity challenges facing enterprises today. In response, Check Point Software Technologies has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Veriti...

Explainable AI market set to hit $21,06bn

The global explainable AI market size is anticipated to reach $21,06-billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 18% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Explainable AI refers to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems that...

CSSi wins gold for green data centre

CSSi's CipherVault, a category 5, generation 2 data centre located in Midrand, has seen its environmental achievements recognised by the Data Centre World Awards. CipherVault, an advanced and highly secure facility constructed inside a biometrically accessible vault,...

SASE market jumps 31%

The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached a significant milestone in 2023, breaking the $8-billion barrier with 31% growth to $8,4-billion. The increasing necessity for secure cloud and remote work solutions largely fueled the robust growth, according to a...

Vodacom, Microsoft join forces to bolster digital skills

In a move designed to reduce the 44% youth unemployment rate, Vodacom South Africa and Microsoft South Africa have joined forces to provide free access to digital training courses on the Mzansi Digital Learning platform. Recognising the digital skills gap in a country...

The reality of cyberbullying in SA

The rise of social media and digital communication channels has facilitated the spread of cyberbullying, with platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Snapchat and gaming chatrooms serving as rife breeding grounds for perpetrators to launch...

.za Awards will celebrate excellence in the namespace

The .ZA Domain Name Authority (.zadna) will launch the .za Awards to recognise outstanding achievements in the South African domain namespace. "The prestigious .za Awards will pay tribute to individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to the...

Deepfakes increase in election run-up

More than 4-billion people worldwide will take part in elections this year, including in the US, UK, Indi, and South Africa. However, the increasing prevalence of disinformation, fuelled by the growing use of deepfakes and generative AI, means that politicians and...

Enterprise WLAN revenues tick up for 2023

The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market saw revenues grow 7,6% year over year in 2023 to $10,8-billion, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wireless LAN Tracker. However, in the fourth...

ChatGPT gets lawyer into hot water

In a judgment of 20 February 2024, by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, a lawyer who had relied on case law generated by ChatGPT dodged a figurative bullet when the court found that, given the circumstances of the case, she should not be slapped with a special...

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Canon adds Rugby World Cup nail stickers

Canon has released nail sticker designs for all twenty teams competing in Rugby World Cup 2019 through its free Nail Sticker Creator for Canon application. Canon designers have created these designs by drawing inspiration from the color schemes of each national team's...

Unifying open source and proprietary software

Data is 'the new oil' in an increasingly digital economy, with the practice and power of data analytics being exalted - rightly so - as one of the most transformative levers a business can pull to gain insights, improve efficiencies, manage and reduce risks, and...

LoudMiner uses virtualisation software to mine cryptocurrency

ESET researchers have discovered an unusual cross-platform cryptocurrency miner called LoudMiner. LoudMiner uses virtualization software - QEMU (short for Quick Emulator) on macOS and VirtualBox on Windows - to mine cryptocurrency on a Tiny Core Linux virtual machine....

Four essential cloud security concepts

Possibly the most important attribute of the cloud is that critical business applications, can be deployed, managed, and distributed faster and easier than by any other method, giving employees and customers real-time access to critical information--wherever they are...

Continue your journey to excellence

Are you wondering if multi-cloud environments can be managed better? Do you believe that, as a medium or small business, emerging technologies are out of reach? Is it possible to put your employees first in these technology-fueled times? By Jason Jenkinson, country...

Transform the customer retail experience

Although the South African retail sphere is currently hindered by a slow economy and weak consumer confidence, technology is presenting opportunities to radically transform the customer experience and boost bottom line sales. Much of the opportunity lies in the...

SureStart buys insurance comparison site CompareGuru

Online insurance distribution leaders, SureStart has announced the acquisition of CompareGuru, an independent insurance comparison platform, from Silvertree Internet Holdings. CompareGuru joined the SureStart stable from 1 June 2019. SureStart enables anyone to buy or...

Fujitsu named VMware Systems Integrator of the Year

Fujitsu has been recognized as VMware UK and Ireland Systems Integrator of the Year, one of VMware's highest accolades. The honour is in recognition of Fujitsu's deployment of the first VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services from a UK cloud and the growing number of...

Unlocking technology for medium-size and start-up companies

Cost and scale are no longer barriers for medium-size businesses to adopt enterprise-grade technologies. Visit the Medium Business stand at the Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg to find out more. Today's medium-sized companies enjoy reinvigorated access to...

Ageing networks can hamper cloud performance

The cloud, IoT and even hyperconverged infrastructure require a robust and solid network to relay the information to and from the datacentre they are connected to. But an old, legacy network can severely hamper this and lead to downtime and sub-standard connections,...

Senior Java Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you an expert in Java looking to make a real impact? We're seeking a Senior Java Developer to drive innovation and build top-tier software solutions. If you have a strong foundation in Java, Spring Boot, and relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, along...

Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...

Senior Frontend Developer

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company seeks the coding expertise of an energetic & dynamic Senior Frontend Developer to join its team. Your role will include the design and development of complex application systems, participating in application architecture...

Senior HubSpot Developer

This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional client-facing skills. The ideal candidate will lead large-scale technical projects, develop advanced integrations, and guide clients through their digital transformation journey,...

Cybersecurity Specialist (CPT Hybrid) – Western Cape Mowbray

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Financial Services Group seeks the technical expertise of a Cybersecurity Specialist with at least 5-10 years' experience in a technical hands-on administrative or engineering role responsible for Cybersecurity toolsets. Your role will include...

Senior Frontend Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company seeks the coding expertise of an energetic & dynamic Senior Frontend Developer to join its team. Your role will include the design and development of complex application systems, participating in application architecture...

Senior HubSpot Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

This role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional client-facing skills. The ideal candidate will lead large-scale technical projects, develop advanced integrations, and guide clients through their digital transformation journey,...

Analyst Developer

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for an Analyst Developer to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Advanced technical solution design, code, test and debug software according to the functional requirements...

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