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...

Altron expects substantially higher earnings

Altron has issued a trading statement alerting shareholders to the possibility that its earnings for the year ended 28 February 2025 will be substantially higher than the previous year. The group reports that continuing operations headline earnings per share (HEPS)...

Inability to measure AI impact a major challenge

A significant 30% of chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs) say their top challenge is the inability to measure data, analytics and AI impact on business outcomes, according to a new Gartner survey. The annual Gartner Chief Data & Analytics Officer Agenda...

Consumers expected to spend R7bn more on today’s Black Friday

Retailers are expecting an increase, to the tune of around R7-billion, in consumer spending on Black Friday 2023 compared to last year, according to data from the Bureau of Market Research (BMR). With 15% of sales being online last year, a significant proportion of...

Three ways GenAI can bolster cybersecurity

Human analysts can no longer effectively defend against the increasing speed and complexity of cybersecurity attacks - the amount of data is simply too large to screen manually. Generative AI (GenAI), the most transformative tool of our time, enables a kind of digital...

The next evolution of banking in Africa

Changing consumer expectations, technological advancements, and regulatory reforms have seen digital transformation become an integral part of the modern banking industry and, to discuss how banks in the region need to respond to these rapid and evolving changes,...

General counsel should focus on sourcing and recruiting

Only 38% of company boards of directors have high levels of director quality and positive social dynamics, according to a survey by Gartner, which surveyed 92 general counsel (GC) to provide GC with unique benchmarking information about the corporate governance...

Six ways cybercriminals prey on unwary consumers

While SA consumers are generally alert to common cyber scams such as fake e-commerce sites, there are many other ways cybercriminals could compromise consumers' digital security and financial well-being. This is the warning from committee members of the cybersecurity...

Crypto market to hit $25trn by 2030

The crypto market cap will rise to a staggering $25-trillion by 2030, according to Fininterest.com, which says the recent meltdown didn't signal a defeat - instead, it catalysed a resilient rally. "Everything looks positive for cryptocurrency, the pipeline is up and...

Stay alert this holiday shopping season

Visa has unveiled its Holiday Edition Threats Report which anticipates heightened scam activity during the holiday season across both card-present (CP) and card-not-present (CNP) transactions. The new report identifies popular fraud tactics expected between November...

Africa leads charge in comeback of business travel

Africa leads the way in business travel bounce-back with the highest predicted increase in airline seat capacity for the first quarter of 2024, according to FCM Consulting's latest Global Quarterly Trend Report. Seat capacity in Africa sees a predicted increase of 14%...

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Life in the fast lane for Ducati-Lenovo partnership

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Fujitsu’s PalmSecure deployed in Korean airports

Fujitsu Korea (FKL) and Fujitsu have announced that the Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) has deployed Fujitsu's palm vein authentication system at all 14 domestic airports under its jurisdiction, to ameliorate congestion by identifying boarding passengers with...

Technology integration revolutionises business analytics

The rapid evolution of technology has seen it become integrated into virtually every facet of organisations today. This is changing how business analytics (BA) is conducted especially when it comes to enterprise performance management (EPM). By Stephen Garbett, MD of...

Are background checks worth the added cost?

For some organisations, the act of screening potential hires is not a necessity. Often, the added cost and effort required for pre-screening serve as an understandable deterrent to business owners who would consider skipping the background check process altogether....

Vox unlimited email archiving protects data from disaster

Vox has launched an unlimited email archiving solution to provide organisations with a cost-effective and user-friendly way to protect their email data in the event of a disaster. "It has become far too commonplace for companies to lose email - it is estimated that...

Software AG advances self-service IoT analytics

Software AG has announced the availability of Apama Analytics Builder to radically reduce the time it takes to design, develop, and deploy analytics for Internet of Things applications. Analytics Builder gives engineers and other domain experts working on the IoT Edge...

Backing up the always-on enterprise

The concept of backups is debatable for businesses with a clear vision and strategy. Some executives will tell you that having a plan B means that plan A will never work. Kate Mollett, regional manager for Africa at Veeam There is one type of backup option which is...

Ericsson and Orange launch 4G network in Sierra Leone

Ericsson and Orange have launched a 4G network in Sierra Leone in the nation's capital, Freetown, providing residents with fast and reliable 4G access. Orange will use Ericsson Radio System products and solutions to offer 4G in 60 sites, which is designed for low...

How to find and land the best graduate for your business

Social media is awash with pictures of proud graduates, degree in hand and ready to embark on the next stage in their lives: searching for their first job and building the career of their dreams. Unfortunately, too many of them will soon be confronted with the...

Systems Engineer (Azure/Cloud) on-site (contract) (TB)

The Systems Engineer: Microsoft Cloud Services is responsible for ensuring the stable operation of the IT server infrastructure across the entire organisation in order to maintain high levels of availability and security. The role is responsible for the...

Software Developer II – Gauteng Sandton

Software Developer IISoftware Developer II - 12 Month Contract Key Responsibilities:Realize the detailed design through programming and configuration.Provide guidance and mentoring to other software developers. Desired Skills: Developer Information Technology Software...

Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Century City

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client's organisation and...

IT Project Manager at M&M Consulting – Gauteng Woodmead

MUST BE IN IT INDUSTRYClearly define the project goals, objectives, and scope.Assign roles and responsibilities to the project team membersCreate a detailed project plan with tasks, timelines, and resource allocation.Develop and maintain the project schedule,...

Java Developer at STS

Job title: Java DeveloperLocation: Sandton Purpose:We seek the best - smart, hard-working, self-motivated, committed people with positive attitudes and passion for their work. Our people come from many different backgrounds which adds richness to our talent pool. We...

SharePoint Developer at The University of the Western Cape

SharePoint Developer Information and Communication Services (ICS) The University of the Western Cape's (UWC) Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department play a pivotal role in delivering ICT services that enable and support the University's strategic goals...

Senior UI Designer

Our client is on the hunt for a Senior UI Designer to bring their creative vision to life! If you're passionate about crafting stunning and intuitive user interfaces, thrive on collaboration, and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely, this role is for you. Let...

Java Developer at STS – Gauteng Sandton

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