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...

SA’s economic recovery remains fragile

After nearly two decades of weak growth, declining investment and rising structural constraints, South Africa faces a narrow window in which decisive reforms could determine whether it escapes long‑term stagnation or remains trapped in low growth. Coface research...

In an era of instability, restructuring promotes resilience

The era of corporate stability is over and this is why the most important C-suite appointment companies can make in 2026 is a full-time and continually proactive chief restructuring officer (CRO) in charge of a CRO office. A new Global CRO Study 2026, authored by the...

Global IT spend set for13,5% growth, to $6,31trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,31-trillion in 2026, up 13,5% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” says John-David Lovelock,...

Cloud a key driving force for TMT deal activity

Amidst the rising mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity in the tech, media, and telecom (TMT) sector, the cloud has emerged as one of the dominant themes. However, persistent inflation, relatively high interest rates, regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical...

Rising demand for crypto in Africa amid stricter compliance

As global regulations tighten and crypto fraud surges by 48%, African crypto platforms must brace for increasing user demand, stricter compliance and rising user expectations. This is according to the State of the Crypto Industry 2025 report from full-cycle...

APT campaign targeting APAC governments uncovered

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a persistent campaign compromising a specific type of secure USB drive used to provide encryption for safe data storage. Dubbed "TetrisPhantom", this espionage effort targets government entities in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC)...

TikTok tops for product discovery in South Africa

As the festive season approaches, South Africans are looking forward to a much-anticipated break from the myriad of problems they face on a daily basis. But for retailers and service providers, it's the busiest time of the year as they prepare for holiday-makers and...

New dawn for UK research as Intel, Dell deploy supercomputer

Dell Technologies, Intel and the University of Cambridge have deployed the co-designed Dawn Phase 1 supercomputer. Dawn kickstarts the recently launched UK AI Research Resource (AIRR), which will explore the viability of associated systems and architectures. Dawn...

AI supercomputer revs up the UK’s economic engine

The UK government has announced it will spend £225-million ($273-million) to build one of the world’s fastest AI supercomputers. Called Isambard-AI, it’s the latest in a series of systems named after legendary 19th century British engineer Isambard Brunel and hosted...

Digitalisation is under the spotlight

In response to the evolving business landscape, companies across diverse industries are actively embracing digitalisation. This proactive trend underscores their commitment to business transformation and capitalising on emerging opportunities. Consequently, there is a...

Enterprise cryptography is in a risky state

Old, outdated cryptographic protocols are widely used by enterprises in finance, healthcare, higher education, retail, and manufacturing. Research by Quantum Xchange underscores how cryptography is largely taken for granted - rarely evaluated or checked - a practice...

How to detect and prevent cyberbullying

There has been in increase in cyberbullying among young people for some years. In the US, it has been reported that nearly half of US teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 had experienced at least one of six cyberbullying behaviours, according to Pew Research. The...

Data management drives compute, storage spending

Structured databases/data management workloads are driving the largest share of enterprise IT infrastructure spending in the first half of 2023 (1H23), according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker:...

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Tips for selecting a business broadband provider

With dozens of providers jostling for your organisation's business connectivity, it can be extremely confusing to settle on one broadband package. By Grant Parker, GM of Seacom Business South Africa Very often price seems like the only distinguishing factor, as...

Canon updates imageRunner Advance platform

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African pay-as-you-go solar technology provider Azuri Technologies and First Bank of Nigeria has announced a unique partnership that will help deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria while bringing affordable, reliable and clean power to millions of Nigerians. Under the...

Integration helps mining companies to digitalise

As mining companies continue to advance their digital transformation strategies, the ability for different systems to integrate and share data with one another has become a critical success factor. Integration has been a key theme for the METS sector in recent times...

A mobile enterprise environment

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Korea ready to partner in Africa

In partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB.org), Korea is ready to step up technology transfers to Africa, officials said in Seoul. Speaking at a meeting on potential technology partnerships between Korea and Africa, representatives of Busan Metropolitan...

Love your job … and live happily ever after

Valentine's Day is not just about flowers and candle-lit dinners. It's an annual opportunity to contemplate the power of love and the promise of happiness when you find the only one for you. By Michelle Moss, director at Signium Africa "The one" doesn't have to be a...

SD-WAN attractive to African organisations

Software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) is gaining increasing traction as enterprises boost their investment into open, flexible cloud solutions. An overlay architecture which works across multiple platforms, SD-WAN provides a networking foundation with easier...

Practical disruption in insurance

While there is much talk about the disruption of insurance through cutting-edge technology that will fundamentally transform the way the industry works, the focus should instead be on how it will improve the customer experience. This is according to Lee Kuyper, COO at...

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ENVIRONMENT:Our partner is a globally acknowledged business consulting firm with expertise in enterprise resource planning, corporate performance management, business intelligence, financial and costing principles, shared services, and employee performance management....

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ENVIRONMENT:Join a leading data-driven organization focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that empower businesses to make strategic, data-informed decisions. They are looking for a skilled Database Developer with in-depth experience in Google Cloud...

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in Cape Town and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and Node.js to join their team....

Database Developer (Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Join a leading data-driven organization focused on delivering innovative technology solutions that empower businesses to make strategic, data-informed decisions. They are looking for a skilled Database Developer with in-depth experience in Google Cloud...

PHP / Laravel Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in Cape Town and they're one of the largest independently owned agencies in South Africa. They're looking for a PHP Developer with experience in PHP, Laravel, and Node.js to join their team....

Business Intelligence Analyst (Onsite 6-month contract to go perm)

ENVIRONMENT:A renowned digital hub in Cape Town is on the lookout for a Business Intelligence Analyst to design and maintain reports and dashboards using Google Looker Studio. The role involves tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and delivering valuable...

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ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a comprehensive digital agency located in Reading, UK, and Stellenbosch, South Africa, is in search of a skilled Software Engineer to become a valuable member of their team. As a problem solver, you will collaborate with both customers and...

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