Global security spend to top $300bn in 2026
Global security spending is projected to reach $308-billion in 2026 and $430-billion by 2029, according to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Security Spending Guide. The global security market is forecast to grow 11,8% in...
Three pillars to get value from AI
Only one out of every five data and analytic (D&A) or AI leaders are concerned that uncertain costs will limit AI value, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 353 D&A and AI leaders from November through December 2025 found that this has led to only 44% of...
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...
Nvidia launches open, accelerated weather models and tools
AI weather and climate prediction is more accessible than ever for scientists, startups, developers, enterprises and government agencies worldwide. At the American Meteorological Society’s Annual Meeting, Nvidia this week unveiled a new Nvidia Earth-2 family of open...
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Change management is the real game changer
Digital transformation is accelerating across industries, with one truth becoming clearer – technology alone doesn’t drive success, people do. “Digital transformation is no longer optional, it is a strategic imperative,” says Paul Raath, change management expert at...
Turn behaviour change into behaviour constancy
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New global channel chief for Mimecast
Mimecast has appointed Michael McCollough as senior vice-president of worldwide partners and alliances – a pivotal hire as the company. The company is currently expanding its global partner ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on MSPs. McCollough has held leadership...
Honest Components will source hard-to-find and discontinued components
Honest Components (HCI), a supplier of obsolete and hard-to-find electronic board-level components, has launched a new online database housing over 3 000 legacy and discontinued parts, all searchable via www.honestcomponents.com. “The database is a vital tool for...
Acronis and Metrofile Cloud partner on disaster recovery
Acronis, a global specialist in cyber protection, has named Metrofile Cloud as its premier Disaster Recovery (DR) partner in southern Africa. Metrofile Cloud specialises in mitigating downtime and safeguarding data for its clients during instances such as technical...
IIE implements learning management system
The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), has designed a comprehensive education technology ecosystem with Brightspace from D2L. Brightspace is a learning management system (LMS) that integrates advanced digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Syspro partners with Versori
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ERP is more critical than ever for SA companies
South African companies are transforming their operations with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that streamline processes, boost productivity and unlock real-time insights across the organisation. By Anthony Poltera, value prototyping lead at SAP Africa As...
AI inference yields value for Africa’s businesses
Every second, millions of AI models across the world are processing loan applications, detecting fraudulent transactions, and diagnosing medical conditions generating billions in business value. Yet most organisations are still struggling to bridge the gap between AI...
BFSI industries seize the GenAI opportunity for greater inclusion
South Africa's Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sectors are on the cusp of a transformation, fueled by the nation’s ambitious digital agenda and the burgeoning potential of artificial intelligence (AI). By Langa Dube, country head and executive...
SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) to support global financial planning and reporting solutions within a complex enterprise environment. This role focuses on SAP BW/4HANA data modelling, integration, and analytics to enable...
Test Analyst II – Western Cape Cape Town
Our client is looking for a self-motivated individual to join the Institutional IT team as a test analyst in delivering quality software that will create an exceptional user experience for our end-users.We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join the...
Senior Systems Administrator
Company seeks to appoint a Senior Systems Administrator to perform a role of ensuring high availability, performance, software product evaluation and testing on the computing environment including system configuration, troubleshooting, resource monitoring,...
SAP Functional Consultant (Chief Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking an experienced SAP Functional Consultant (Chief Expert) to support and enhance global Payroll and Benefits solutions within a large, complex enterprise environment. This role focuses on operational payroll execution, functional configuration, and...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1795
Develop and maintain a critical internal web application (Backend and Frontend) used in the vehicle dispatch and distribution/delivery management processes.Cloud, API, Java, Microservice and other Serverless development, deployment, support and maintenance.2nd and 3rd...
Senior Systems Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town
Company seeks to appoint a Senior Systems Administrator to perform a role of ensuring high availability, performance, software product evaluation and testing on the computing environment including system configuration, troubleshooting, resource monitoring,...
SAP Functional Consultant (Chief Expert) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria
We are seeking an experienced SAP Functional Consultant (Chief Expert) to support and enhance global Payroll and Benefits solutions within a large, complex enterprise environment. This role focuses on operational payroll execution, functional configuration, and...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) 1795 – Gauteng Pretoria
Develop and maintain a critical internal web application (Backend and Frontend) used in the vehicle dispatch and distribution/delivery management processes.Cloud, API, Java, Microservice and other Serverless development, deployment, support and maintenance.2nd and 3rd...
Field Technician
Our client who is a leading fuel management solutions service provider is urgently looking to employ an experienced Field Technician at their organizationOur client who is a leading fuel management solutions service provider is urgently looking to employ an...
SAP Functional Consultant (Expert) 0335
Interface Monitoring: IDOC and RFC's processing.Receiving, troubleshooting, resolving and closing Operational and Maintenance tickets within defined SLA's (Service Level Agreements).Create and maintain Solution Guides.Ensure Knowledge Transfer within team.Interaction...
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