Enterprise AI hits the wall

Enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten, according to new research from NTT Data. The latest research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for...

Information integrity passes geopolitics as the top risk

Information integrity risk, caused by the proliferation of AI‑enabled decision-making and uncertain AI transparency requirements, gained the top rank of emerging risks for the first quarter of 2026, according to Gartner. The Gartner Quarterly Emerging Risk...

SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

Companies in all sectors want agentic AI workers

Agentic AI is a significant advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) that transcends traditional content generation capabilities. It involves AI systems that can operate autonomously, making decisions and taking actions on behalf of users without requiring...

Digital payments to become a $10trn industry

Over the past five years, more than 1,6-billion people worldwide have embraced digital payments, pushing the total user count in this market to a whopping 4,44-billion - or more than half the world`s population. This massive user base has helped the total transaction...

AI, HPC and quantum technologies synergise to advance innovation

The integration of high-performance computing (HPC) systems with artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, ushering in a new era of innovation, says GlobalData, adding that this fusion is not merely about speed, but about smarter, data-driven...

Banking malware, a stealer and a new ransomware strain uncovered

Three malicious threats capable of stealing data and funds have been identified and analysed in-depth in Kaspersky's latest crimeware report: the GoPIX stealer that targets the PIX payment system, the Lumar multipurpose stealer, and the Rhysida ransomware. As...

Steady growth for trackers in cargo carrying units

Berg Insight, the world's leading IoT market research provider, today released a new market report covering the trailer and cargo container tracking market. The number of active tracking devices deployed for cargo carrying units (ie. trailers, intermodal containers,...

Multi-cloud, AI the burning IT issues of the day

Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - The burning issues for CEOs today are their cloud journey and artificial intelligence (AI). This is the word from Raghu Raghuran, CEO of VMware, who points out that VMware realised a couple of years ago that the cloud journey...

Extending modernisation, manageability to the edge

Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - An often-overlooked but incredibly important area of IT endeavour, the edge, is gaining importance as the place where a lot of compute action is taking place. VMware's concept of the software-defined edge is a distributed...

Building modern services demands a solid foundation

Kathy Gibson reports from VMware Explore - The technology hype today is all around artificial intelligence, data mining and advanced analytics. But what makes all these advances possible is a rock-solid platform foundation. The continued development of VMware Cloud...

Ethical approaches needed for AI in Africa

As artificial intelligence (AI) uptake surges, it is important to consider ethics in AI development and deployment, to avoid risks such as bias, discrimination and exclusion. This is according to speakers in a webinar hosted by the Institute of Information Technology...

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FNB debuts app-based consumer and merchant QR code payments

FNB is expanding its digital payments ecosystem by enabling consumers and sole proprietor businesses to perform and accept QR code payments using the FNB Banking App. Raj Makanjee, FNB Retail CEO, says: "We are rapidly expanding our digital payments ecosystem by...

Why you should upgrade to a modern business system

Upgrading to modern business systems and services is not just a step up. It's a watershed for how companies can run their affairs. By One Channel CEO Bernard Ford Vendors and solution resellers push for new system upgrades. Customers have responded by establishing...

The problem with ageing infrastructure

Outdated IT infrastructure can pose massive problems for businesses. The reality is that many businesses still rely on ageing hardware and outdated software and find it harder to keep up with the swift changes in technology. Another problem with ageing IT...

Huawei launches 5G multi-mode chipset, 5G CPE Pro

Huawei has launched its 5G multi-mode chipset Balong 5000, along with the first commercial 5G device powered by it, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro. Balong 5000 officially unlocks the 5G era. The chipset supports a broad range of 5G products in addition to smartphones,...

First Distribution signs up Crowdstrike

First Distribution has announced a partnership with cloud-delivered endpoint protection provider Crowdstrike. Customers will now have greater access to CrowdStrike's comprehensive range of cyber security solution, including the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, the new...

How to prepare for the AI revolution

Artificial intelligence (AI) promises social and economic change on a par with the industrial revolution. However, this profound change will be squeezed into a single generation, rather than the several generations over which society was able to adapt to the impacts...

EcoStruxure Power 2.0 complies with security standards

Schneider Electric has announced enhancements to EcoStruxure Power. The latest EcoStruxure Power 2.0 architecture is fully certified to ISO energy management standards and compliant to IEC cyber-security standards. New features make low and medium voltage power...

The big questions around mobile transactional platforms

"Why", rather than "how'", will become a key focus for next generation transactional platforms in 2019. This is according to Kobus du Plooy, CEO of transactional platform provider Celbux, who says that, as digital banking solutions proliferate and mobile banking goes...

The growing popularity for a headless CMS

Headless Content Management System (CMS) or decoupled content management is fast gaining popularity. The system enables businesses to engage customers with personalised content via multiple channels at any stage of the customer journey. The architecture promotes...

Retailers, government missing out on new payment trends

Merchants, retailers and the government are missing out on their share of the R14bn local online retail market, partly because they're not cashing in on alternative digital payment technologies, says Adesh Kisten, head of sales at instant EFT payment provider i-Pay....

Software Developer – Full – Stack – Gauteng Randburg

Software Developer – Full - StackOur client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking talented full-stack developers with a passion for building innovative and meaningful software, and a...

Software Developer – Back – End

Our client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking talented back-end developers with a passion for building innovative and meaningful software, and a focus on flexible, scalable,...

Intermediate Java Developer

Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and passionate Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing backend systems with a strong focus on Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies....

Software Developer – Back – End – Gauteng Randburg

Our client, a leading provider of supply chain technology and consulting solutions to emerging markets across the globe is seeking talented back-end developers with a passion for building innovative and meaningful software, and a focus on flexible, scalable,...

Intermediate Java Developer – Western Cape Bellville

Job Description: We are looking for a skilled and passionate Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing backend systems with a strong focus on Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies....

Senior Android Developer

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Android Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering exceptional user experiences. The ideal...

SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at HR Options

Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...

Senior Android Developer – Gauteng Woodmead

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Android Developer to join our team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality mobile applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering exceptional user experiences. The ideal...

SENIOR IT SUPPORT TECHNICIAN at HR Options – Gauteng Pretoria

Your:Formal Education:Relevant degree or diplomaMicrosoft 365 Administrator (MS900 & MS102)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ900) & Azure Administrator (AZ104)A+/ N+/ and Security+ CertificationITIL V3/4Experience:6+ years' technical experienceExperience working...

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