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,...

Beware the gap between perceived AI readiness and DR capability

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) data protection is seen as a high priority when implementing AI solutions – but a survey of senior IT decision-makers has revealed a gap between perceived readiness and tested, validated disaster recovery capability. This is among the...

As cost pressures mount, consumers shift spend to essentials

South African consumers are adjusting their financial behaviour in response to ongoing cost pressures, with TransUnion's Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing meaningful shifts in how households spend, save and manage credit. While many households remain under...

WLAN market set to surge in 2025

Wireless LAN (WLAN) revenue is expected to grow 11% in 2025 after the 2024 contraction finally comes to an end, according to Dell’Oro Group, with WiFi 7 adoption shooting up and representing over a third of Indoor AP revenues. “The growth of WiFi 7 shipments has been...

These are SA’s best cities for tech jobs

Stellenbosch has been named the country’s up-and-coming technology powerhouse, boasting the highest number of tech jobs per capita. With an average of 36 tech-related jobs per 100 000 people, it has surpassed major cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town as a leading...

SA faces a mental health crisis

October is Mental Health Awareness Month and 10 October is World Mental Health Awareness Day - and it's important for people and organisations to be ble to identify the signs of mental health issues and the importance of seeking help. This is according to Iyanda...

Big growth ahead for global cloud communications

Cloud communications is expected to witness a substantial growth over the next five years, as businesses are switching from legacy PBX solutions to cloud communications and opting for a pay-as-you-go model to optimize expenses and avoiding upfront investments. Against...

Exceptional women under spotlight

Absa and Women in Tech (WiT) hosted the second edition of the Women in Tech Africa Awards on 5 October 2023, at Cape Town's Mount Nelson Hotel, recognising Africans who have made a mark in the technology industry. Award categories included Women in Tech Start-Up,...

TikTok brand is worth $65,7bn in 2023

Over the past six years, TikTok's user base has grown five times to over 1,9-billion. With users, revenue, and downloads rising, TikTok has also become the world's most valuable social media brand. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, TikTok's brand value...

Young scientists bag cash prizes at 2023 Eskom Expo ISF

The 2023 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) has reached a life-altering culmination as some young scientists emerged victorious, winning prestigious bursaries to advance their education, while others claimed substantial cash and other prizes. The fair was...

Standalone 5G network market set to hit $33,4bn

The global standalone 5G network market size is expected to reach $33,42-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 54,3% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research. The increasing demand for standalone (SA) 5G networks in applications...

Virtual wheeling could decentralise power generation

Kathy Gibson reports - Virtual wheeling could go a long way to solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in the power ecosystem - getting electricity from new, green generation projects to the consumer. According to Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, minister or electricity, new...

AI helps to tip the balance in fighting wildfires

California has a new weapon against the wildfires that have annually devastated the state - artificial intelligence (AI) - with a new system powered by Nvidia GPUs to provide timely alerts to first responders across the Golden State every time a blaze ignites. The...

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Discovery scales automation with Red Hat Ansible Tower

Discovery Group, a multinational financial services organisation, has deployed Red Hat Ansible Tower to automate and orchestrate its Amazon Web Services (AWS) Environment. By integrating Red Hat Ansible Tower within its existing Red Hat IT infrastructure, Discovery...

Continue your job search during the holidays

When it comes to searching for employment, many job seekers believe that the holidays are a bad time for this, since most businesses slow or shut down over this period. ManpowerGroup South Africa's MD, Lyndy van Den Barselaar, is of a different opinion. "Besides the...

Agri-business chooses MiX Telematics

MiX Telematics, a provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions, has been chosen as the preferred telematics provider for a leading diversified agri-business in South Africa. Keeping track of their at-risk vehicles at all times is a primary objective for the...

Cloud-based policy administration

The imminent arrival of two Microsoft data centres in South Africa has put renewed focus on the importance of the cloud. But how can insurers benefit from this environment and embrace the opportunities it unlocks? Claudette Steynberg, product manager at SilverBridge...

Troye redefines employee experience with Citrix

Troye has announced that Citrix is enhancing its digital workspace solutions to enable people to work with even greater speed, intelligence and simplicity. Citrix has acquired Sapho, a leading micro app platform which it will use to enhance the guided work...

Etion results reflect business challenges, opportunities

Diversified digital technology group Etion Limited has announced a drop in revenue for the period ending 30 September 2018 due to subdued trading conditions, delays in the delivery of a key rail project to the value of R22-million and a large cyber security project to...

Frogfoot FTTH to connect 14 000 more homes

Vox subsidiary Frogfoot Networks is on track to bring fibre to the home (FTTH) to an additional 14 000 homes in the Southern Peninsula, Western Cape by April 2019. "In 2016 we embarked on an aggressive FTTH expansion programme and we have already passed over 30 000...

Nokia powers 200G optical service for Telecom Egypt

Telecom Egypt has adopted Nokia's Photonic Service Engine (PSE) technology to double backbone capacity on its Delta Region DWDM backbone network. Commercial deployment of the new high-speed service started in June and represents the first 200G long distance, single...

Automated bookkeeping service free for Absa customers

Absa has launched a platform that automates manual bookkeeping as a free, value-added service for all its customers. The solution is a result of a partnership between Absa and technology company, Sage. The solution automates most of the accounting functions that are...

MyBucks and Bibimoney in strategic partnership

Frankfurt-listed fintech MyBucks and UK-based FinTech company Bibimoney Global have announced a joint venture strategically aimed at increasing reach and improving competitiveness in the microloan market through the SIM-skin technology. SIM-skins are hardware...

Senior Python Developer (Remote) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A global leader in neutral NVOCC services, with a presence in over 70 offices worldwide, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in developing RESTful services...

BI Developer (MS Power BI)

We are seeking a BI Developer with expertise in Microsoft Power BI to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions, reports, and dashboards. The role requires a skilled individual passionate about leveraging data to enable data-driven decision-making...

Junior Business Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic management consulting firm specializing in the investment management industry is looking for a driven Junior Business Analyst to join their team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with BCom or BSc degree ideally in Finance or investments,...

BI Developer (MS Power BI) – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

We are seeking a BI Developer with expertise in Microsoft Power BI to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions, reports, and dashboards. The role requires a skilled individual passionate about leveraging data to enable data-driven decision-making...

Junior Business Analyst – Western Cape Bellville

ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic management consulting firm specializing in the investment management industry is looking for a driven Junior Business Analyst to join their team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with BCom or BSc degree ideally in Finance or investments,...

.Net Developer

Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions that...

Senior Developer (Python / R, DevOps) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:This role is for a Senior Developer at a well-established systems consulting company, requiring 6+ years of recent hands-on software development experience and IT support. The position is designed for individuals with a passion for development, strong data...

.Net Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

Are you a seasoned .NET Developer looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a talented and motivated .NET Developer to join our growing team. As the .NET Developer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing high-quality software solutions that...

Data Scientist

We are seeking a talented and analytical Data Scientists to join our dynamic data team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data science methodologies, hands-on experience with data analysis, and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex...

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