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...

Professional development more vital than ever in age of AI

This year’s International Day of Education (Friday 24 January) spotlights the theme “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”. The day emphasises the transformative power of education in fostering social impact through personalised digital...

SARS embraces AI to boost efficiency

Kathy Gibson reports from the Microsoft AI Tour – Paying tax and submitting returns has become a relatively easy process for most South Africans. This is due largely to the fact that the South African Revenue Services (SARS) is embracing artificial intelligence (AI)...

AMD unveils purpose-built FPGA-based accelerator for trading

AMD has announced the AMD Alveo UL3524 accelerator card, a new fintech accelerator designed for ultra-low latency electronic trading applications. Already deployed by leading trading firms and enabling multiple solution partner offerings, the Alveo UL3524 provides...

Kaspersky seeks students for Secur’IT Cup 2023

Registration is now open for the sixth edition of Kaspersky's international Secur'IT Cup aimed at young cybersecurity researchers keen on tackling the security issues posed by modern technologies. Participants can enter the contest both as teams or as individuals. The...

AI could solve critical challenges, improve our economy

Kathy Gibson reports – The launch of ChatGPT less than one year ago marked a significant milestone in the world – sparking enthusiasm and opening our eyes to the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) can offer. This is the word from Maurice Radebe, head and...

Another record broken as Arctic and Antarctic ice shrink

Arctic sea ice likely reached its annual minimum extent on 19 September 2023, making it the sixth-lowest year in the satellite record, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Meanwhile, Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest...

SA insurance industry shows its resilience

The South African non-life insurance industry was heavily impacted by the Kwa-Zulu Natal floods in April 2022, the July 2021 civil unrest, and a hardened global and local reinsurance market - while life insurers have benefited from the normalisation of mortality...

Salaries, private pensions outperform August 2022

Further boosting July's growth, the average take-home pay tracked in the BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) rose again in August 2023, surpassing the levels reflected last year. The latest data also reflects some good news for the local job market in Q3. "The...

Merc gears up for next-gen platform with Nvidia

Mercedes-Benz is using digital twins for production with help from Nvidia Omniverse - a platform for developing Universal Scene Description (Open USD) applications to design, collaborate, plan, and operate manufacturing and assembly facilities. Mercedes-Benz's new...

Technology falls short for supply chain leaders

The vast majority of the supply chain environment is uncaptured by supply chain decision-makers' current digital models, says Gartner. This incomplete view of the supply chain results in digital trade-off analysis failing to improve decision-makers' outcomes despite...

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Pinnacle adds Huawei POL Hotel Solution

Pinnacle aims to shake up the local hospitality sector with Huawei's POL Hotel solution. Fred Saayman, Pinnacle's Huawei Business Unit Executive notes that smart hotels demand for new services such as 4K HD videos require higher bandwidths plus anywhere, anytime...

Build a first line of defense with Kaspersky Web Traffic Security

In 2017, almost one-in-three1 network users - including corporates - were attacked by web threats. Consequently, it is no surprise that reducing potentially risky online actions of employees remains a challenge for 50% of businesses. To help address this, Kaspersky...

Better city, better life

Cities already account for approximately 70% to 80% of the world's economic growth, and this will only increase as cities continue to grow. In the next 35 years, the population in cities is estimated to expand by an additional 2,5-billion people, almost double the...

Encrypted traffic: making what’s vulnerable more visible

Dealing with encrypted traffic can be complex, costly, and disruptive. The problem escalates immeasurably if you are operating blind to cyber threats, which is basically what businesses are doing without a comprehensive SSL/TLS strategy in place. By Simon McCollough,...

Securing the smart energy revolution in Africa

The potential of the Internet of Things (IOT) to make consumers' lives more convenient is well-documented. By Sherry Zameer, senior vice-president: Internet of Things (IOT) for CISMEA region at Gemalto One area in which it can deliver immediate benefits and...

How SMEs can harness Shadow IT

For many of us, the term 'Shadow IT' instantly evokes images of nasty ghouls lurking suspiciously behind servers and computer screens - waiting for the moment to cause mass cyber destruction. by Brian Timperley, joint-MD of Turrito Networks and Dial a Nerd The true...

Hyland in Content Services Platform magic quadrant

Hyland has been named a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms. Now in its second year, the report is an evolution of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Content Management, which had consecutively named Hyland as a leader for seven...

The growing imperative for data science governance

There have been few days this year in which some aspect of client data protection has not featured in international news. By Dr Mark Nasila, chief analytics officer: consumer banking and chief risk officer at First National Bank The size and potentially devastating...

J2 Software launches Home Secure

J2 Software has announced the launch of J2 Home Secure, aimed at protecting home/personal users from online fraud and cyber threats. John Mc Loughlin, CEO of J2 Software, says there is a growing trend in online fraud targeting consumers which includes: invoice fraud,...

DDoS attacks demand different defence strategies

Despite the fact that firewalls, IPS and load balancers are some of the least effective mitigation measures against distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, they remain at the top of the list of security measures that organisations have said they plan to employ...

Devops Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a software development company specializing in architecture consulting, systems integration services, and bespoke software solutions. Their mission is to make technology an asset for businesses, seamlessly integrating it to provide leverage...

Project Manager

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Management and administration of IT and Business projects with respect to scope, timelines, resourcing and...

Software Developer (JAVA) at EnableSA (Pty) Ltd

· Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, reliable, and scalable software solutions using Java and related technologies.· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, QA engineers, and project managers, to gather requirements and...

L2 Network Engineer (6 month contract)

An L2 Network Engineer is responsible for providing second-level support for network issues, troubleshooting complex network problems and maintaining network infrastructure. Here are some key responsibilities and qualifications for this role:Responsibilities:- Handle...

PHP / Laravel Developer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, 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...

Project Manager – Western Cape Bellville

My client based in Bellville (Northern Suburbs) is currently looking for a Project Manager to join them on a fixed term contract IT / Finance Responsibilities Management and administration of IT and Business projects with respect to scope, timelines, resourcing and...

L2 Network Engineer (6 month contract) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

An L2 Network Engineer is responsible for providing second-level support for network issues, troubleshooting complex network problems and maintaining network infrastructure. Here are some key responsibilities and qualifications for this role:Responsibilities:- Handle...

PHP / Laravel Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is a full-service, integrated ad agency with offices in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, 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...

Intermediate PHP Developer

??Job Opportunity: Intermediate PHP Developer (3-5 Years Experience)?? Are you a PHP aficionado with a knack for creating amazing code? Do you love solving problems, collaborating with a team, and tackling exciting challenges in the world of web development? Then we...

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