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...

Memory and SSD shortage set to impact SA

The memory and SSD crisis is real – and it’s broader and faster‑moving than many in the IT industry expect. This is the stark warning from Craig Nowitz, CEO of Syntech, who recently returned from the Hong Kong electronics shows and a week of factory visits in China....

Your next smartphone could be powered by a recycled toaster

For the past 20 years, the consumer electronics playbook has been simple: make it smaller, make it faster, and seal it shut. Manufacturers utilised industrial adhesives, proprietary screws, and integrated designs to create sleek devices that were virtually impossible...

Slight uptick forecast for global car sales

Global new light vehicle sales in 2025 are expected to rise 1,7% year-over-year, to 89,6-million units, according to a new forecast by S&P Global Mobility. The global auto sector remains focused on managing production and inventory levels in response to regional...

Six vendors dominate the SASE market

The global secure access service edge (SASE) market reached $2,4-billion in 3Q 2024, according to a report from Dell’Oro Group. The top six SASE vendors - Zscaler, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Broadcom, Fortinet, and Netskope - each with greater than 5% revenue share,...

Load shedding delays 5G deployment

South African telecommunications companies have been given five years to deploy 5G networks across the country, including its rural areas. This will help to reduce the cost of data, enable affordable, high-speed internet access for all, and accelerate the advancement...

BRICS Summit a clarion call for collaborative solutions

As leaders from BRICS nations conclude their annual summit the issue of collaborative technological use has become increasingly important. In a world reliant on digital innovation, these nations have a unique opportunity to harness the transformative power of...

Blue Label warns of earnings drop

Blue Label Telecoms has advised shareholders that basic, headline and core headline earnings per share for the year ended 31 May 2023 will decrease by more than 20% in comparison to the year ended 31 May 2022. Earnings per share will drop by between 72% and 76%;...

SAP GROW accelerates cloud adoption for SMEs

SAP Africa announced the South African launch of GROW with SAP, a new offering to help midsize customers adopt cloud ERP that enables speed, predictability and continuous innovation. GROW with SAP customers get the same best practices powering the world's industry...

Record number of fintechs enter Ecobank Challenge

More than 1 400 fintech startups from 64 countries across Africa and beyond applied for this year's Ecobank Fintech Challenge, with eight of them making the cut to the final where they will compete for the ultimate prize. This is the sixth edition of this...

Marketing leaders shift to genAI

Sixty-three percent of marketing leaders are planning to invest in generative AI in the next 24 months according to a survey from Gartner. Slightly more than half of respondents (56%) see greater reward than risk in generative AI. A Gartner survey of 405 marketing...

SABS warns about self-appointed regulators, watchdogs

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has noticed an increasing trend of some associations and industry bodies trying to derail the credibility of the SABS and creating confusion by publishing misleading information about their authority to regulate or govern...

IBM, VMware collaborate to modernise workloads

Enterprises have embraced hybrid cloud to deliver agility and drive their digital transformation. This requires enterprises to be able to run workloads and applications across more than one environment, and often multiple clouds. Yet at the same time, many...

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AWS launches Amazon Route 53 in SA

Following the recent launch of CloudFront, our global content delivery network (CDN) service, in South Africa, is the launch of Amazon Route 53 in both edge locations, further improving availability and performance for customers and end users in the region. By Michael...

Upskilling professionals crucial for SA’s future

The workplace of the future is ever-changing. With constant developments in technology and how organisations are harnessing new skills, has meant that professionals will need to upskill to keep up with this rapidly changing workplace. According to research this is...

Creating the future with today’s talent

If you break down the definition of Industry 4.0, it holds that there have already been three industrial revolutions. The first was the introduction of industry’s ingredients, such as mechanisation and steam power. The second was the adoption of electricity and the...

Cyber-crime attacks on SMEs on the increase

Cyber-crime is a real and present danger and attacks are becoming increasingly common and more sophisticated, especially among small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs). It is estimated that 32% of South African businesses have experienced cyber-attacks according to the...

Cummins tops for diversity for 12th year

Cummins has been named one of the Top 50 companies for diversity and inclusion for a 12th consecutive year by DiversityInc. Cummins ranked number 12 on the 2018 annual list, which included more than 1 000 participating companies. In addition to making the Top 50 list,...

Embrace cloud, but know the risks

The recent improvements in computer networking technology coupled with highly efficient storage mechanisms have led to the rise of high-speed connectivity and given organisations and individuals the ability to move large amounts of data / information over the internet...

Local Azure data centres will unlock revenue

The imminent launch of Microsoft Azure data centres in South Africa will help dispel many of the fears still holding companies back from deploying the cloud for mission-critical applications, in turn creating a significant market opportunity for local resellers and...

SA needs to prioritise STEM education

South Africa already faces well-known challenges in its education system, felt nowhere more strongly than in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). By Rob Lith, business development manager at Connection Telecom While this is a major...

Machine learning optimises core tray imagery

Members of Micromine's Perth office recently participated in The Newcrest Crowd, a crowdsourcing and partnership platform that challenges innovators around the world to solve specific mining problems through online competitions. The "Get 2 the Core" competition...

The state of cybersecurity in sub-Saharan Africa

Trend Micro held its first Security Trends event last week in Cape Town and Johannesburg, highlighting the importance of cyber security within South Africa, and globally. Digital transformation is gaining speed, with up to 44% of decision makers in organisations in...

Infrastructure Architect at Tipp Focus Group

Job Opportunity: Infrastructure architect ?? Location: Cape Town Qualifications required: Relevant Architecture certification (e.g. TOGAF)Principal: 8+ years' experienceExperience required: Proven experience in Architecture role in large, complex organizations?? To...

Item Coding Analyst at Circana

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...

Software Engineer (Expert) 0757

Software EngineerESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Java Spring boot- Kafka & JMS (MQ)- DevOps (Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines)- Cloud infrastructure (AWS)- SQL (Oracle, Postgres)- Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM)...

Item Coding Analyst at Circana – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world's leading brands and...

Software Engineer (Expert) 0757 – Gauteng Pretoria

Software EngineerESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:- Java Spring boot- Kafka & JMS (MQ)- DevOps (Git, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines)- Cloud infrastructure (AWS)- SQL (Oracle, Postgres)- Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM)...

Information Security Solution Architect at Tipp Focus Group

Job Opportunity: Information Security Solution Architect ?? Location: Cape Town We're looking for skilled Information Security Solution Architects for multiple levels: Senior: 5+ years' experiencePrincipal: 8+ years' experienceQualifications required: Relevant...

Business Analyst

Business Analyst - Online SalesGeorge, Western Cape - Office basedDepartment: InnovationReports to: Head of Digital Marketing & Innovation Our client is not just digital insurance innovators; they're a team that believes in working smarter, together. Their culture...

Data Engineer

Can You Build the Superhighway of Data? We're searching for a Data Engineer to design pipelines that transport information with speed and precision. If ETL, data lakes, and SQL are your playground, apply now and let's drive data excellence together! Data...

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