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...

SaaS, AI to drive public cloud spending above $1trn in 2026

Global spending on public cloud services is forecast to surpass $1-trillion in 2026—growing over 21% - and is expected to double by 2029, according to the latest update of International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Software and Public Cloud Services Spending...

AI is living up to some HR expectations

Forty-five percent of managers say that the use of AI has improved the work of their teams as much as they expected, according to a survey by Gartner. “CHROs are under pressure to ensure effective workforce usage of AI tools, but they have overrelied on empowering...

NASA tests technology that could save commercial aviation big

NASA researchers successfully completed a high-speed taxi test of a scale model of a design that could make future aircraft more efficient by improving how air flows across a wing’s surface, saving fuel and money. On 12 January 2025, the Crossflow Attenuated Natural...

QR code phishing attacks surge

Kaspersky has reported a spike in phishing emails containing malicious QR codes. Detections for these jumped from 46 969 in August 2025 to 249 723 in November 2025 – a more than fivefold growth – as cybercriminals increasingly exploit QR codes, a trend that will...

US-based TikTok open for business

The new TikTok USDS joint venture has been officially established in compliance with the executive order signed by President Trump on 25 September 2025. Investors in the company including the software giant Oracle; Emirati investment firm MGX; and investment firm...

Youth education a security imperative in Africa

With organisations experiencing an average of 2 207 cyber attacks per week according to Check Point’s Threat Intelligence Report, cyber security is a major problem facing enterprises, governments, and seasoned professionals. Today’s digital threats target schools,...

AIoT drives transformation in manufacturing and energy

AIoT, the convergence of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, is enhancing efficiency, security and decision-making at manufacturing, industrial and energy companies worldwide. Key findings from the IDC InfoBrief, How AIoT Is Reshaping Industrial...

ISPA celebrates its 30th birthday at ZANOG@iWeek2026

This year marks ISPA’s 30 year anniversary since a group of competing ISPs united in a move that would ensure fair competition in the South African market. ISPA, its members and supporters have been working to liberalise the South African internet over the past three...

Unverified AI-generated data will push zero-trust data governance

By 2028, 50% of organisations will implement a zero-trust posture for data governance due to the proliferation of unverified AI-generated data, according to Gartner. “Organisations can no longer implicitly trust data or assume it was human generated,” says Wan Fui...

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GEN2 looks to Africa with Project Portfolio Office

South African digital transformation company GEN2 Enterprise Software has officially joined Project Portfolio Office’s PPO Partner Programme. An important part of this collaboration is GEN2’s adoption of PPO, Project Portfolio Office’s flagship cloud-based PPM tool;...

What’s the role of payroll and HR platform in hybrid working?

Remote work (often abbreviated as WFH for work from home) is becoming culturally ingrained, even though there is pushback through return to office (RTO) mandates. A recent poll from the Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that three-quarters of people would turn...

How AI is cultivating the future of farming

AI in agriculture is rapidly shifting from being a distant concept to a practical, transformative tool. But amid all the hype, the real story that has emerged doesn’t focus on the technology itself but on the people using it, writes Arno Hanekom, digital strategist at...

Protecting our youth in a technological age

Given the speed at which the digital economy, technological and AI landscape is developing, young people need to be educated on how to mitigate the associated risks with a combination of cyber insurance and risk management practices. This is an important part of...

Vertiv opens new Academy centre in Frankfurt 

Vertiv has opened its new Vertiv Academy training centre in Frankfurt, Germany. The new facility will enhance technical training, service innovation, and customer engagement across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (the DACH region), developing the next generation of...

How to navigate the new era of executive remuneration

The world of executive remuneration is a battlefield, and the stakes have never been higher, writes Dr Chris Blair, group director of 21st Century. With global trade tensions, geopolitical conflicts, and societal demands for fairness, boards are under pressure to...

Speed tests and the missing Mbps: why can’t you hit the 1Gpbs mark?

Long-time internet users might remember the good old days of dial up internet connections, and the excitement of looking forward to a noticeable difference in experience every time the line speeds were upgraded. By Theo van Zyl, head of wireless at Vox, and Andre...

Wise Move in strategic integration with Gumtree

Local logistics-tech platform Wise Move has partnered with Gumtree to provide seamless, on-platform access to professional moving services for buyers and sellers on one of the country’s most-used classifieds platforms. The integration allows Gumtree users to access...

Proximity is power: local channel presence matters more than ever

When it comes to digital infrastructure, technology may be global but trust is local. Across Africa, where diverse regulatory environments, languages, and business customs shape the operating landscape, one truth holds firm: proximity matters. By Gerhard Fourie,...

Data Analyst at PnP

Role SummaryTo implement, support and co-ordinate the EDI functionality across the business and Suppliers.RequirementsMinimum Requirements:Relevant Diploma / Degree preferred1 - 2 years Finance and Accounting experience1 - 2 years Information Systems experienceSAP...

Intermediate BI Developer (PowerBI / DAX)

Designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions that provide insight into business performance. Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify and clarify their data analysis needs and reporting requirements. Designing and developing the...

Oracle Developer

My client based in Cape Town, Kuilsriver is currently looking for an Oracle Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience 3-year tertiary qualification in ITMinimum of 5 years relevant software development...

Data Analyst at PnP – Gauteng South Kensington

Role SummaryTo implement, support and co-ordinate the EDI functionality across the business and Suppliers.RequirementsMinimum Requirements:Relevant Diploma / Degree preferred1 - 2 years Finance and Accounting experience1 - 2 years Information Systems experienceSAP...

Intermediate BI Developer (PowerBI / DAX) – Gauteng Johannesburg

Designing, developing, and maintaining business intelligence solutions that provide insight into business performance. Collaborating with business stakeholders to identify and clarify their data analysis needs and reporting requirements. Designing and developing the...

Oracle Developer – Western Cape Kuils River

My client based in Cape Town, Kuilsriver is currently looking for an Oracle Developer to join their team on a permanent basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience 3-year tertiary qualification in ITMinimum of 5 years relevant software development...

Senior Software Engineer/ DevOps (Blazor/Razor)

A well-established analytics and technology solutions provider delivering data-driven software products across multiple industries, is currently seeking a Software Engineer / Dev Ops to join their growing development team based in Cape Town.Job Title: Software...

ERP Functional Specialist

To provide functional support within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Solutions Section in the company Financial Services Department, with a strong focus on leading the design, implementation and ongoing support of Supply Chain Management (SCM).JOB...

C# Developer

My client based in Cape Town, Kuilsriver is currently looking for a C# Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Minimum 3+ years' experience in a software development environmentC#.NET 6 or laterMS SQL Server and...

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