Acer celebrates 50 years, set for the next 50
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – Acer is celebrating its 50th birthday, kicking off its second half-century by embracing the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, debuting a new channel programme, and launching a range of new commercial devices....
Channel still front and centre of Acer’s future strategy
Kathy Gibson reports from Milan, Italy – As it celebrates its 50th birthday, Acer has reaffirmed its commitment to the channel. Cristine Pez, director of commercial marketing and go-to-market at Acer EMEA, explains that the company’s go-to-market is 100% through the...
AI search will play an outsize role in e-commerce
Digital commerce is undergoing a seismic transformation as generative AI platforms become mainstream discovery tools, according to Euromonitor International. Euromonitor International's Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey 2025 finds that over half of consumers...
Humans will be more cost-effective than GenAI for CX
By 2030, cost per resolution for generative AI (GenAI) will exceed $3, higher than many B2C offshore human agents, according to Gartner. Rising data center costs, a pivot from subsidised growth to profitability for AI vendors, and increasingly complex use cases that...
How to measure data streaming ROI
Organisations measure their return on investment from both operational and business perspectives. This is one finding from a survey of 200 senior IT and data executives at large companies with an annual revenue of $50-million or more. The study, which was commissioned...
Climate stress testing an emerging challenge for banks
As financial institutions worldwide grapple with how to turn climate-related risks into credible stress testing scenarios, new guidance on climate stress testing for banks offers a timely roadmap. Climate Stress Testing Methodologies: Current Practices, Challenges,...
Cloud AI market size to hit $1 728,4bn by 2033
The global cloud AI market size is expected to reach $1 728,4-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 39,3% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The key factors propelling the growth of the market are the demand for intelligent virtual...
Wearables to the fore in health digitalisation
Enhancing the relationship between people's health and wellbeing and the global movement of digitalisation with the use of wearables will allow for a wider understanding of health conditions or the optimization of communication. This is according to IDTechEx's...
European Commission launches Grok investigation
The European Commission has launched a new formal investigation against X under the Digital Services Act (DSA). In parallel, the Commission extended its ongoing investigation launched in December 2023 into X's compliance with its recommender systems risk management...
As gold smashes $5k, speculation about $6k mounts
Gold has soared past $5 000 for the first time, and could hit $6 000 by the end of the year as the current situation stands. This is the prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, who says the metal’s explosive rise signals a profound shift in how global...
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Upgrade your PCs to upgrade security
The latest-gen commercial AI PCs are designed to keep you ahead of cyber adversaries, writes Tony Bartlett, director of data centre compute at Dell Technologies South Africa. Did you know that a cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds? It’s no wonder. The payoff for a...
Virtualisation should be defined by convenience and control
Across South Africa, businesses are rethinking their virtualisation strategies. Rising licensing costs, tightening budgets, and inflexible commercial models are forcing IT leaders to ask a tough question: Are we still getting value from our current virtualisation...
How to fight back when SA becomes a top target for cyber crime
Imagine you waking up to discover that your operations have been frozen, your mailbox is overflowing with ransom demands, and your customer data has been compromised. This is no longer just a hypothetical situation for a growing number of South African companies,...
Internet access is a basic need – not a luxury
Today, access to the internet is as essential as electricity or running water. It’s how people find work, run a business, study, manage their money and stay connected to those they care about. By Francois Viviers, group executive for marketing and communications at...
Why hackers are targeting the underdogs
A series of recent cyberattacks has shaken South Africa's retail sector, revealing vulnerabilities that many businesses - especially SMEs - can no longer afford to ignore. E-commerce retailer OneDayOnly fell victim to a data breach by the hacking group Kill Security...
Intelligent tech powers SA’s transport and logistics
The rise in South Africa’s e-commerce market is not slowing down following its sharp uptake during the Great Pandemic of 2020. What was once seen as nice-to-have is providing to be an increasing central shopping channel for South Africans. Fatima Khota, business unit...
Building a generation of empowered, tech-savvy youth
The youth of 2025 are growing up in a hyperconnected world. Yet many, particularly in South Africa, still lack access to the tools and knowledge that enable them to participate meaningfully in it. By Valencia Risaba, chief corporate affairs officer at Liquid...
More young people see agriculture as a preferred career choice
South African youth are increasingly pursuing agriculture as a preferred career choice – not out of necessity but as a potentially lucrative path to earning a decent living while also contributing to the country’s crucial food production value chain. By Sydney Soundy,...
Huawei South Africa Partners Forum 2025: Joining Hands with Partners for a Digital, Intelligent Future
At its 2025 South Africa Partners Forum, themed Joining Hands with Partners for a Digital, Intelligent Future, Huawei unveiled a major upgrade to its “Partner + Huawei” collaboration framework. The refreshed model is designed to build a stronger, more mutually...
Africa’s pragmatic approach to AI and how data centres are enabling it
As with all things in life, there’s initial fanfare which eventually tapers into a more realistic, even somewhat sobering outlook. It’s human nature after all and unsurprisingly the global conversation around AI has moved from exuberant hype to practical...
Senior Java Developer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to support distributed applications within the banking space. The role focuses on designing resilient, well-orchestrated systems with clear API strategies, while interfacing with regional teams that manage most infrastructure...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1794
Develop and maintain a critical internal web application (Backend and Frontend) used in the vehicle dispatch and distribution / delivery management processes.Cloud, API, Java, Microservice and other Serverless development, deployment, support and maintenance.2nd and...
Senior SQL DBA – Gauteng Johannesburg
Maintain and support SQL Server databases. Implement and manage HA/DR solutions. Monitor and tune database performance. Ensure database security, backup, and recovery.Minimum Requirements:EducationDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. 5-6...
Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator
A South African-based IT company specializing in enterprise-grade data management, database services, and cybersecurity is seeking a Senior DBA to manage enterprise-grade database environments and support mission-critical systems. You will lead high-impact migration,...
Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator – Gauteng Johannesburg
A South African-based IT company specializing in enterprise-grade data management, database services, and cybersecurity is seeking a Senior DBA to manage enterprise-grade database environments and support mission-critical systems. You will lead high-impact migration,...
Principal Software Developer at Mintek
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a principal software developer to Lead the development and architectural design of software systems, contribute to strategic and technical planning, manage and mentor development teams, and ensure alignment...
Principal Software Developer at Mintek – Gauteng Randburg
Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a principal software developer to Lead the development and architectural design of software systems, contribute to strategic and technical planning, manage and mentor development teams, and ensure alignment...
Front End OutSystems Developer (Centurion Hybrid)
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Product team of a dynamic Verification Agency seeking a highly talented Front End OutSystems Developer to help deliver modern, scalable, and high-quality enterprise applications. You will focus on base theme, user experience, UI consistency, and...
Front End OutSystems Developer (Centurion Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:JOIN the Product team of a dynamic Verification Agency seeking a highly talented Front End OutSystems Developer to help deliver modern, scalable, and high-quality enterprise applications. You will focus on base theme, user experience, UI consistency, and...
Principal Security Engineer
Purpose:To lead the design and execution of security architecture across the company's network and enterpriseplatforms. Key Responsibilities:Define cybersecurity standards and controlsLead security engineering for network and cloudOversee penetration testing and...
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