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...

Microsoft works with IOM on climate-driven displacement 

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Microsoft have teamed up to address climate-induced displacement by harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and data insights. Through innovative pilot projects with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab in the Maldives,...

Meteoric growth ahead for data analytics

The exponential growth of data, driven by IoT, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, is transforming how businesses operate and make decisions. Against this backdrop, the total data analytics market is forecasted to be worth $190-billion in...

Pig butchering scams are using AI tools

Sophos has released new findings on CryptoRom scams, a subset of pig butchering (shā zhū pán) schemes designed to trick users of dating apps into making fake cryptocurrency investments. The latest report is "Sha Zhu Pan Scam Uses AI Chat Tool to Target iPhone and...

WhatsApp voice notes can put your company at risk

Using artificial intelligence tools to clone voices has introduced an entirely novel realm of risk for both companies and individuals. Generative AI (genAI) has become a catalyst for change, introducing new ways of doing business, managing data, gathering insights,...

Ransomware detections decline as volume, impact rise

The latest semiannual Global Threat Landscape Report shows that, in the first half of 2023, FortiGuard Labs observed a decline in organisations detecting ransomware, significant activity among advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, a shift in Miter Att&ck...

US women on track for corporate leadership parity by 2030

S&A new S&P Global research report suggests women could achieve parity with men across senior leadership roles in the US between 2030 and 2037. The report, titled "Breaking Boundaries: Women Poised for Milestone Achievement in Parity Amidst Otherwise Bleak...

Intel adds first vRAN processor with integrated acceleration

Over the last decade, Intel has shown the world that virtualized radio access networks (vRANs) on general purpose processors are competitive in terms of power and performance compared to a traditional network architecture. By Cristina Rodriguez, vice-president and GM...

Challenge aims to unlock blockchain potential

The SA Innovation Summit has launched the Blockchain Innovation Challenge. The challenge spans a five-month period, bringing together five Swiss and five South African startups in the blockchain and impact innovation sectors. It seeks to fuel innovation through joint...

Hackathon puts energy, water solutions in the spotlight

South Africa's energy and water sectors have created a great platform for innovation and the opportunity to develop solutions that will contribute to the future sustainability of these critical sectors. This is why Energy and Water Sector Education and Training...

Sustainathon SA tackles water, sanitation issues

TCS has launched the second edition of TCS Sustainathon South Africa, with partners Geekulcha, UbuhleBakhe Water, and SkillsLAB under the theme "Sustainable Water and Sanitation Management". TCS Sustainathon is a global challenge that aims to inspire the youth to...

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Thyssenkrupp launches advanced water electrolysis

As renewable energy sources continue their global success story, the demand for integrating them into the current South African energy and industry landscape grows Thyssenkrupp now offers a key technology for renewables integration: Industrial scale water electrolysis...

AfricaOnline delivers fast broadband in Namibia

Namibian ISP AfricaOnline has launched a wireless broadband network powered by Radwin's JET 5GHz Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) smart Beamforming solutions. AfricaOnline has complemented its' long-standing WiMAX service with a new carrier-grade JET PtMP service to deliver...

Payroll considerations for small businesses

The challenges that small businesses in South Africa face are unique and often complex. South African Payroll Association (SAPA) executive Arlene Leggat says there are several things that small business owners should keep in mind regarding their payroll system, and...

SME opportunity in changing legal landscape

Small and medium law firms in South Africa have the unique opportunity to harness their agile decision-making and more efficient cost structures to take advantage of realities in the profession such as disaggregation, legal process outsourcing and stratification, in...

Organic growth of cloud to grow

There is still a lot for local businesses to learn about cloud before they see the true benefits, according to Andrew Cruise, MD of vendor-neutral cloud infrastructure provider Routed. Not a 'one-size-fits-all' solution, Cruise says that a cloud strategy is different...

Ruckus launches cloud-ready partner program

Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company, has announced the addition of its new Cloud-Ready Specialisation Program for channel partners. Designed specifically to help Ruckus channel partners expand into new, fast-growing market segments and gain renewable revenue streams,...

Industry 4.0: hype or game changer?

Technology has played a major role in advancing most areas of our everyday lives - but it can also have a significant effect in the world of industry. In fact, if harnessed correctly, the industrial sector is poised to benefit hugely by improving efficiency,...

BuzzBox just changed the PABX game

For any South African business, the idea of setting up or changing a telephonic switchboard system is the stuff of nightmares. Dealing with expensive hardware and hearing things like QSIG and VOIP is not what you'd call exciting. Enter BuzzBox, a web-based telephone...

Taming data drift, preserving data integrity

Many companies are certainly seeing the advantages of capturing, analysing and using new sources of data in their business. By Barry de Waal, chief executive of strategy and sales at 9TH BIT Consulting But the concept of 'big data' is often discussed without properly...

Thomson Reuters, SAP partner on cross-border transactions

Thomson Reuters today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with SAP to simplify converting cross-border transaction prices into a single currency, no matter where or when the transaction happens. The new SAP Cloud Platform-based solution, called SAP...

Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for Data Engineers to join our team based in JHB- onsite.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with SAS, SQL and Azure Cloud Stack, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...

Software Developer (Power Platform) (Durban) – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

ENVIRONMENT:A specialized firm in low-code automation and app development, utilizing Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform, is seeking a Software Developer with a strong foundation in Microsoft Power Platform skills and experience. Based in Kloof, Durban, this...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Sandown

We are looking for a creative Full Stack Developer with extensive experience in developing, deploying, and maintaining solutions, alongside proficiency in a broad range of full stack technologies. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web...

Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Sandton

We are looking for Data Engineers to join our team based in JHB- onsite.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with SAS, SQL and Azure Cloud Stack, and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the...

C# Azure Developer

We are seeking a strong intermediate .Net (C#) Azure Developer to join one of our project teams. The successful person will be responsible for developing, unit-testing and deploying C# Azure Functions under guidance of an Architect (or senior developer). The developer...

Junior IT Support Technician

Job Ad: Junior IT Support Technician (R10,000 - R14,000) We are looking for a personable Junior IT Technician to provide 1st tier IT support, escalating to 2nd and 3rd tiers as needed. The role requires daily client interaction, managing SLA and ad hoc requests,...

Junior Software Developer

The Position:We're looking for a Junior Software Developer to be based permanently in Sandton. The pay range on offer is between R15 000.00 to R20 000.00 CtC Per Month dependent on skills, qualifications and experience. No further Benefits. How to Apply:For your...

Intermediate Front End Developer at NRF National Research Foundation

Postion Summary: The National Research Foundation (NRF) seeks to make an appointment for the position of Intermediate Front End Developer within the Research, Innovation and Impact Support and Advancement (RIISA). The Intermediate Front End Developer builds front end...

C# Azure Developer – Gauteng Gauteng

We are seeking a strong intermediate .Net (C#) Azure Developer to join one of our project teams. The successful person will be responsible for developing, unit-testing and deploying C# Azure Functions under guidance of an Architect (or senior developer). The developer...

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