They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth

New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....

Cedarberg reveals tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start life

An international team of scientists from South Africa, Canada, France and the UK has uncovered fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. The team, led by Dr Claire Browning, an Honorary...

CEOs take the lead as AI investment gains pace

Corporate AI investment is growing significantly and it’s not about to slow down. Companies are planning to double their spending on the technology in 2026, accounting for about 1,7% of revenues - more than twice the increase for 2025. Meanwhile, CEOs are rolling up...

Geoeconomic risks rise in new age of competition

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2026, published yesterday (14 January), finds geoeconomic confrontation emerges as the top risk for the year, followed by interstate conflict, extreme weather, societal polarisation and misinformation and disinformation....

Intel adds performance for the AI PC age

Intel has launched what it says is its most efficient family of x86 processors ever - the Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors. The company says the new processors deliver exceptional performance, breakthrough x86 power efficiency, a massive leap in graphics...

The digital afterlife … and stolen identities

An astounding 66% of South Africans believe the identities of the deceased are particularly vulnerable to identity theft, according to a new Kaspersky study - Excitement, Superstition and Great Insecurity – How Global Consumers Engage with the Digital World. As for...

EMEA workstation shipments expected to bounce back strongly

Personal workstation shipments to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) declined sharply in 2H22, but the market is expected to rebound solidly by the end of this year as demand reheats, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC’s EMEA Quarterly...

Generative AI could be a game-changer for telcos

The immense popularity of ChatGPT since its launch has brought generative AI tools under the spotlight, prompting many companies in differing industries to aggressively explore their capabilities and use cases – and telcos are no exception, says GlobalData. “There are...

Darknet darkens the doorstep of Google Play

After analysing offers of malicious apps on Google Play that are for sale on the Darknet, Kaspersky experts have discovered that malicious mobile apps and store developer accounts are being sold for up to $20 000. Using Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence,...

New Intel connectivity programme aimed at wireless solution providers

Intel has announced a new Intel Connectivity Analytics programme that helps wireless solution providers generate unique networking and system insights – from network health and security, to quality of service and customer experience – enabling them to deliver enhanced...

Off the grid and into the cloud

With well over 200 days of load shedding in 2022, South African businesses had to put urgent contingency plans in place to protect themselves from the devastating effects of rolling power cuts. And, as this is likely to be the status quo for at least another two...

How to attract and retain software developers

The digital age we now live in has been characterised by a rapid transition from traditional industries to an economy centred on digital advancement and, whether companies realise it or not, most businesses are increasingly relying on tech in one way or another. To...

3D printer shipments sag but revenues rise

In the last quarter of 2022, global 3D printer shipments continued the trend established earlier in the year with volumes flat or falling, according to the latest research from Context. “While industrial unit shipments dipped, system revenues rose again thanks to...

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Fortinet names SADC Regional Partners of the Year

Fortinet has announced the winners of its 2017 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Partners of the Year. The awards recognised the accomplishments of Fortinet's growing partner community in the region. Paul Williams, country manager: southern Africa...

Siemens contributes to African skills

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is having a disruptive effect on economies and the development of digital skills is vital. There is an opportunity, especially in Africa, to embrace new and exponential technologies combined with human talent to accelerate...

BCX achieves ISO 20000-1 ITSM certification

BCX has achieved the coveted ISO 20000-1 IT Service Management certification, becoming only the second South African owned company to achieve this international standard. The ISO 20000-1 certification is the globally recognised international standard for IT service...

New technologies change the business landscape

Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton – New technologies are going well beyond helping businesses to improve or change their processes – they are fundamentally changing the business itself. According to Nigel Moulton, EMEA chief technology officer: converged...

A modern data centre enables transformation

Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton - The structure of the data centre hasn’t really changed a lot over the years, and is still there to service applications. In some respects, however, the platforms today support the cloud where applications are hosted, says Dell...

Disrupt the business with IoT

Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton - Internet of Things (IoT) is not a thing – it’s a concept. This is the word from Benjamin Vernooij, from Dell EMC EMEA, who points out that it is about sensors, data, connections and computation/storage, all of which add up to...

Dell EMC to sponsor the Springboks

Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton - Dell EMC South Africa will sponsor the Springbok rugby team for the next three years. "We want to invest in human potential," says Doug Woolley, GM of Dell EMC South Africa. "We talk about transformation, and discovering the...

Workforce transformation moves away from the traditional

Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton - Although technology is changing at a rapid pace, the traditional PC is still the way work gets done. Chris Buchanan, director: client solutions at Dell EMC, points out that 60% of people now work outside of office hours and...

SA is ready for digitalisation

Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton - Digitalisation is a concept whose time has come - and everyone has the opportunity to reap its benefits. Doug Woolley, GM of Dell EMC South Africa, points out that digital transformation is a journey. "It's about automating...

The four pillars of business transformation

Kathy Gibson at Dell EMC Forum, Sandton - The business transformation journey needs to embrace transformation in four areas: digital; IT; workforce; and security. This is the word from Nigel Moulton, EMEA chief technology officer: converged platforms and solutions...

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist LW

Essential Skills Requirements5 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of IT architectures in Azure Advanced experience in implementing and administering Microsoft Products, especially Active Directory, KMS, and PKI together with common...

QA Test Analyst

Our Client is looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their teamArea/Location: Menlyn Maine, PretoriaRole Overview:Must have experience testing on C# Platforms and willing to work on a Manual Testing platformConduct testing of new and existing software before it goes...

Senior IAM Engineer

The IAM Engineer will provide subject matter expertise and execution of the Organization's Identity Management landscape, including SSO and MFA. Functions will include delivering and operating solutions and integration towards provisioning, federation, authentication...

SAP Human Capital Solutions Architect – Western Cape Cape Town

SAP solution design and/or implementation. Designing complex architecture and ensure successful implementation. Providing guidance on the SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP Business Technology Platform and tools. Integrating SAP ECC HCM, Success Factors and SAP...

Senior Network Engineer – Hirscmann – Limpopo Lephalale

The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and maintaining Hirschmann (MACH4002, MACH100, MS4128-5, MACH104, MS30-2402, MAR1040, MSP40-00200, RS40, RS20, RS30) and related network infrastructure of our clients. The Network Engineer...

Azure Infrastructure and Security Specialist LW – Gauteng Pretoria

Essential Skills Requirements5 years of professional experience in the implementation and support of IT architectures in Azure Advanced experience in implementing and administering Microsoft Products, especially Active Directory, KMS, and PKI together with common...

QA Test Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria

Our Client is looking for a QA Test Analyst to join their teamArea/Location: Menlyn Maine, PretoriaRole Overview:Must have experience testing on C# Platforms and willing to work on a Manual Testing platformConduct testing of new and existing software before it goes...

Senior IAM Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

The IAM Engineer will provide subject matter expertise and execution of the Organization's Identity Management landscape, including SSO and MFA. Functions will include delivering and operating solutions and integration towards provisioning, federation, authentication...

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