Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

There are remedies for .za domain name fraud

Close to 80% of South African households have at least one person who accesses the Internet. And, sooner or later, practically all local Internet users will experience online fraud. The good news, however, is there are specific remedies available for fraud involving...

Mitsumi to distribute Samsung’s mobile products in SA

Kathy Gibson reports – Samsung has appointed Mitsumi as a distributor for its mobile products in South Africa. The two companies have an existing partnership in the rest of Africa and the Middle East, but this is Mitsumi’s first foray into the South African market...

Global IT spend on track to hit $6,37trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,37-trillion in 2026, up 14,2% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Data centre systems and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) are the top growth segments, reflecting accelerating investment in AI...

Anthropic lays out its position on Open Weights

Days after a group of technology leaders got together to urge the artificial industry to at least partially open up its model, Anthropic has laid out its position. Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, Palantir and IBM were among those who signed an open letter to made all AI Open...

What is Open Weights? Is it enough?

The big debate going on in the artificial intelligence (AI) is around Open Weights, and whether AI suppliers should embrace the concept, or make their models more restrictive. But what are Open Weights? Is it equivalent to Open Source AI? And why is the debate...

Rethinking security for the age of AI

Microsoft has launched Project Perception, a new cybersecurity stack for the artificial intelligence (AI) era. Hayete Gallot, executive vice-president of Microsoft Security, unpacks why this is needed, and how Project Perception aims to deliver.   The physics of...

Governance-first approach needed to counter Shadow AI

Organisations should move beyond trying to eliminate Shadow AI and instead focus on governance, visibility and employee education to reduce cyber risk while enabling responsible AI adoption. This is according to experts from the Institute of Information Technology...

CFO research highlights SA’s AI value challenge

South African chief financial officers are being asked to deliver growth, improve productivity and fund business transformation at a time when economic growth is still challenging, operating costs continue to rise and capital remains constrained. While South Africa’s...

Taxpayers urged to be alert to fraud

Tax season is an important period for South Africans to meet their tax obligations, but it is also one of the busiest times of the year for fraudsters seeking to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. As SARS continues to simplify filing through digital services and...

Beware scammers posing as telecoms operators

As the demand for communications and mobile Internet services rises sharply during the northern hemisphere tourist season, Kaspersky’s security experts have uncovered scams that target anyone purchasing mobile connections or SIM cards worldwide. Fraudsters create...

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IoT can deliver advanced and optimised transport systems

Integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) with EVs offers a range of benefits to users, manufacturers and charging station managers – ultimately helping to deliver a greener, more sustainable future. The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is well underway, driven by the...

Using AI to protect data is crucial

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly changing, with hackers increasingly utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to carry out sophisticated attacks on their targets, writes Hemant Harie, group chief technology officer at Data Management Professionals South Africa. To...

When FOBO meets IT talent strategy, professionals must build capability

Over the past year, a new acronym has emerged that captures the mood of many people: FOBO, or the fear of becoming obsolete. Frik van der Westhuizen, CEO of EQPlus As AI evolves, cyber threats grow, and automation reshapes work, many professionals are asking whether...

2026: the year of AI execution for SA businesses

As we start 2026, artificial intelligence in South Africa is entering a new era defined not by experimentation, but by execution. Across the region, the conversation is shifting from “how do we build AI?” to “how do we power, govern, and scale it responsibly?” By Dean...

How to overcome IoT’s security and privacy concerns

There can be little doubt that the Internet of Things (IoT) offers a wide range of benefits to both organisations and consumers – from automation and predictive maintenance in industry, to fitness trackers and smart homes in the consumer space. However, the benefits...

The user experience revolution: What WiFi 7 means for end users

WiFi 7 transforms the network edge and challenges traditional design assumptions. What do those advances mean for everyday users and where does the technology become tangible? By Martin May, business development: Networking at Duxbury For most people, WiFi is judged...

Voice is the new VIP channel for business

In a technology landscape increasingly dominated by automated agents and chatbots, the humble telephone call was predicted to become obsolete. However, as we settle into 2026, South African businesses are finding the opposite to be true. According to Nic Laschinger,...

Be aware of these AI risks before your technical debt is too high

According to research house, McKinsey, while 64% of workforce report using generative AI (GenAI) tools, it is not yet impacting the value at an enterprise level. While a large majority are in experimental stage, often piloting use, this has not translated into value...

Senior IT Business Analyst (CPT) – Western Cape De Waterkant

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong analytical ability & affinity for problem solving is sought to fill the role of a Senior IT Business Analyst wanted by a dynamic Financial Services provider. The role includes system configuration, designing and specifying solutions,...

IT Systems Administrator (Syspro) – Gauteng Johannesburg

You Must Have Syspro ExperienceKey objectives:The key objective of the IT Systems Administrator is to ensure effective administration, maintenance, support, and continuous improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, business systems, and network environment. The...

Senior SQL Developer – Financial Services (CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:WRITE complex SQL reports, setup correspondence templates while analysing & solving business and system problems as the next Senior SQL Developer wanted by a dynamic Financial Services provider. You will also manage the day-to-day Operations on Owls...

Senior Software Developer (Oracle) – CH1253

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic Technology team. This role is a critical part of our software delivery function, where you will design, develop, maintain, and...

Software Developers with Oracle (CH1253)

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in driving innovative software solutions within the Financial Services sector? Our client, a reputable organization committed to excellence and technological advancement, is seeking experienced Software Developers with Oracle...

Software Developers with Oracle (CH1253) – Western Cape De Waterkant

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in driving innovative software solutions within the Financial Services sector? Our client, a reputable organization committed to excellence and technological advancement, is seeking experienced Software Developers with Oracle...

Cyber Security Engineer at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE Apply technical knowledge and expertise in designing, building, implementing and maintaining secure complex systems and architectures to ensure the security and safety of data systems within the FIC in order to support the overall strategic direction and...

Intermediate Software Developer (Oracle) – CH1253

Our client, in the Payments and Lending industry is seeking an experienced and passionate Intermediate Software Developer to join our dynamic Technology team. This role is a critical part of our software delivery function, where you will design, develop, maintain, and...

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