Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

A growing “shadow agent” crisis threatens to overwhelm businesses. According to the Veeam Software’ latest research, organisations across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are battling unmanaged AI on two fronts. On the data security front, 70% of organisations...

A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired

As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, says Gartner. “When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realise their greatest mistake was believing...

IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Network to the fore as agentic AI adoption takes off

In the era of agentic AI, the network is becoming the critical foundation for trust, security and the seamless operating models through which people and AI can build the future. However, as organisations move quickly to gain an advantage from AI, a significant gap has...

AI compresses cyberattack timelines, targets ungoverned AI identities

Attackers are operationalising artificial intelligence (AI) to collapse attack workflows from weeks to days, according to the latest Sophos AI Security 2026 Report, which adds that AI’s most immediate impact on cybercrime is speed, as well as a rise in attacks using...

Phishing campaign targets Microsoft authentication

Kaspersky has released a new report detailing a phishing campaign where attackers abuse Microsoft’s authentication mechanism. The campaign spanned from early April to mid-May 2026 and was styled as a notice from a law firm, aimed at stealing victims’ credentials and...

Nvidia Drive Hyperion aims to power a robotaxi-ready world

Nvidia has announced a major expansion of the Nvidia Drive Hyperion robotaxi-ready platform ecosystem, bringing together leading global automakers, manufacturing and autonomous vehicle (AV) software ecosystem partners along with ride-hailing mobility providers to...

1 000x improvement with Microsoft’s new quantum chip

Microsoft today unveiled Majorana 2, its newest topological quantum chip featuring a next-generation materials stack and qubits that are 1 000 times more reliable than their predecessors. With this progress, the team now expects to achieve a scalable quantum computer...

Cyber risk surges to the top of the business agenda

Cyber risk has surged to the top of the business agenda, with 40% of business leaders saying cyber is the top risk they are unprepared for – up from 23% in 2025, according to a new report from BDO. BDO’s Global Risk Landscape 2026 report found that cyber risk had...

AI is reshaping jobs faster than companies can reshape work

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer simply boosting productivity and saving time at work, it is fundamentally reshaping the nature of work, leadership, and employee experience, according to new survey data from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Nearly...

World Cup fans warned about these cyberthreats

With the FIFA World Cup kicking off on 11 June, South African soccer fans - whether travelling to North America or watching from home - are being urged to take their digital safety as seriously as their match-day preparations. This year’s tournament represents the...

Enterprise software shifts from GUI to agent-native architectures

As enterprises deploy autonomous AI agents across software development, cloud operations, automation, and digital infrastructure the limitations of traditional graphical user interfaces (GUI) are becoming clearer, according to GlobalData. Many AI agents still rely on...

Break the silence on fraud 

We are entering a new era of fraud, says Manie van Schalkwyk, CEO of SAFPS, one defined by highly sophisticated, well-organised criminal syndicates that exploit technology and human psychology with alarming precision. These groups operate across borders, using...

Canal+ lists on the JSE

Global media and entertainment company Canal+ has listed on the JSE Main Board. CANAL+ listed on the London Stock Exchange in December 2024 and, using the fast-track framework, today becomes the first ever French company to list on the JSE. It is the only global media...

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The rise of sustainable procurement

South African companies are stepping up as global procurement increasingly pivots toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities. Several firms are already setting the pace for eco-conscious procurement. Shoprite, for example, is rolling out solar...

Trading in milliseconds: the role flash storage plays in finance

In today’s global financial markets, speed is paramount, writes Giorgio Ippoliti, technologist at Sandisk. When transactions are measured in milliseconds, and decisions are made in real-time, the ability to gain access to, and process data as quickly as possible is...

The role of long-term device rentals in the as-a-service era

The as-a-service era is synonymous with flexible subscription plans for everything from software to storage and even workspaces. The logical next step in this journey, says Go Rentals CEO Evan Berger, is extending that same flexibility and cost-efficiency to business...

The hard truth about endpoint security: Attackers are already ahead

Is endpoint security keeping pace with how attackers actually operate today? Barely and only if you are proactive. By Roy Alves, sales director of J2 Software Today’s attackers are not the amateurs of the past. They are stealthy, adaptive and exploiting the very...

Tokenisation of securities a strategic evolution

The convergence of blockchain technology with traditional financial markets is no longer speculative - it is a structural shift redefining how investors access, trade, and interact with listed securities. By Dr Wiehann Olivier, partner and fintech and digital asset...

AI breaks new ground for the retail industry

AI is a foundational technology in the retail sector. Niel Coetzee, technical director at redPanda Software Deployed to enhance personalisation, operational efficiency and optimise workflows and planning, AI solutions are rapidly becoming practical, enterprise-scale...

Your cybersecurity strategy is probably wrong – and how to fix it

Recently, I asked a room full of business leaders who among them would rate their cybersecurity posture as "excellent”. Only one hand went up. When I dropped the ranking to "good," just a few more hands were tentatively raised. By Kudakwashe Charandura, head of...

Super WiFi takes industrial connectivity beyond fibre and LTE limits

In many parts of Africa, industries still face crippling gaps in WiFi connectivity. Vast mining operations, ports, construction projects, and energy facilities often extend far beyond the reach of fibre or LTE networks. They are also too expansive for traditional...

Celonis Data Specialist at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Celonis Data SpecialistTurn messy processes into pure magic. Spot bottlenecks, build dashboards that wow, and become the process hero every business needs. Role OverviewHighly analytical and detail-oriented Celonis Data Analyst to drive process excellence using...

Software Developer II

Our client is seeking an experienced Software Developer II with strong [URL Removed] expertise to join a high-performing development team. This opportunity is ideal for a passionate front-end specialist who enjoys building scalable enterprise applications, mentoring...

Senior SQL Developer & Implementer

Strong SQL skills are essential, including:Writing complex SQL queries and scripts. Developing and maintaining database views. Creating and optimising stored procedures. Developing database triggers. Performing query analysis and optimisation. Developing and executing...

Software Developer II – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking an experienced Software Developer II with strong [URL Removed] expertise to join a high-performing development team. This opportunity is ideal for a passionate front-end specialist who enjoys building scalable enterprise applications, mentoring...

Senior SQL Developer & Implementer – Gauteng Pretoria

Strong SQL skills are essential, including:Writing complex SQL queries and scripts. Developing and maintaining database views. Creating and optimising stored procedures. Developing database triggers. Performing query analysis and optimisation. Developing and executing...

Senior Data Analyst

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Analyst (Business Intelligence focus) for a 3-month contract based in Johannesburg. This is an urgent requirement for a specialist who can step into a global BI environment and deliver high-quality reporting, dashboards, and...

DevOps Engineer – Salesforce

The purpose of a DevOps engineer is to facilitate collaboration between development and operations teams, enabling them to deliver high-quality software more efficiently and reliably. DevOps engineers achieve this by improving collaboration, automating processes,...

Senior Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Analyst (Business Intelligence focus) for a 3-month contract based in Johannesburg. This is an urgent requirement for a specialist who can step into a global BI environment and deliver high-quality reporting, dashboards, and...

DevOps Engineer – Salesforce – Gauteng Braamfontein

The purpose of a DevOps engineer is to facilitate collaboration between development and operations teams, enabling them to deliver high-quality software more efficiently and reliably. DevOps engineers achieve this by improving collaboration, automating processes,...

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