CEOs want to ramp up their AI spending as FOMO kicks on

AI is exceeding most CEOs’ expectations and their optimism is growing. Cisco’s latest study shows that 67% now worry they’re underinvesting in the technology — up from 57% last year — with nearly two thirds (64%) of those surveyed now seeing AI adoption as mandatory...

Women face higher levels of burnout as stress levels climb

South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67 419 Employee...

SA companies are shunning public cloud for AI workloads

South African organisations are shifting AI workloads out of the public cloud faster than their counterparts anywhere else in the world, according to new global research commissioned by Cloudera. The Great AI Re-Architecture Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research...

AI-driven cybercrime moves into operational mainstream

AI, infostealers, vulnerabilities, ransomware, and geopolitical conflict are reshaping organisational risk and compressing the time defenders have to respond, according to Flashpoint’s latest 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report: Midyear Edition. The threat...

Elon Musk talks ‘tech support’ governance at Dubai summit

Wearing a "Tech Support"-printed T-shirt, Elon Musk virtually took to the stage on the final day of the World Governments Summit in a live discussion with Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work...

What the 2025 Budget Speech could deliver

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will deliver the 2025 Budget Speech on Wednesday (19 February 2025). During the Budget Speech, the finance minister indicates the allocation of financial resources to the national government’s priorities outlined by President...

Campus switch market to exceed $100bn

More than $100-billion will be spent on campus switches over the next five years, according to a new report from Dell'Oro Group. Additionally, we have raised our outlook for the 2023 revenue growth while, at the same time, revised our forecast for 2024 to show a...

Altron set to divest of two operations

Altron has issued a trading statement for the six months ended 31 August 2023 warning shareholders of substantial changes in its financial results from the previous corresponding period. Headline earnings per share (HEPS) from continuing operations is estimated to be...

Half of breached organisations unwilling to up security spend

IBM Security's newly-released annual Cost of a Data Breach Report says that the global average cost of a data breach reached $4,45-million in 2023 - an all-time high for the report and a 15% increase over the last three years. Detection and escalation costs jumped 42%...

Business and ethics in the age of AI

Kathy Gibson reports - Artificial intelligence (AI) is the big game-changer in business this year, and enterprises need to ensure they are not left behind in this quickly-changing world. At the same time, vendors and IT resellers need to keep themselves informed and...

CIOs aim for hybrid by design

Kathy Gibson reports - Enterprises the world over recognise the need for a hybrid cloud IT model - but too often these environments end up as a hodge-podge of solutions that don't necessarily address the business's core issues. Sandile Dube, country manager of HPE...

Satellite communication market set to surge

The global satellite communication market size is expected to reach $159,60-billion by 2030 - growing at a CAGR of 9,7% from 2023 to 2030 - according to a new report by Grand View Research. Surge in the demand for satellite broadband services, particularly in remote...

The AI revolution: Which tech companies will profit from it?

Since the announcement of ChatGPT late last year, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the buzzword on everyone's lips. In this Q&A article, members of global investment manager Schroder's public and private equities team - including global sector specialists...

Western Cape’s under-fives carry a double burden of malnutrition

The Western Cape's children under the age of five carry a double burden of malnutrition. While the levels of stunting are lower than in the rest of the country, it is still a concern. Obesity levels in the province represent a "very high public health concern". These...

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PartServe to distribute Samsung printer parts

PartServe has been appointed as the authorised spare parts distributor for Samsung printers in South Africa. This is an extension of an existing agreement with Hewlett Packard prior to its acquisition of Samsung's printing business. Samsung printer spare parts will...

IoT data the conversion to insurtech

Gartner predicts that there will be about 500 smart, connected devices in the average home by 2022. This prediction opens opportunities for a host of digital businesses to capitalise on the Internet of Things (IoT) trend. However, few stand to benefit more than...

Fujitsu, NetApp launch converged infrastructure

Fujitsu and NetApp have launched NFLEX Converged Infrastructure, a new joint solution that is designed to greatly simplify the implementation and operation of virtual environments. Delivered ready to run, NFLEX builds on 20 years of combined expertise to offer a...

Smile, MediaTek launch VoLTE smartphones in Africa

Smile Communications and MediaTek have teamed up to bring the latest VoLTE smartphones to customers in Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This follows validation of the MediaTek 4G VoLTE (Voice over 4G LTE) solution on the Smile...

Employers failing over gender gap

Despite off-centre media focus and issues like race topping the employment equity agenda in business, gender equality continues to gain traction in the market and demands attention. This is according to Nicol Myburgh, head of human resources at CRS Technologies, who...

Rectron adds Microsoft CSP

Rectron has added Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) programme to its portfolio, enabling clients to drive their Microsoft cloud business and grow their profitability. "In a business environment where companies, big and small, are migrating to the cloud, it's...

Predictive analytics and criminal profiling

There is an enormous pool of data, much of it without barriers. The potential to mine data for practical application is now not only possible, but critical as a business driver. Moreover, big data has an important role to play in predictive analysis and its particular...

Breaking barriers, Hangman style

Cell C, in partnership with Blink Pictures, has made broadcast history. Hangman, which debuted on South African television screens in early October, is a different beast from your average unscripted reality show. It's a new interactive show that sets a benchmark in...

New gas monitoring standards in coal mining

A relentless research and development (R&D) regime at Monitech Mining Monitoring Systems, a South African industry leader in mining safety and monitoring solutions, has resulted in an incessant rejuvenation of its Hazardous Area Control System, which has become...

Spammers cash in on Blockchain

While cryptocurrency holders search for new investment opportunities and ways to increase their savings, and enthusiasts look to learn more about the benefits of going cashless, malicious users are also looking for ways to capitalise on the popularity of the...

Knowledge Manager at Ntice Search – KwaZulu-Natal Mount Edgecombe

Our client, South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) a division of the South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent opportunity for a Knowledge Manager, based in Mount Edgecombe.At the South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI), a division...

Senior Software Developer Node.js – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Our client has an opportunity for an innovative and skilled Senior Software Developer-Node.js. The person will work with our high performing teams of technology experts to develop software in an agile environment. As a Senior Software Developer-Node.js specializing in...

PHP Developer

The successful candidate will join an existing team of developers and will focus on the design, development and maintenance of several systems which primarily use PHP and MySQL. Projects currently include the development of a network security monitoring and reporting...

ICT Project Manager

The ICT Project Manager (PM) will implement Information Technology (IT) initiatives that improve cost effectiveness,service quality, and business efficiency in a constantly changing environment. The Project Manager will take lead in the project management of...

Senior Network Engineer

Role: Senior Network EngineerLocation: Centurion - role will be hybrid after the first 4-6 months (depending on how quickly your training on the systems go)Our client is a leading ICT company who are dedicated to providing innovative ICT solutions to their clients....

PHP Developer – Gauteng Woodmead

The successful candidate will join an existing team of developers and will focus on the design, development and maintenance of several systems which primarily use PHP and MySQL. Projects currently include the development of a network security monitoring and reporting...

ICT Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

The ICT Project Manager (PM) will implement Information Technology (IT) initiatives that improve cost effectiveness,service quality, and business efficiency in a constantly changing environment. The Project Manager will take lead in the project management of...

Senior Network Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Role: Senior Network EngineerLocation: Centurion - role will be hybrid after the first 4-6 months (depending on how quickly your training on the systems go)Our client is a leading ICT company who are dedicated to providing innovative ICT solutions to their clients....

Software Developer

Exceptional grasp of the fundamentals of programming paradigms and solution designReact or React-Native development experience is essential, with a preference for React-Native Desired Skills: react Design ux redux restful Jira About The Employer: Minimum Requirements...

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