Women embrace AI and narrow the workplace gender gap

South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. This is according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026, based on an analysis of 1,5-million jobseeker profiles. Men account for around two...

Businesses win when women gain workplace flexibility

When businesses give women access to professional workspaces closer to home, they gain stronger collaboration, networking and performance in return. This ties into this year’s National Women’s Day theme, “Empower Woman, Empower the Nation”, to life, according to...

AI infrastructure boom shifts from chip race to supply-chain race

AI infrastructure spending has entered a new phase, says GlobalData, with demand outpacing semiconductors, memory, and power capacity despite record earnings across the technology ecosystem. This earnings season reveals that capital investment, geopolitics, and...

As AI adoption grows, more security alerts are ignored

Security operations centres are facing mounting pressure from growing alert volumes, increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks, and persistent staffing constraints. According to Prophet Security's Second Annual State of AI in Security Operations Report, presented...

Here’s how Saffers mapped their world over 20 years

To celebrate 20 years of mapping the world - and South Africa - Google has highlighted a selection of places that sparked conversation and inspired the ‘explorer’ within South Africans.   Foodie finds: The most-reviewed restaurants From burgers to coffee, scenic...

Public sector pay gap puts cybersecurity at risk

A significant pay gap between private sector and UK government cybersecurity roles is jeopardizing national security by hindering the public sector's ability to attract and retain top talent. Naoris Protocol analysis shows pay for key roles in cyber security can be...

SAP’s IT organisation goes digital

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 - SAP tells its customers how they should be transitioning their businesses using SAP technology - and the company makes sure this technology works by running it in-house. "In our vision, every organisation and industry will...

Why moving to S/4 HANA makes sense

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 - The 2027 deadline for users to migrate their legacy SAP systems to SAP S/4 HANA is drawing close - and those customers that haven't begun the journey may be cutting it fine. But apart from the stress of having to migrate for...

Digital technology key to surviving global challenges

Kathy Gibson reports from Saphila 2023 - Global uncertainty and inflation are just two of the challenges that every enterprise in the world has to deal with. In South Africa, these are exacerbated by power and political issues. As enterprises strive for the resilience...

Flexibility and technology change how people work in Africa

A new Ericsson Consumer & IndustryLab report - Future of Work Life - Africa Edition - has examined how employees and employers in Africa navigate the current work environment and their views on the future of work shaped by the pandemic, digitalisation, and the...

Africa tipped to be fastest growing fintech region

Financial technology revenues are projected to grow six-fold from $245-billion to $1,5-trillion by 2030, according to a new report released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and QED Investors. Despite fintechs losing more than half their market value on average in...

Cybercriminals targeting crypto users

Kaspersky has unearthed a phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency users across the globe. The scheme showcases the ever-evolving tactics used by cybercriminals and reflects cryptocurrency's increasing appeal. During the European spring (March to May) of 2023 alone,...

Deloitte Africa launches generative AI practice

Deloitte Africa has launched its generative AI practice for the African market bringing together industry experience, skilled AI engineers, as well as ecosystem and alliance partners to build generative AI solutions aimed at accelerating the pace of business...

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Decision Inc appoints strategic consulting head

Decision Inc as appointed Alistair Maxwell as the business manager of its new strategic consulting division. Maxwell will be instrumental in enhancing the company's reputation in strategic data and information analysis, adding greater strategic value to clients. He...

Digital is changing everything in financial services

People have strong views on the impact of digital technology on their lives, from the excitement of getting a new gadget to the satisfaction of doing in minutes what used to require a trip or a long phone call. Contrary perspectives include the fear of being left...

New GM for sub-Saharan Africa at Hitachi Vantara

Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd, has appointed Alexander Jenewein as GM and MD for sub-Saharan Africa, effective 19 October. In his new role, Jenewein has been tasked with driving the company's transformation to a customer-centric...

Xerox named an IDC MarketScape leader

Xerox has been named as a leader in the first IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Security Solutions and Services Hardcopy 2017 Vendor Assessment report for its commitment to enterprise security and its broad portfolio of print and document security solutions."For the past six...

Duxbury adds to its technology stripes

Duxbury Networking has added Zebra Technology's wireless technology offerings to its portfolio. The move is expected to strengthen Duxbury's emphasis on the enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) market, one of the fastest growing segments in South Africa. "Zebra's offerings...

Pervasive connectivity still a pipe dream in Africa

The African continent is still being marked by a lack of pervasive connectivity. This is largely because of outdated infrastructure such as copper and GSM networks, as well as delayed decisions around the introduction of 3G and 4G technologies. Many African countries...

Innovate to survive digital disruption

We are in the midst of a major technology revolution. Digital now dominates every sector of the economy – it is reshaping industries, disrupting businesses and introducing new operating models. It is also opening up new opportunities to create jobs and boost economic...

Fitbit Ionic launched in SA

Core Group has launched Fitbit's first smartwatch in South Africa. Fitbit Ionic, a cross-platform high-end smartwatch with industry leading battery life, is available immediately from retailers nationwide at a recommended retail price of R5 499.00. Fitbit Ionic is...

Turrito reports SA expansion

Turrito Networks, a network-agnostic connectivity services provider, has secured a diverse array of new customers that span several industries in South Africa since the start of 2017. The company has formed strong partnerships with clients across six major verticals:...

SqwidNet launches IoT Entrepreneurship Programme

SqwidNet, the licensed Sigfox IoT network operator in South Africa, has launched its entrepreneurship programme, (IoT)E - IoT to the power E. The programme is aimed to empower entrepreneurs who would like to develop their skills and knowledge to become established...

Desktop Engineer II – Western Cape Cape Town

Ready to Join the Ranks of Innovators? iOCO Infrastructure Services Awaits.We are looking for a Desktop Engineer II with a knack for solving complex IT issues, ensuring seamless operation of hardware, software, and network systems. Adept at providing top-tier...

Full-Stack Developer

Our Client is looking for a talented Full-Stack Developer to join their team and help build innovative, user-friendly solutions. A Developer skilled in web and mobile technologies responsible for the design, testing, implementation and maintenance of software...

Desktop Support Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE onsite support for daily incident resolution and service requests fulfilment as the next Desktop Support Analyst sought by a reputable Investment Firm. You will use the ISM Tool to complete daily operational tasks, commission and decommission...

Full-Stack Developer – Gauteng Centurion

Our Client is looking for a talented Full-Stack Developer to join their team and help build innovative, user-friendly solutions. A Developer skilled in web and mobile technologies responsible for the design, testing, implementation and maintenance of software...

Desktop Support Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE onsite support for daily incident resolution and service requests fulfilment as the next Desktop Support Analyst sought by a reputable Investment Firm. You will use the ISM Tool to complete daily operational tasks, commission and decommission...

Technical Systems Engineer at Datonomy Solutions

We are looking for a Technical Systems Engineer to join our team based in Cape Town. The purpose of the Technical Systems Engineer is to effectively drive system availability, performing technical support and system administration activities, and providing efficient,...

Data Scientist (Scorecard & Pricing)

Data Scientist (Scorecard & Pricing) | Groundbreaking Firm in Digital BankingLocation: JohannesburgModel: Hybrid (1 day in office - Tuesday)Salary: Level dependent.Are you ready to take your analytics game to the next level?My client is an ambitious, innovative...

Data Scientist (Scorecard & Pricing) – Gauteng Braamfontein

Data Scientist (Scorecard & Pricing) | Groundbreaking Firm in Digital BankingLocation: JohannesburgModel: Hybrid (1 day in office - Tuesday)Salary: Level dependent.Are you ready to take your analytics game to the next level?My client is an ambitious, innovative...

IT Support Specialist

Our client is eagerly seeking Technical Support who is responsible for the design, supply, installation, support and maintenance of the IT Systems within the company as well as for its clients, within South Africa and abroad. The Support Specialist contribute to the...

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